Western Illinois University Student Diagnosed with MeningitisA student at Western Illinois University has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.
Is Illinois friendly enough to businesses?It’s been one of the flashpoints of the 2010 campaign for governor: Is Illinois’ business climate friendly enough to bring in new employers and encourage existing ones to expand?
Illinois Crops Progressing NicelyVery little precipitation was received last week in Illinois which continued to speed the crops along in their development. Corn advanced to 87 percent dented compared to the five year average of 61 percent. An estimated 34 percent of the corn crop was mature, with 2 percent being harvested.
Illinois bond ratingIllinois' sinking bond rating seems to be costing it more money.
Illinois treasurer's office has $1.4B in unclaimed assetsMoney or other assets that are rightfully yours may be waiting for you to claim. The Illinois treasurer's office says it has more than $1.4 billion in unclaimed assets that it would like to give to the rightful owners.
Web Extra: Illinois Gubernatorial Candidate Bill Brady in Rockford, Picks Up EndorsementWatch the full remarks from Illinois gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady (R) on his plan to turn the statewide economy around. Brady was in Rockford on Monday and picked up a big endorsement from the Illinois Manufacturer's Association.
Illinois EPA to hold hearing on Buffalo Grove landfillThe Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has granted Buffalo Grove Trustee Lisa Stone's request for a hearing before ending monitoring of the Land and Lakes Landfill.
Illinois Bond Rating Costs Taxpayers $500 MillionPhoto of the Illinois Capitol by Jeremy Farmer Photog. You know how certain credit cards have the interest rate tied to your credit report, so if your credit score goes down, your interest rate gets jacked up on credit purchases going forward, even if you've made all your payments for that card on time? The current Illinois bond situation is kind of like that. According to a new report from the ...
Reports being forwarded to Illinois DCFSThe Pike County Illinois coroner has forward information to Illinois DCFS regarding the drowning of a three year old at Barry Illinois residence.
Western Illinois Student Hospitalized With MeningitisA Western Illinois University student has been hospitalized with bacterial meningitis.
Central Illinois Student's Service Dog Allowed Back in the ClassroomAn Illinois appeals court has agreed to let a Central Illinois student keep his autism helper dog in school.
Sports events off after Illinois cheer coach killedMost sports events at an eastern Illinois high school are canceled this week after the school's cheerleading coach died in an accident. Authorities say St. Joseph-Ogden High School coach Tammy Walsh died Saturday after being hit by a falling utility pole on a football field in nearby Jamaica. The pole fell in a chain reaction that started with a driver hitting a guy-wire attached to another ...
Illinois Board of Elections Finalizes CandidatesThis November’s midterm election in Illinois will feature four candidates for U.S. Senate and five candidates for Governor. The Illinois State Board of Elections finalized the November 2nd ballot on Friday . The Board approved the Libertarian Party’s petition to add Mike Labno to the U.S. Senate election, bringing the list of candidates to four - with LeAlan Jones for the Illinois Green Party ...
Illinois Is Broker for Being BrokeThe state must pay an extra $551.3 million in extra borrowing costs. United States - Financial Services - Business - Financial Planning - Debt Consolidation
Illinois 4-H help students exercise brains, bodiesIllinois—Illinois 4-H will introduce an innovative classroom-based exercise program when the new school year begins.
2 governors, 2 crooks. What's wrong with Illinois?Two Illinois governors from two different parties, two generations, two regions of the state. Both convicted of felonies. Is there something about Illinois that encourages governors to go bad? Or is it just coincidence that two in a row have ended up as criminals?
2 governors, 2 crooks. What's wrong with Illinois?Two Illinois governors from two different parties, two generations, two regions of the state. Both convicted of felonies. Is there something about Illinois that encourages governors to go bad? Or is it just coincidence that two in a row have ended up as criminals? A jury convicted Rod Blagojevich of lying to federal investigators about mixing political fundraising with his government work ...
Innovate Illinois open to new businessesCARBONDALE - The statewide 2010 Innovate Illinois competition,offering $80,000 in prizes, is open to new and prospectivebusinesses and Southern Illinois University Carbondale is thedownstate host for the contest.
Illinois is getting a kick out of juniorJust before the football is snapped, Illinois junior placekicker Derek Dimke stares at the ground. The Rockford Boylan High School graduate isn’t thinking about his steps or swing angle of his leg, the crowd or pressure of the kick. It’s all too late for that. “I don’t try to think about anything,” Dimke said. “I try to clear my mind. Take a deep breath, relax and do what feels natural.”
University of Illinois Football Fan Appreciation DayIllinois football fans of all ages watch their team practice and later meet them in person during UI fan appreciation day at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010.
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