Giannoulias suits up in Hartmarx tussle May 8, 2009
(Crains) Illinois Treasurer is threatening to pull state business from Wells Fargo unless the bank quits pressuring suit maker into liquidating ... I am writing to inform Wells Fargo that the companys intention to liquidate Hartmarx rather than allow a sale to buyers intent on keeping the company running will significantly jeopardize the business relationship between Wells Fargo and the state of Illinois, the letter read. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Hyde Park icon, former Ald. Leon Despres has died May 7, 2009
Citing Mr. Despres fight to win equal pay for women janitors, Dick Simpson, chairman of the University of Illinois at Chicago's political science department, added, He was a voice for those who didnt have much of voice ... Mr. Mikva, a former congressman, federal judge and White House counsel for President Bill Clinton, was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1956, a year after Mr. Despres became alderman. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Illinois has 9 confirmed cases of swine flu May 5, 2009
May 04, 2009 (AP) The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed six additional cases of swine flu, bringing the state's total number of confirmed cases to nine ... Health officials on Monday said Illinois still has 90 probable cases of swine flu, which must be confirmed through additional testing ... Illinois' count includes five confirmed and 29 probable cases in Chicago, one confirmed and 11 probable cases in DuPage County, two confirmed and nine probable cases in Kane County and... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Mead Johnson moves HQ to Glenview May 5, 2009
7 million in financial aid from Illinois, state officials said Monday ... In spite of a recession, we are working to create new jobs and to keep Illinois business strong, Warren Ribley, director designee of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, said in a statement. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Restoration effort brings Lord mansion back to its old glory May 2, 2009
CHARLESTON Restorations of the long-neglected home of Eastern Illinois University s first president were bound to generate some curiosity in the community. Restorers Tom and Salisa Olmsted of Painted Lady Properties, based in Gays, said they have seen many curious residents peak in the windows of the former Livingston Lord home, 838 Seventh St., since their work began last summer. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Did knife belong to Lincoln? Apr 20, 2009
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Monday, April 20, 2009 12:24 AM CDT. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Mushroom, crappie and bassin' time are upon us Apr 17, 2009
The Prairieland Frontiersmen s 33rd anniversary Spring 2009 Rendezvous will take place April 24, 25 and 26 off the Bruce-Findlay road between Coles and Illinois Route 32. Look for all the teepees. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
James Alfred Roberts Apr 9, 2009
Published in Princeton, Illinois, USA, a division of Find local businesses easily with at. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Sold! Bargain-hunters buying leftover groceries at auction Mar 25, 2009
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Tuesday, March 24, 2009 8:58 PM CDT. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Illinois Obama license plate breaks sales record Mar 15, 2009
The President Barack Obama special event Illinois license plate has sold more plates than any special event plate in the state's history, according to a news release from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White ... About $40 of the purchase cost is used to support Illinois libraries, and the remaining $10 covers the cost of plate production and shipping ... The plates read, "Illinois Salutes President Barack Obama" and can be displayed on vehicles until April 17, according to the news release. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Collectible Car Movie Posters Mar 13, 2009
Arch Hall Jr., former Miss Illinois Marianne Gaba, Robert Padget and Tom Brown head this low-budget film centering on a gang of car strippers. Poster tagline/auction result: "Fuel Injected Action!"/$11. (Suite101.com)
AROUND THE COMMUNITY Mar 7, 2009
The community is invited by the DeKalb County Mental Health Board to a pubic forum to discuss Kishwaukee Community Hospital;s plan to close its Behavioral Health Unit as announced Nov. 20 to the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board. All interested parties can make comments to be compiled in a report to be sent to the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board ... com and click on Illinois on the map, then ;Illinois Calendar; for local information. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
All-Student Show and art department awards announced Mar 7, 2009
The Eastern Illinois University Art Department has announced the recipients of the 2009 All-Student Show awards and the 2009 departmental awards ... A division of Eastern s College of Arts & Humanities, the Tarble Arts Center is funded in part by the Tarble Arts Center Fund/EIU Foundation, Tarble Arts Center membership contributions, and by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Teen fires shots at deputy Mar 4, 2009
4 per 100,000 population, which is one tenth that of states like Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, or Mississippi, whose murder rates average 16. The most obvious distinguishing difference between these states is the higher percentage of blacks in those latter states:15,400 black-on-white rapes per year,blacks were 39 times more likely to commit violent crimes against whites than the reverse, and 136 times more likely to commit robberyblacks increasingly target whites based on the color of the... (L Observateur, LA)
Culture Calendar Feb 27, 2009
At Will County Fairgrounds in Peotone, a quarter mile of Illinois Route 50 on Peotone. Call 219-838-0737 or 219-923-1475. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Obituaries for Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 Feb 26, 2009
Following his service, Lon attended Northern Illinois University, where he was a member of the golf team. Lon married Marion Cazzaniga in Rockford on May 17, 1958, and from that union, three children were born. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
‘America's scrapbook' curator shares material in three new volumes Feb 26, 2009
" It was: an 1858 train pass that Abraham Lincoln used for the Illinois Central Railroad between Chicago and Springfield, with punch marks and Lincoln's signature."I love it because it's something that he reached into his hat brim and handed to the conductor. That's the charm of these things, these pieces of everyday life. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Hospital ICUs see big drop in dangerous staph superbugs Feb 19, 2009
But patients in health care settings are most vulnerable, and some states including Illinois have adopted or are considering laws requiring MRSA testing or other prevention steps in hospitals. Incidence of both MRSA and more treatable staph bugs in ICUs fell during the 10-year study period, suggesting that stepped-up prevention efforts are starting to work, the study authors said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Burris admits raising funds for Blagojevich Feb 18, 2009
Illinois Democrats have sent documents related to Burris' testimony to a county prosecutor for review ... Burris, in the middle of a previously scheduled tour of northern and central Illinois cities, would not discuss his attempts to raise funds for Blagojevich, but said he didn't do anything wrong and encouraged officials to look into the matter ... Reid and his No. 2, Illinois Sen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sen. Burris under fire in Illinois Feb 17, 2009
Burris denies misleading Illinois ... Burris denies misleading Illinois ... CHICAGO One month after Roland Burris was sworn in to the U.S. Senate to represent Illinois and fill Barack Obama s vacant seat, he s hearing calls for his resignation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Police: Rap producer injured in Ariz. hotel fight Feb 17, 2009
We have been serving Indiana and Illinois since 2002 and are continuing the tradition of providing a no-kill rescue network for those pets in need ... A team of volunteers visits residents at nursing homes and assisted living facilities in northern Indiana and Illinois to offer entertainment and a welcome distraction from depression, sometimes pain and the daily routine experienced by the residents. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Mattoon native Titley wrote script for tonight's 'Clone Wars' episode on CN Feb 13, 2009
A 1989 graduate from Eastern Illinois University, Titley also wrote the scripts for the recent Cheaper by the Dozen films starring Steve Martin, as well as Scooby-Doo and See Spot Run. Blue Shadow Virus not only was Titley s first collaboration with Lucasfilm, which oversees the production of The Clone Wars, it was also his first foray into animation screenwriting. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
classified 3/25/08 Mar 26, 2008
HELP WANTED TOURISM GUIDE/HOST The City of Pontiac is accepting applications for the part-time position of Tourism Guide/Host at the Illinois Route 66 Museum and Hall of Fame. Flexible hours and the ability to interact with people are a must. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Back to the Chief - Old Sleepy Eye Collectors Club to meet here Aug. 1-2 Mar 25, 2008
Most of the meetings have been held in Illinois, where the pottery was created for the mill. Sleepy Eye has hosted the meetings in 1977, 1982, 1992 and 2000. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
Historical Societies Mar 24, 2008
Leftover items will be donated to the Northern Illinois Steam Power Show White Elephant Sale, We Care Pregnancy Center and local shelters for the homeless and for battered and abused women ... Other Illinois Shaw Papers. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Fairgrounds has a long list of fun Mar 22, 2008
The Illinois High School Rodeo will make its first visit to the fairgrounds on May 31 and June 1 ... Just added is the North Central Illinois Train and Farm Toy show on Nov. 22 ... Published in Princeton, Illinois, USA a Division of. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
COLUMN: Renowned angler and guide retires, backs sales event Mar 21, 2008
Last Saturday, the Illinois Muskie Tournament Trail (IMTT) kicked off its 2008 schedule with the annual Spring Lake North Muskie Tournament. Eighteen boats and 34 entries from three states attempted to secure the first tournament win of the 2008 season. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
College basketball, auto racing, prep basketball Mar 19, 2008
NITFirst RoundLast nightOhio State 84, UNC Asheville 66Massachusetts 80, Stephen F. Austin 60Syracuse 87, Robert Morris 81Akron 65, Florida St. 60, OTSouthern Illinois 69, Oklahoma State 63Maryland 68, Minnesota 58Creighton 74, Rhode Island 73Alabama State at Arizona State, late. TonightCleveland State (21-12) at Dayton (21-10), 6Morgan State (22-10) at Virginia Tech (19-13), 7UAB (22-10) at Virginia Commonwealth (24-7), 7UC Santa Barbara (23-8) at Mississippi (21-10), 8Charlotte (20-13) at... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Dog shows and travel bring tourism dollars Mar 9, 2008
I ve found it to be a very event-friendly location, Myers said in a phone interview from her central Illinois home ... We bring people in from Canada and Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and we ve had a few from California and Texas, said Haake, adding that 75 percent stay in area hotels. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Whiff of scandal?US corruption trial highlights US-UK attitudes to politicians Mar 5, 2008
An American property developer who is a friend of Barack Obama's and a donor to his campaign has gone on trial charged with soliciting bribes to help companies win business deals with the Illinois state authorities. For UK-based US journalist Michael Carlson, the Tony Rezko case is a reminder of how different British and American attitudes are towards their politicians. (BBC News -- Americas)
Classifieds 3/3/08 Mar 4, 2008
HELP WANTED MATERIAL HANDLERS 2nd Shift Openings Apply Tuesday March 4 From 9am - 1:00pm @ Illinois Unemployment Office Pontiac 741 W. Washington St. Background screening required. HELP WANTED Myers Crop Center, Gridley Full time position available immediately. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Teens arrested for burglaries Mar 1, 2008
Macomb Journal-Macomb, Illinois - News ... Deputies were assisted at the scene by Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services. (Macomb Journal, IL)
New reporters on paper staff Feb 29, 2008
Joanna Buchmeyer is from Rock Island, Illinois a city that is otherwise known as the Quad Cities. She graduated from Alleman High School in 2004. (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)
NSA hires new head of school Feb 24, 2008
He has worked in schools in New York, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Illinois and Delaware. Current Head of School, Shane A. Foster, announced in December that he would be relocating with his family to Kansas City, Mo. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
10 things to do this weekend Feb 22, 2008
435 E. Illinois St., 773-456-8233. HEAR. Two musical styles come together during "ROMANTICISM AND ROCK 'N' ROLL." Hear how the 19th-century and the 1950s and 1960s merge during two Chicago a cappella performances. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Town to bask in glow of Lincoln celebrations Feb 12, 2008
The man replied, Where at in Illinois ... I'm not sure he actually believed me because it's so ingrained in everyone's mind that Lincoln is from Illinois, said Turner, co-chairman of the Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission ... Illinois the state most synonymous with Lincoln also is planning a full array of activities as part of the extended celebration. (Pekin Times, IL)
Around the Community (35) Feb 10, 2008
7 p.m. Tuesday in the Huskie Den at Holmes Student Center at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb; markpietrow ... Northern Illinois University's Lifelong Learning Institute will take a trip to the McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum, the nation's first museum dedicated to freedom and the First Amendment ... Kane County Audubon Society, the local chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society, invites DeKalb County bird-watchers to scheduled events. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Dad’s Pizza branching out, opens restaurant in Toulon Feb 6, 2008
Star Courier Online - News. Wednesday, February 06, 2008. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Classifieds 2/5/08 Feb 6, 2008
Apply for this job at the nearest Illinois Dept. of Employment Security office using job listing number 365066 ... MOBILE HOMES/SALE ILLINOIS APPROVED MODULARS AND MANUFACTURED HOMES. We ll build your foundation, basement, garage, driveway, etc. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
BOOK REVIEW: 'Too Late to Say Goodbye' 'Smoke, Mirrors and Murder', By Ann Rule Jan 30, 2008
Another that she has included in this volume might interest residents of Illinois ... This story moves from Illinois to Ann Rule s home area the Pacific Northwest then back to Illinois with a startling revelation at the end of The Convict s Wife. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Asia's Lavish Lodging Jan 22, 2008
There is so much development that "in China, we are quickly arriving at a point of over-saturation in the luxury market," says Jeff Weinstein, editor in chief of Hotels magazine, based in Illinois. But hoteliers are banking on the ever-increasing number of business travelers flocking to Beijing to keep those fluffy beds full long after the Olympic torch goes out. (International Herald Tribune)
Some real Packer backers Jan 20, 2008
Illinois football fans tended to "stray north" as youth if their parents, particularly their fathers, were Bear fans, most said, because the inevitable heated rivalry was more fun than family members rooting for the same team. Comments. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
DeKalb postcards, NIU memorabilia featured at DAWC in January Jan 18, 2008
A collection from a retiree at Northern Illinois University is featured in January at the DeKalb Area Women's Center galleries ... Other Illinois Shaw Papers. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Classifieds 1/15/08 Jan 16, 2008
Growing Western Illinois dealer looking for small engine technician ... Macomb, Illinois 61455. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
All On Board Jan 10, 2008
Along West Lincoln Highway near Annie Glidden Road, stores typically packed with Northern Illinois University students and DeKalb residents have been relatively quiet as they count down the days until classes begin Monday ... Other Illinois Shaw Papers. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Classified 1/8/08 Jan 9, 2008
HELP WANTED West Central Illinois dealer has immediate opening for a full time technician. Applicant must have experience. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
We're going to be 'Great in 2008!' Jan 5, 2008
In two weeks, members of the Bureau County Fair Board will travel to Springfield to the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs annual convention ... One of the biggest events at the state fair convention will be the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant ... Miss Bureau County Fair, Abigail Buysse, will represent Bureau County in the pageant, where she will be competing against 67 other queens from across Illinois. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
* Being filthy rich is a lot more work than you think Dec 30, 2007
Initially, conceded Moore, an administrative assistant in Schaumburg, Illinois, "I didn't know what to do with it.". For those who suddenly got much more money, investing in CDs, mutual funds and real estate was attractive, but making the bigger choices remained daunting, sometimes for many months. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE NEWS BUDGET Dec 25, 2007
While most polls show Edwards running a close third behind Illinois Sen. Barack Obama and New York Sen. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Baseball items sold to Ill. auction house to recoup Ohio agency's investment losses Dec 18, 2007
The collection, which also included presidential campaign items such as a 1972 Richard Nixon Frisbee disc, was sold Monday to an Illinois auction house for $2. 5 million. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
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Macomb Journal-Macomb, Illinois - News ... That means that if anyone in Macomb brings in a duck decoy hand-carved by Illinoisan Charles Perdew - Fuller's passion - and he's outbid by another collector, then he's out of luck ... "Oh, Illinois has a great toy history," Parsons said. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Pittsburgh's love of the Tudor Dec 8, 2007
An antique lover who grew up in an 1895 Illinois farmhouse that her parents restored, Mrs. Vogus said the couple lived in a new house in a North Hills plan when her husband, an Imperial native, joined Heinz. "But I never felt comfortable," she said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dog Dance Art Center becomes creative outlet Dec 6, 2007
For quite some time, Erickson Dutmer had considered operating an art gallery to display her pieces, a desire that stemmed from her experiences in living in Illinois. "[My family] came from Rockford, Ill.," explained Erickson Dutmer. (Chetek Alert, WI)
These Old Homes Dec 4, 2007
Tickets will be 12 at the door or 10 in advance, and are available at Midwest Bank of Western Illinois, Community National Bank, Security Savings Bank, Wells Fargo, First State Bank, EconoFoods, County market, Monmouth Farm and Home Reality and Genesis Christian Book Store. "The Carr Mansion". (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Classifieds 11/27/07 Nov 28, 2007
Apply for this job at the nearest Illinois Department of Employment Security Office and provide the office with a copy of this advertisement. HELP WANTED General office work for rural bus service. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Working to round up guns Nov 27, 2007
and an arrest for killing a 5-year-old boy in Illinois. More than 60 people have been killed in Boston this year. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Small-town merchants offer less hectic shopping Nov 26, 2007
Thompson, for example, offers specialty gifts you aren t likely to find at the mall, including gourmet foods, John Wayne memorabilia and increasingly hard-to-find University of Illinois items featuring Chief Illiniwek. People say, I don t know anywhere else around that s got em, Thompson said of her merchandise. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Classified 11/06/07 Nov 7, 2007
HELP WANTED Medical Coding Specialist needed for physician s office located in Pontiac Illinois. Fun, close knit, family office environment. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Horsing around in Wickenburg Nov 6, 2007
Her favorite item is a painting of a horse that she bought at an Illinois art fair. She took one look at it and bought it on the spot. (AZCentral -- Home)
Sycamore Public Library Happenings Nov 4, 2007
Illinois Legal Forms The most extensive forms site available with thousands of legal forms available ... Other Illinois Lee Newspapers. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
FBI Knew of O.J. Simpson Plan in Advance Nov 3, 2007
Do you like the Illinois law that requires students to have a 'moment of silence' at the start of each school day. Yes. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
A bit of Canton history makes its way home, again Nov 3, 2007
The negatives were from Canton, Illinois ... There was also an envelope showing the negatives had been purchased from Lane's Photo Shop which was located in Canton, Illinois ... Further research is in the making with a planned trip to Canton, Illinois in the near future. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Heritage Festival at SIC is major weekend event Nov 3, 2007
The puppet production is part of the Southeastern Illinois College Cultural Arts series, Janie Jackson, Cultural Arts volunteer, said ... There also will be four authors who plan to set up for the two-day festival, including Lois Barrett, cookbook author Marietta Briddick and Ann-Marie Legan and Joy King of the Southern Illinois Writers' Guild. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
PA Residents Losing Employer Coverage at Rate Second Only to CA Nov 1, 2007
" There is good news in an otherwise grim report, according to Ward. Pennsylvania still has much higher rates of employer-based coverage and smaller percentages of citizens without insurance than most states. "The Prescription for Pennsylvania, like similar proposals in California and Illinois, looks to reign in cost drivers and expand coverage," said Ward. "Delaying action on the governor's plan will postpone the problem but make it more difficult and more costly to resolve in the long run. "... (PR Newswire)
Harvest of Sharing planned at Fairview Haven Oct 31, 2007
Dan Rutherford (R-Pontiac) in the Illinois Senate, two fish fries for eight guests at the home of Bud and Sharon Kelson, fondue meal for 12 with Mark and Judy Hartman and Corey and Beth Steffen, gift certificates, hand-crafted items, collectibles (such as Willow Tree and American Girl) and more will be available for bids. Displays of items for sale can be seen at Fairbury Paint Store and Bluestem National Bank, Fairbury. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
