Northwestern and Notre Dame Square Off in NCAA Second Round Matchup Nov 22, 2009
College Soccer News rewarded with another National Player of the Week honor Oct. 26 after he posted game-winning goals against both Loyola Chicago and Indiana ... He earned the honor again for the second time this season and the fifth time in his career Oct. 26 after he notched shutout wins over Loyola Chicago and Indiana. (Nusports.com)
Hundreds mourn Chicago school official at services Nov 22, 2009
Hundreds of mourners have paid their respects to Chicago Board of Education President Michael Scott. During funeral services Saturday, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley called Scott one of his best friends ... Duncan is former Chicago Public Schools CEO.. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
8 injured in multi-car crash on Chicago expressway Nov 22, 2009
A swath of Chicago's Dan Ryan Expressway has reopened after a multi-car crash that left at least eight people with minor injuries ... Chicago Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation assisted with traffic control ... Chicago fire officials say eight people, including a juvenile, were transported to area hospitals. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Santa's elves stage Normal West bands' craft show Nov 22, 2009
Jacob Germak of Bloomington, a junior who played Christmas songs for shoppers on his tuba, said he and other members of the Normal West Wind Ensemble wouldnt get much rest before leaving Saturday night for the Large Unit District Association of school boards convention in Chicago today. The 14th annual bands Craft Show was the biggest yet, with 130 entries from three states, said Jody Norton, who organized the craft show, the largest annual fundraiser for bands at the school. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
This Date In Buckeye History Nov 22, 2009
Grange signed a contract the next day to play professional football for coach George Halas and the Chicago Bears. 1914: Ohio State 27, Northwestern 0 The 1914 season ended with a blanking of the visiting Wildcats. (Bucknuts.com)
Call Welsh-Ryan Arena Yours This Season Nov 22, 2009
Dec.19th vs. Chicago State at 6 p.m.. Thurs. (Nusports.com)
General Releases Nov 22, 2009
- Northwestern Names Hilton Garden Inn Athletes of the Week - Northwestern Athletes Visit Willard Elementary School - Friday Night Tailgate Returns To Evanston - Northwestern Leads Big Ten With 98 Percent Graduation Success Rate - Big Ten Network To Televise 36 Classic Big Ten Basketball Contests - Northwestern Names Hilton Garden Inn Athletes of the Week - Northwestern Soccer Team Donates Hair to Locks of Love - Northwestern Athletes Attend Project Pumpkin - Murphy's Mark: NU Set to Host a Pair... (Nusports.com)
Related: Normal looks to get students involved in census Nov 22, 2009
Jill Henrikesn, partnership specialist with the Chicago Regional Census Center, recently told the McLean County Board that information gathered in the Census is protected by law and is strictly confidential. It is illegal for the Census Bureau or its employees to share the information with any other government agency, including the Internal Revenue Service, FBI, U.S. Immigration or even the president himself. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Northwestern Squares Off Against Tennessee State Sunday Nov 22, 2009
Wildcats and Tigers meet as part of Chicago Invitational Challenge ... - Northwestern opens up its participation in the Chicago Invitational Challenge Sunday as it hosts Tennessee State at Welsh-Ryan Arena ... Chicago Invitational Challenge Sunday's game against Tennessee State and Tuesday's contest vs. Liberty are affiliated with the Chicago Invitational Challenge. (Nusports.com)
Wildcats Power Their Way Past Hawkeyes, 3-0, on Senior Night Nov 22, 2009
Junior (Chicago, Ill. Resurrection) led all players with 37 assists while also knocking down five kills on six attempts for an. (Nusports.com)
Block 37 allowed to open as Freed loses control of mall Nov 21, 2009
Larry Freed, Freeds president, and other executives with the Chicago-based developer left the courtroom without commenting ... Lawyers for the bank, including Mr. Anderson, of Chicago-based Seyfarth Shaw LLP, declined to comment ... "With the project on the verge of opening, and all these leases pending, I don't know why you would want to change landlords at the moment," says developer Michael Reschke, chairman and CEO of Chicago-based Prime Group Inc. "Get it open and operating, and then... (Crain's Chicago Business)
The Cribs Announce Full American Tour Details for January 2010 Nov 21, 2009
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U.S. state of Illinois expects more federal money for health care Nov 21, 2009
CHICAGO, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Illinois's Governor Pat Quinn signed a measure into law on Friday to capture additional money from the U.S. federal government to pay down the state's massive backlog of health care bills. The legislation is one piece of a larger package that the state hopes ultimately will bring in an additional 1. (Xinhuanet, China)
Gripes About Swine Flu Vaccine Abound Nov 21, 2009
Associated Press writers Carla K. Johnson in Chicago; Zinie Chen Sampson in Richmond, Va. Kristin Hill in Nashville, Tenn. (KIRO TV, WA)
The Illinois Way Nov 21, 2009
The Chicago Sun-Times chided opponents with an editorial entitled Dont Let Fear Decide Fate of Gitmo Inmates ... Some of the things that have been raised this threat to Chicago 150 miles away are pretty far fetched ... Yes, Im sure would-be jihadists would fly into Iowa City or Davenport long before they would consider Chicago OHare. (Townhall.com)
WBB Game 4 Notes: Bradley at Illinois Nov 21, 2009
The Series Illinois leads 8-2 overall and 4-1 in Champaign Last Meeting: Bradley 71, Illinois 53 on Dec. 6, 2008 at the United Center in Chicago ... Scouting the Braves Bradley comes into Assembly Hall with a 1-1 record, most recently beating Illinois-Chicago at home last Sunday after a season-opening loss at Northern Illinois ... The Braves beat the Illini last season on Dec. 6, winning 71-53 at the United Center in Chicago. (Fightingillini.com)
Women's Tennis Signs Courtney Dolehide of Illinois Nov 21, 2009
Click for a story on Dolehide that ran in the Chicago Tribune prior to her appearance at the U.S. Open. . (Uclabruins.com)
Judge sets $100K bond in Andrews video case Nov 21, 2009
FBI agents arrested him in Chicago last month as he arrived at O'Hare International Airport. Andrews told an FBI agent that she felt shame and suffered from anxiety after the videos were made public, according to an affidavit. (ESPN -- College Football)
GOP lawmakers who heard Burris testimony react Nov 21, 2009
leaves his home in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty). (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Can an Execution Help Heal Bangladesh? Nov 21, 2009
"" RICHARD DALEY, Chicago mayor, saying Oprah Winfrey is ending her show because of how she's criticized in the media For use in rail of Articles page or Section Fronts pages ... "" RICHARD DALEY, Chicago mayor, saying Oprah Winfrey is ending her show because of how she's criticized in the media. (Time.com)
EIU board hires firm to update campus facilities master plan Nov 21, 2009
Regarding the master plan, the board voted to hire Loebl Schlossman & Hackl of Chicago for 274,115 to assist with updating the document in 2010. This process will involve planning sessions, building and space assessment, conceptual planning, development of the master plan, and documentation and presentation of the plan. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Beason residents getting ready for holidays two months after tragedy Nov 21, 2009
The child was hospitalized with critical head injuries but is now living with a foster family in the Chicago area. Since there are going to be times when the tragedy comes more mind with the holidays, the knowledge we have of Tabithas situation and continuing recovery is giving people a great sense of peace, said Badman. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Oct. unemployment down in Mo., up in Ill. Nov 21, 2009
1 percent in October 2008, according to the BLS Midwest Information Office in Chicago. In October this year, 29 states and the District of Columbia saw their unemployment rates rise from September, 13 states rates were lower and eight states were unchanged. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
De La Costa Restaurant investor sues former partner for $3M Nov 21, 2009
The SEC is also pursuing a fraud case against BCI Aircraft of Chicago for allegedly running a massive Ponzi scheme ... The 2009 version of our popular look at Chicago ... Crain's worked with Orbitz Worldwide Inc. to rank the best hotels for business in Chicago. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Report slams Google Apps' enterprise prospects, Google says: just you wait Nov 21, 2009
at Starcom MediaVest Group Chicago, IL. at BioWare Austin Austin, TX. (Yahoo News -- Internet Portals & Search Engines)
Baker Tilly to buy D.C.'s Beers & Cutler Nov 21, 2009
Baker Tilly, based in Chicago, and Beers & Cutler announced the deal on Friday. The merger would take effect Dec. 1, when Beers & Cutler will take on the Baker Tilly name and make Baker Tilly Virchow Krause the 13th-largest public accounting and consulting firm in the United States with more than $250 million in revenue and more than 1,400 employees. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Falcons are heavy underdogs without Turner Nov 21, 2009
vs Chicago 68 QB RATING ... The two teams we beat coming off bye weeks were Washington and Chicago not San Francisco. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Change relationship or break it off Nov 21, 2009
Send questions to or Ask Amy, Chicago Tribune, TT500, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Feared Asian carp may be near U.S. Great Lakes Nov 21, 2009
CHICAGO (Reuters) - There are signs Asian carp may have breached barriers designed to keep the prolific fish out of the Great Lakes, which could spell ecological disaster for the vital source of fresh , authorities said on Friday ... The barriers are on the Chicago Sanitary Ship Canal, which is fed by several waterways that flow away from Lake Michigan ... Two electrical barriers constructed in recent years in the canal near Chicago were designed to shock the carp and keep them out of the lake. (Scientific American)
Market Forecaster Nov 21, 2009
For the week, Chicago wheat closed 41 3/4 cents higher; Kansas City wheat 39 1/2 cents higher and Minneapolis wheat 37 1/2 cents higher. Despite the confirmation of bearish U.S. and world ending stocks, wheat values rallied last week on major short covering by the funds as technical charts were oversold. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Norwood Named Butkus Finalist Nov 21, 2009
Butkus was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979, following an illustrious career with the Chicago Bears, University of Illinois and Chicago Vocational School. Butkus and his son Matt want the Award to draw attention to the I Play CleanTM campaign, which aims to end steroid use in organized sports. (Uscsports.com)
Roseberg named to Chicago Fire All-Academic Team Nov 20, 2009
Princeton senior Scott Roseberg has been named to the Chicago Fire All-Academic team ... The academic team also included Colin Ringel of Warrenville South, Miguel Medina Bravo of Blue Island Eisenhower, Zachary Forbes of Quincy, Eeshan Talwar of Lake Forest, Ramzi Riadi of Downers Grove South, Ricky Gandhi of Reavis, Brian Carlisle of University of Chicago Lab Schools and goalkeepers Sean Healey of Carl Sandburg and Mike Bednarz of Maine West. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Graham to make second run at blocking civilian terror trials Nov 20, 2009
His Chicago connection wherein the largest black population of Muslims exist is his continuancy when he was a Illinois senator and even when he ran for president. They served as his security. (TheHill.com)
Caught on video Nov 20, 2009
Chicago man arrested on animal cruelty charges after tossing, dragging and abusing 2 German shepherd pups at Four Seasons ... Chicago man arrested on animal cruelty charges after tossing, dragging and abusing 2 German shepherd pups at Four Seasons ... Nicolaie Blaga, 51, of Chicago was charged with felony cruelty to animals after Tuesday afternoon's incident. (The Palm Beach Post)
Midwest Notebook: Playoff Risers and More Nov 20, 2009
Western Michigan commitment, , a quarterback out of Chicago Marist has been outstanding as a senior and continued that this weekend, ending Palatine Fremd's perfect season by engineering a 28-16 upset win. Perish was 23-for-31 passing after going 18-for-20 in the first half and finished with 286 yards and three touchdowns. (BroncosIllustrated.com)
GOP's Bill Brady wants to eliminate cap on charter schools Nov 20, 2009
Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, speaks during a gubernatorial debate for Illinois Republican candidates in Chicago on Nov. 5 ... CHICAGO -- Republican candidate for governor Bill Brady wants to eliminate the cap on charter schools in Illinois ... More than half of those are in Chicago. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Services Held For Another Soldier Killed At Fort Hood Nov 20, 2009
CHICAGO (November 19, 2009)--Dozens of American flags lined the outside of a Chicago funeral home where mourners gathered Thursday to pay respects to a 21-year-old soldier who was killed in the Nov. 5 shooting rampage at Fort Hoods Soldier Readiness Center ... Velez was a Chicago native who had recently returned from deployment in Iraq because she was pregnant ... Sheryll Pearson told the Chicago Tribune that she and her husband found out Thursday that their son was killed in the attack. (KWTX.com, TX)
Get more: Illinois News Nov 20, 2009
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a lawsuit against two Chicago-area hair growth businesses that guarantee clients results in less than six months ... 2009 ABC Inc., WLS-TV/DT Chicago, IL. All Rights Reserved. (WLS, IL)
Thornton PG Smith commits to Marquette Nov 20, 2009
Thornton's Reggie Smith commits to Marquette - ESPN Chicago ... By Scott PowersESPNChicago ... Marquette has dipped into Chicago's south suburbs before and had success. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Gastronomica Nov 20, 2009
Chema Madoz, Sin T;tulo, 2000. 2008 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/VEGAP, Madrid. (Harper's Magazine)
Fasting on Alternate Days May Make Dieting Easier Nov 20, 2009
"This diet has been around about 20 years, but its effect on weight loss hadn't really been studied," Krista Varady, an assistant professor of kinesiology and nutrition who led a research team at the University of Illinois at Chicago, said in a news release ... SOURCE: University of Illinois at Chicago, news release, Nov. 4, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Wildcats, Badgers to Meet in Maui Nov 20, 2009
UA is 4-3 against the league over the previous five seasons, last facing a Big Ten opponent on Dec. 8, 2007, in what was a 78-72 (ot) defeat of Illinois at the United Center in Chicago. IN NOVEMBER: Fast starts have become the norm for the Wildcats. (Pac-10.org)
YouthBuild McLean Co. gets green jobs training grant Nov 20, 2009
Four of the eight state grants went to the Chicago area. Peoria, Rockford and Springfield also received grants. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Softball Inks Four During Early Signing Period Nov 20, 2009
In 2009, she garnered Chicago Tribune All-State special mention recognition after piloting the Griffins to an Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 4A regional title ... "She has a good changeup and does a good job of changing the speed of her pitches. Caitlin has played for one of the top club organizations in the Chicago area.". (Slubillikens.com)
MARGERY LEE CLYNE - 95 - ALVA, OK Nov 20, 2009
They set up their first home in Chicago, Illinois while her husband finished medical school. Dr. Clyne interned in Canada and then set up his own practice in McLeansboro, Illinois where their two daughters were born. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Market Forecaster Nov 20, 2009
For the week, Chicago wheat closed 41 3/4 cents higher; Kansas City wheat 39 1/2 cents higher and Minneapolis wheat 37 1/2 cents higher. Despite the confirmation of bearish U.S. and world ending stocks, wheat values rallied last week on major short covering by the funds as technical charts were oversold. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Hawkeyes Return to Action Tuesday vs. Duquesne Nov 19, 2009
Iowa lost to Maryland, in Baltimore, in 2000, defeated Georgia Tech in 2001 in Iowa City, lost at Florida State in 2003 and lost to Duke, in Chicago, in 2002. Iowa did not take part in 2003-04 and 2004-05. (Hawkeyesports.com)
When Weirdos Are Welcome In Washington Nov 19, 2009
Obama's education appointments, who came out of the Chicago political machine right along with Rahm Emanuel and David Axelrod, will have nearly $100 billion in new money to indoctrinate America's youth. Obama Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is notorious for trying to start a gay high school in Chicago. (Investors Business Daily)
At EIU, Merriner talks political corruption Nov 19, 2009
The former Chicago Sun-Times political reporter/editor asked the students to write a law that would clean up Illinois politics, but to write this law without worrying about whether it would pass in the General Assembly ... Edgar was in the audience and he asked about Chicago-area U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald s prosecution of political figures for charges that would not have been filed 30 years ago, which Merriner had referenced earlier in his presentation. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sallee signs five for EIU women's basketball team Nov 19, 2009
Signing National Letters of Intent were Brittany Cochran of Chicago Bogan, Jordyne Crunk of Belleville Althoff Catholic, Jackie Herman of Wilmot Union at Twin Lakes, Wis ... Cochran has been the leading rebound during her career at Bogan High School on Chicago s South Side, entering her senior season with 625 points and 628 rebounds as a prep player. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Dog beaten to death against wall, furniture Nov 19, 2009
Dr. Robyn Barbiers, president of the Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago, said reasons for people abusing animals vary. "It runs the gamut," she said. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Funeral planned for Ill soldier killed at Ft Hood Nov 19, 2009
Funeral services will be held later in the day for a 21-year-old Chicago soldier who was killed during the shooting rampage at Fort Hood ... Her body arrived in Chicago earlier this week. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Ill. lab lands money for battery research Nov 19, 2009
A Chicago-area laboratory will get $8 ... The money for the lab just southwest of Chicago is a slice of more than $104 million set aside by the U.S. Department of Energy for projects nationwide that aim to improve energy technology. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Bill would stop move of detainees to Thomson Nov 19, 2009
Gov. Pat Quinn's office issued a statement Saturday saying that Obama administration officials will visit the maximum-security Thomson Correctional Center about 150 miles west of Chicago to see if it can be put to better use by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. (AP Photo/The Daily Gazette, Alex Paschal, File). (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Fact check: Guantanamo detainees and U.S. prisons Nov 19, 2009
CHICAGO -- As the Obama administration considers a plan to move Guantanamo Bay detainees to prisons on U.S. soil, including possible sites in Illinois and Michigan, proponents and critics are spinning the facts ... Mark Kirk and several other Congress members from Illinois, contend moving Guantanamo prisoners there would make the state - with its signature Chicago skyscrapers - a terrorist target ... Chicago has been on guard against terrorism since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Big Ten Network to Air 'Larger Than Life: The Red Grange ... Nov 19, 2009
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL HOME OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Big Ten Network to Air 'Larger Than Life: The Red Grange Story. (Fightingillini.com)
There is no proof bad manager is a racist Nov 19, 2009
Send questions to or Ask Amy, Chicago Tribune, TT500, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
U.S.-China co-op critical to meaningful climate solution Nov 19, 2009
CHICAGO, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Collaboration and partnership between China and the United Sates are absolutely critical to a meaningful, substantive and programmatic climate solution, a U.S. environment expert has said. Suzanne Malec-McKenna, commissioner of the Department of Environment at City of Chicago, said Tuesday in an interview with Xinhua that it is just so exciting to see China, the largest developing country, and the United States, the largest developed country, to work together ... On... (Xinhuanet, China)
Kim Bettasso Nov 19, 2009
Her office is located at Dearborn Station, in Chicago ... She will be consulting with clients both in the Illinois Valley and Chicago markets. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Market Forecaster Nov 19, 2009
For the week, Chicago wheat closed 41 3/4 cents higher; Kansas City wheat 39 1/2 cents higher and Minneapolis wheat 37 1/2 cents higher. Despite the confirmation of bearish U.S. and world ending stocks, wheat values rallied last week on major short covering by the funds as technical charts were oversold. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Kyle Cain Signs NLI to Attend ... Nov 19, 2009
6-7 forward from the Chicago area finishing his prep career at the New Hampton School in New Hampshire. Kyle Cain signed his National Letter of Intent to attend Rhode Island next season. (Gorhody.com)
Pagliuca propelled by corporate mind, personal touch Nov 19, 2009
By April, they were married, flying back from their Chicago wedding in time for class Monday. Regular guy, rising star With a fortune worth at least $260 million, a $6. (Boston Globe)
Market Forecaster: Hogs rallied last week on strong cash trade Nov 19, 2009
For the week, Chicago wheat closed 53. 5 cents lower, Kansas City wheat 50. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Hawkeyes Hit the Road Nov 19, 2009
Jay was a four-time letterwinner and went on to win Super Bowl XX with the 1985 Chicago Bears. Bruce used a redshirt in 1980 and came back as a team captain for Hayden Fry's 1981 Big Ten Championship team. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Ald. Reilly spurns new East Loop TIF Nov 19, 2009
The 82-story skyscraper is owned by Piedmont Office Realty Trust and managed by Chicago-based Jones Lang ... The property owners and Chicago Loop Alliance, a downtown business group, had hoped a TIF district might help fund improvements to the stretch of Michigan Avenue between the Chicago River and Millennium Park, said Ty Tabing, the alliances executive director ... The 2009 version of our popular look at Chicago. (Crain's Chicago Business)
