Illinois Blue Cross loses Wal-Mart contract (Chicago Tribune)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the state's largest health insurer, soon will no longer administer claims and provide customer service to employees of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, losing the business to another Blue Cross plan in Arkansas.
Illinois State Fair attendance surges more than 20 percent (The Pantagraph)SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois State Fair attendance rose 20 percent over last year. The state Department of Agriculture reports 737,052 people went through the gates at this year’s fair in Springfield, up from 613,110 last year.
Ex-Employee of Illinois Treasurer Embezzles (WIFR Rockford)A former employee in the Illinois state treasurer's office has pleaded guilty to stealing at least $263,000 from taxpayers.
Illinois Too Sooty for EPA (Chicagoist)According to a letter the EPA sent Governor Blagojevich, air quality in 14 Illinois Counties—Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will, Grundy, Kendall, Rock Island, Massac, Madison, Monroe, St. Clair and Randolph—does not meet federal pollution standards. Prepare ye wrists for slapping, Illinois! "The EPA said it intends to settle on its final soot nonattainment list by Dec. 18. Counties ...
Illinois state representative returns from Iraq tour (KHQA Quincy)Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 4:44 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. (AP) -- Illinois state Representative Jim Watson is back from military duty in Iraq. Watson tells supporters in an e-mail that he returned stateside last weekend after a stint as a Marine Reservist.
Urban League Challenges Illinois' School Funding System (NBC 5 Chicago)The Chicago Urban League challenges Illinois' school funding system, claiming funding schools based on property tax revenue is unconstitutional and violates the 2003 Illinois Civil Rights Act.
Lawsuit: Illinois school funding is unconstitutional (Daily Herald)The Chicago Urban League is challenging Illinois' school funding system. The group filed a civil rights lawsuit Wednesday in Cook County against the state and the Illinois State Board of Education.
Amtrak CEO: More passenger cars needed to meet Illinois demand (Rockford Register Star)Amtrak says it needs more passenger cars to keep pace with booming demand in Illinois and nationally. Amtrak CEO Alex Kummant made a stop in Chicago to discuss how the service can boost its fleet of 1,500 cars. Ideally, he says Amtrak should double the size of its fleet over the next decade.
Alligator captured in Illinois (WQAD Moline)DEKALB, Ill. (AP) - A three-foot long alligator that was spotted along the Kishwaukee River for weeks has been captured. DeKalb County Animal Control officers had been trying to catch the reptile near the Northern Illinois University lagoon for more than a week.
Human case of West Nile virus reported in Illinois (WHOI Peoria)Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 9:49 a.m. The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting another case of human case of West Nile virus this year.
Illinois commission expects earful on prison plan (WHOI Peoria)Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 9:23 a.m. A state commission considering a plan to close a central Illinois prison expects to hear from dozens of people at a public hearing.
Illinois commission expects earful on prison plan (WHOI Peoria)Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 9:23 a.m. PONTIAC, ILL. (AP) -- A state commission considering a plan to close a central Illinois prison expects to hear from dozens of people at a public hearing.
Illinois Valley Hawks claim league championship (La Salle News Tribune)Over the past summer, the area has been home to a very successful boys 13-and-under baseball team that goes by the name of the Illinois Valley Hawks. The Hawks play in the Northern Illinois League, which is comprised of 50 teams based mainly in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
Human Case Of West Nile Virus Reported In Illinois (WBBM Newsradio 780 Chicago)SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting another case of human case of West Nile virus this year. The Montgomery County Health Department says a woman in her 80s fell ill at the end of last month.
Illinois commission expects earful on prison plan (Daily Herald)A state commission considering a plan to close a central Illinois prison expects to hear from dozens of people at a public hearing.
From Southern Illinois to everywhere (The Southern Illinoisan)CARBONDALE - Southern Illinois University Carbondale photography professor Dan Overturf has displayed his artwork on campus and in museums, but he now has to opportunity to reach an even bigger audience.
Illinois Valley Hawks claim league championship (La Salle News Tribune)Over the past summer, the area has been home to a very successful boys 13-and-under baseball team that goes by the name of the Illinois Valley Hawks. The Hawks play in the Northern Illinois League, which is comprised of 50 teams based mainly in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
Thomas signs with Illinois (Edwardsville Intelligencer)On Thursday, Daryl Thomas became the first Edwardsville Tiger grappler to sign a letter of intent to a Big Ten school when he signed with the University of Illinois.
Eastern Illinois University baseball adds six more recruits (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)CHARLESTON -- Six more recruits were announced by Eastern Illinois baseball coach Jim Schmitz on Tuesday adding to the five he signed in November.
Illinois State Fair attendance soars 20 percent over last year (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Fair attendance rose 20 percent over last year.
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