Bobcats facing quarterback conundrum Nov 4, 2009
Southern Illinois (7-1) remained No. 3 following a 33-0 blanking of lowly Indiana State. No. 4 Villanova (7-1) was idle. (Montana Standard, MT)
Soccer Opens Big 12 Tournament Wednesday Nov 4, 2009
formerly an assistant at Illinois State, and , from Clemson, join the Missouri coaching staff as assistants, while volunteer assistant enters his first season in charge of fitness and conditioning for the team. THREE TIGERS NAMED PRESEASON ALL-BIG 12For the second year in a row, the Preseason All-Big 12 Team featured three Missouri Tigers. (Mutigers.com)
The Clinton Foundation's donors Nov 4, 2009
Mark Kirk --an Illinois moderate -- to run for Senate ... " In this vacuum, movement building has been left to underfunded (but stunningly successful) projects like Firedoglake.com, Democracy for America, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee and local organizations. And that's the lesson: True grass-roots movements that deliver concrete legislative results are not steered by marble-columned institutions, wealthy benefactors or celebrity politicians -- and they are rarely ever run from... (Salon)
Perry Promoted to Associate Head Coach Nov 4, 2009
- Illinois head coach announced the promotion of to the position of associate head coach on Tuesday. Perry is in his eighth year on the Fighting Illini coaching staff and has helped produce 19 All-Americans and six NCAA finalists during his seven years at Illinois ... Perry has been instrumental in the success of Illinois' lightweights and middleweights over the past seven seasons, particularly in the development of three-time All-American and two-time All-American. (Fightingillini.com)
Obama uses money to urge school changes Nov 4, 2009
And before that, charter school restrictions or budget cuts were eased in eight states Louisiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Delaware, Indiana, Ohio, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Duncan had repeatedly warned that such restrictions would hurt a state's chances at the money. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Rankings of all 120 FBS teams Nov 4, 2009
NEXT: Saturday, vs. Illinois ... Northern Illinois (5-3) BUZZ: If NIU can get to eight victories, a bowl bid would be all but assured ... (2-6) BUZZ: Illinois played well in pounding Michigan on Saturday, showing that a lack of talent isn't necessarily the main reason the Illini are 2-6. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
MAIN STORY Sarah Barth & Karleigh DeLong Garner OVC Weekly Honors Nov 3, 2009
The Redhawks hit the courts on the road tomorrow as they travel to Edwardsville, Illinois to take on the Cougars at 7:00 p.m. The Redhawks return home this weekend for their final homestand of the season. . (Gosoutheast.com)
Ridley Inc. Reports Financial Results for Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Nov 3, 2009
Construction work began this summer on a major expansion of manufacturing and warehouse space at RFI's vitamin-mineral premix facility in Mendota, Illinois ... The Ridley Feed Ingredients (RFI) segment consists of feed-grade vitamin and trace mineral premixes, small packaged specialty products, medicated and non-medicated feed additives and micro feed ingredients produced and distributed through a specialized facility in Illinois. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
No. 5 Stanford Continues Pac-10 Play In Pacific Northwest Nov 3, 2009
NATIONAL POLL: Stanford drops one slot in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll to come in tied for fifth with Illinois. Last week, the Cardinal defeated USC before dropping a five-set thriller to UCLA. Defending national champion Penn State remains in the top spot in the poll, while Texas, Hawai'i, and Washington round out the top-5. (Gostanford.com)
San Antonio built a coalition to land cyberwarfare command Nov 2, 2009
Lackland Air Force Base here was named home for the new Air Force cyberwarfare operation after a competition that pitted San Antonio against communities with better-known bases in Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Nebraska and Virginia ... Lackland Air Force Base here was named home for the new Air Force cyberwarfare operation after a competition that pitted San Antonio against communities with better-known bases in Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Nebraska and Virginia. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Bulldogs Host Alberta Monday For Lone Exhibition Contest Nov 2, 2009
Gonzaga will compete in the EA Sports Maui Invitational, head to 2009 NCAA runner-up Michigan State University for an early-season test, host Washington State University and Wake Forest University, battle the University of Illinois in the United Center in Chicago, face Duke University at Madison Square Garden in New York and travel to the University of Memphis to begin another 4-year home-and-home series with the Tigers. Gonzaga will also face Davidson in the Comcast Battle in Seattle. (Gozags.com)
Mount Pulaski man drowns after car caught in floodwaters Nov 2, 2009
Cecil McCain was driving Saturday near the Lake Fort drainage ditch, a half-mile south of Illinois 54 and south of Mount Pulaski, when his car got caught in 5 to 6 feet of water, Fulscher said. He crawled out of his car and jumped on the roof to scream for help, and two young men in a car alerted their father by telephone, who called authorities at about 11:30 a.m., Fulscher said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Former teammates reunite Nov 2, 2009
Freshman Leah Shaw (Princeton) and the Illinois Central College Cougars defeated No. 1 ranked Kishwaukee 3-0 in the ICC Invite last weekend ... University of Illinois sophomore Colin Mickow of Princeton led the Illini by placing 71st with an 8K time of 24:47 in the Oct. 17 Pre-Nationals Invitational in Terre Haute, Ind ... Illinois will run in Sunday;s Big Ten championships in Happy Valley, Pa. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Tigers Open Exhibition Play Nov 2, 2009
Included in that list are some impressive non-conference games (all away from home) against #18 Mississippi State, #23 Illinois, #30 Vanderbilt and #51 Old Dominion. In fact, of the potential 12 games vs. those highly-touted clubs only five will come at Mizzou Arena. (Mutigers.com)
Hawaii's class time thin even before cuts Nov 2, 2009
Sunday, November 01, 2009. Give us YOUR Weekly Opinion. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Horned Frogs Ranked in Top-10 in National Polls Nov 1, 2009
Horned Frogs Ranked in Top-10 in Latest National Polls - TCU OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Horned Frogs Ranked in Top-10 in Latest National Polls. (Gofrogs.com)
Travel Roster - Michigan at Illinois Nov 1, 2009
NATIONAL NEWS FROM RIVALS.COM. This website is an officially and independently operated source of news and information not affiliated with any school or team. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
CMS-North band selected as national winner Nov 1, 2009
Judges for the national competition event were Jerry Junkin, University of Texas-Austin; Dr. James Keene, University of Illinois and Dr. Don Wilcox, University of West Virginia. The top national ranking bands were all from Texas, emphasizing the strength of Texas band programs. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Williams, Illinois Run Over Michigan, 38-13 Nov 1, 2009
(AP) - broke loose against Michigan again and Illinois stopped the Wolverines on four plays from the 1 before the Fighting Illini ran all over the Wolverines for a 38-13 win Saturday. ran 70 yards for a touchdown following the fourth-down stop, and Illinois (2-6, 1-5) rolled up 377 yards rushing ... Illinois and coach hadn't beaten a Bowl Subdivision opponent this season. (Fightingillini.com)
Nine US banks acquired in one-day haul Nov 1, 2009
They will continue to operate as normal in the interim, she added, referring to lenders acquired from FBOP. US Bancorp which has been buying up distressed assets this year is picking up the lenders once owned by FBOP, a private Illinois group with over $18 billion in assets that owned banks in Texas, Illinois, Arizona and California ... This transaction adds scale to our current California, Illinois and Arizona footprints ... In the near future, all nine lenders branches will... (India Times)
Buckeyes Treat Fans To Halloween Win Nov 1, 2009
The Buckeyes havent recorded three shutouts in a season since 1996 when they blanked Pittsburgh (72-0), Minnesota (45-0) and Illinois (48-0). Weve got a good, solid defense and their offense never got untracked, OSU head coach Jim Tressel. (Bucknuts.com)
Illinois take down Michigan, 38-13 Nov 1, 2009
Illinois' Doug Pilcher sacks Michigan's quarterback Tate Forcier (5) during the first half of the NCAA college football game in Champaign, Ill ... Illinois' Michael Buchanan, right, looks on ... Juice Williams broke loose against Michigan again and Illinois stopped the Wolverines on four plays from the 1 before the Fighting Illini ran all over the Wolverines for a 38-13 win Saturday. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
House members under ethics scrutiny Oct 31, 2009
fundraising in return for Illinois Senate seat. Sam Graves, R-Mo. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Weekend Forecast - Week Nine Oct 31, 2009
After the big upset of Ohio State two weeks ago, the Boilermakers knocked off a struggling Illinois team to advance the Big Ten winning streak to two and put itself in the middle of the conference standings ... Brian Snow (23-9): The Boilermakers are a team that is on a roll right now after beating Ohio State and Illinois. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Storm fans getting game faces on Oct 31, 2009
Published in Princeton, Illinois, USA, a division of Find local businesses easily with at. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Study Finds Americans Are Using Less Water Oct 31, 2009
California used about 9 percent of all water extracted from lakes, rivers and underground aquifers, followed by Texas, Idaho and Illinois. Nationwide, about 80 percent of the 410 billion gallons used each day went to produce electricity at thermoelectric power plants and to irrigate fields. (KWTX.com, TX)
Swimming and Diving stays unbeaten at home Oct 31, 2009
- The Southern Illinois men's and women's swimming and diving teams stayed perfect at home Friday night, posting two wins against Washington University in St. Louis at Dr. Edward J. Shea Natatorium ... The women's team will return to action next weekend when they host the University of Illinois Nov. 7 before both teams travel to the University of Missouri Nov. 14. (Siusalukis.com)
Ask the AD -- October Edition Oct 31, 2009
This is the latest installment of our monthly feature called, "Ask the AD." If you have questions for Saluki Director of Athletics , feel free to submit them by e-mail. When Saluki Way is completed, how will you handle the need for additional parking. (Siusalukis.com)
Ohio St. » Oct 31, 2009
But then Illinois came in and beat OSU in Columbus, part of four losses in five games to end February. It was capped by a 25-point blowout loss at Purdue. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Illini Travel to Penn State for Big Ten Championships Oct 30, 2009
Steady Strides The Illinois men's cross country team travels to University Park, Pa ... Concentrating on the Midwest Region, Illinois will see Minnesota and Iowa, ranked No. 5 and No. 7 respectively, ahead of the No. 9 Orange and Blue ... Finished sixth for the Orange and Blue at the Illinois Intercollegiate Championships. (Fightingillini.com)
Volleyball Opens Second Half of Big Ten Season at Home Oct 30, 2009
On Deck The Spartans travel to the state of Illinois for matches on Nov. 6-7 ... The following night, Michigan State will battle Illinois ... This past weekend against Illinois on Oct. 2, Michigan State once against posted a win over a 12th-ranked team. (Msuspartans.com)
Women's Soccer Heads to Illinois & Iowa Oct 30, 2009
Women's Soccer to Take on Illinois and Iowa This Weekend - MICHIGAN STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... Women's Soccer to Take on Illinois and Iowa This Weekend Spartans hit the road for final two regular-season road games ... - The Michigan State women's soccer team will travel to Illinois and Iowa this weekend for its final Big Ten road trip of the season. (Msuspartans.com)
Callahan Named 2009 MVC Most Courageous Award Winner Oct 30, 2009
- Missouri Valley Conference Commissioner Doug Elgin announced Thursday that , head baseball coach at Southern Illinois University, has been selected as the 2009 recipient of the league's Most Courageous Award. The Missouri Valley Conference presents the Most Courageous Award to a past or present student-athlete, coach or university administrator who demonstrates unusual courage in the face of personal illness, adversity or tragedy and whose behavior reflects honor on the institution or the... (Siusalukis.com)
Unhappy with criticism of his NYC date night... Oct 29, 2009
The article explores the effects of the presidency on the couple's 17-year union, and revisits well-documented tension between them in earlier years as Obama pursued his political career in Illinois, leaving Mrs. Obama largely home alone in Chicago with their daughters. It also delves into her roles in the presidential campaign and in the White House. (The Drudge Report)
First Evidence For A Second Breeding Season Among Migratory Songbirds Oct 29, 2009
A University of Illinois researcher reports that a red-winged black bird population in Ontario, Canada has decreased by 50 percent since 1972. The decrease is related to. (Science Daily)
Marketing Briefs: August pork, beef exports off pace compared to 2008 Oct 29, 2009
The U.S. Grains Council hosted a North African buying team to travel to Illinois, Indiana, Kansas and Texas for a firsthand look at U.S. corn and sorghum crop progress and to make contacts with grain traders and cooperatives and international trading companies for future transactions. The MBA - Masters of Beef Advocacy Program - launched last fall by the Beef Checkoff, recently hit a major milestone: 1,000 registered course participants and, of that total, nearly 350 have graduated from the... (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
HS Video Blog Oct 29, 2009
Joining them in this recognition were schools from California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Tennessee and Texas. I ONLY STATE FACTS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Nixon to name Martinezs successor Thurs. Oct 29, 2009
- Division of Mental Health of Illinois. - Landmark Bank. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Bucknell Football Commences Three-Game Road Trip Saturday at Lafayette Oct 28, 2009
Arkansas Pine-Bluff 14 New Hampshire 14 Southern Illinois 14 5. Bucknell 13 Cal Poly 13 Old Dominion 13 South Dakota State 13. (Bucknellbison.com)
Michigan looks to lock up bowl eligibility Oct 28, 2009
ANN ARBOR (AP) Michigan can lock up bowl eligibility this weekend when the Wolverines travel to hapless Illinois, but they're mindful of an embarrassing loss to that team last year in Ann Arbor ... Despite the rough stretch the team's only win in October is a 63-6 mismatch with FCS Delaware State the Wolverines will still be favored when they take on Illinois (1-6, 0-5), which beat them 45-20 last year ... Last season, it was Illinois quarterback Juice Williams who led the Illinois rout. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Jennifer Mountain, Lena Gipson on `WCC Live' We... Oct 28, 2009
Mountain and the Broncos play a top-tier national schedule, opening the season at Iowa, Saturday, November 14, followed by games against UCLA or Illinois State, then Oregon and Utah. SCU will also travel and play at Minnesota and West Virginia. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Coaches vs. Cancer Fundraiser Set for Nov. 4 at the Beef ... Oct 28, 2009
Coaches vs. Cancer Event Set for Nov. 4 at the Beef House - FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL HOME OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS ... The December 19 itinerary includes breakfast, practice, the pregame meal, attending the Illinois vs. Georgia game and returning with the team to Champaign. (Fightingillini.com)
Football at Indiana State on Mediacom Cable Oct 28, 2009
No. 3 Southern Illinois plays its third-to-last conference game of the season when they travel to Terre Haute, Ind ... Indiana State just ended its 33-game losing streak with a 17-14 victory over Western Illinois last weekend ... Southern Illinois has won 11-straight MVFC games, which is tied for the second most in league history. (Siusalukis.com)
Timeline: Cubs ownership Oct 28, 2009
Cubs chairman Crane Kenney said the team was close to getting the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority to buy Wrigley Field and operate it. Kenney also said the team had been approached by at least three companies interested in purchasing naming rights. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Panthers Travel North For Chancellor's Cup Showdown With Green Bay Oct 28, 2009
THE WEEK THAT WAS The Panthers suffered through a tough week, falling to Northern Illinois in the battle for the LeWang Trophy Tuesday before dropping a 1-0 heartbreaker on an own goal to Valparaiso at home Saturday night. STANDING ON STANDINGS This year, for the first time, only the top six teams in the Horizon League standings will advance to the league championship, making each league contest that much more important. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Lawyers want admitted al-Qaida member released Oct 28, 2009
University of Illinois law professor Steven Beckett believes that Lustberg has a tough case to make. He said judges in Illinois' Central District usually follow federal sentencing guidelines and whatever decision Mihm makes is likely to be appealed because of the affect it could have on future cases. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Southwest rolls out fares as low as $25 Oct 28, 2009
- Division of Mental Health of Illinois. - Grant Cooper and Associates. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Las Vegas Invitational Packages Available Oct 28, 2009
After hosting Presbyterian and Wofford at the Assembly Hall, Illinois heads to Las Vegas to face Utah on Nov. 27 and either Oklahoma State or Bradley on Nov. 28. "We are excited to partner with these two college basketball events and welcome the players and fans to our city," said VEGAS.com Vice President of Marketing Bryan Allison. (Fightingillini.com)
Reid to announce push for 'public option'... Oct 27, 2009
Reid announces push for public option - Glenn Thrush - POLITICO.com. Reid announces push for public option. (The Drudge Report)
Woman accused of providing false alibi in Beason case can return to Florida Oct 27, 2009
The Decatur lawyer said she would attend hearings for her client, and Duncan would travel back to Illinois for required court appearances ... She waived extradition to Illinois. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Storm on the road to Aledo Oct 27, 2009
For the 34th time in the 35-year history of the Illinois High School Association state playoffs, and for the 33rd straight season, Bureau County football will continue to play into the postseason ... Published in Princeton, Illinois, USA, a division of Find local businesses easily with at. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Ride, filming 'for Aaron' ends Oct 26, 2009
and continued through Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. While Jarrett and Krebs did the biking, they brought with them a film crew to drive along side to shoot the footage. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Frog die-off alarms University researchers Oct 26, 2009
Karen Lips from Southern Illinois University was also an author of the study and collected much of the data. The article ran in the October issue of Ecology Letters. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Lyman Draper White Oct 25, 2009
After leaving the service Lyman attended and graduated from the University of Illinois. He then began a rewarding career in advertising at Leo Burnett, first in Los Angeles and then in Chicago. (The Herald-Palladium)
'Taj Mahal' of Illinois up for sale Oct 25, 2009
Taj Mahal' of Illinois up for sale- ET Cetera-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times ... Taj Mahal' of Illinois up for sale25 Oct 2009, 0955 hrs IST, PTI ... The "Villa Taj" in Burr Ridge in the US state of Illinois, which has been dubbed by its owner as his Taj Mahal, is about to be auctioned off with a starting bid of $6. (India Times)
Illini Top Iowa State, 173-122 in Home Opener Oct 25, 2009
The Fighting Illini will take a week off before returning to action on Friday, Nov. 6 when they travel to Illinois State for a meet beginning at 5 p.m.. related stories. (Fightingillini.com)
For Walker, financial fouls mount Oct 25, 2009
Court documents filed in Illinois and Florida reveal Walker was named a defendant in three recent debt-related civil cases, in addition to the ongoing check-kiting case. His former agent is also after him, citing a heap of unpaid fees. (Boston Globe)
Illinois Places First at Illini Open Oct 24, 2009
- The No. 13-ranked Illinois women's cross country team dominated the Illini Open today, taking both the team and individual titles at the UI Arboretum ... Illinois finished fourth last year at the championships, but Coach Rasmussen feels this year the team has what it takes to earn the top spot at the meet. (Fightingillini.com)
WEEKEND PREVIEW Oct 24, 2009
Illinois (1-5) at Purdue (2-5). Noon/ESPN2. (USA Today -- Sports)
Snowbirds fly, leave driving to transporter Oct 24, 2009
The Northeast - Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, eastern Pennsylvania and eastern Virginia - had been the company's sole coverage area until February, when the Midwest - Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois - was added. Fort Myers-Naples is one of 11 markets in south Florida that Autolog serves. (The News-Press -- Business)
Soccer Travels to Kentucky for Two Match Road Trip Oct 23, 2009
Before hosting Southeast on Sunday, EKU will take on Eastern Illinois, who currently sits one spot ahead of SEMO.. The Colonels haven't seen a victory since taking down Jacksonville State by a 1-0 score back on October 4. (Gosoutheast.com)
Volleyball Hosts Michigan on Wednesday Oct 23, 2009
This past weekend against Illinois on Oct. 2, Michigan State once against posted a win over a 12th-ranked team ... Michigan State trails only No. 3 Penn State, No. 4 Illinois, No. 6 Michigan and No. 7 Minnesota within the conference. (Msuspartans.com)
Warsaw students can receive H1N1 vaccinations at school next week Oct 23, 2009
That means the Illinois State Board of Education may monitor the districts finances ... Illinois did not make its payments until this fiscal year, making the districts expenditures-to-revenue ratio out of balance. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Swimming and Diving Travels to Iowa for Dual Oct 23, 2009
The MSU women's team enters Friday's meet after a tough season-opening defeat to Illinois last weekend. Juniors (100 and 200 backstroke) and Becca Ebner (100 and 200 butterfly) each picked up two first-place finishes to lead the Spartans in the pool while three divers - , and - all had NCAA Regional-qualifying scores on the one and three-meter boards. (Msuspartans.com)
College Football Oct 23, 2009
Illinois coach Ron Zook :: Jonathan Daniel/Getty ... Staples Ron Zook, Illinois ... Both failed to field competitive teams in down years for their respective conferences, but Illinois' fall from Big Ten sleeper pick to 1-5 debacle has been truly shocking. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
