State marching band competition hits all the right notes Oct 25, 2009
Urbana High School's Deven Carter plays a trumpet solo as the Tigers perform ''I Believe'' during the State of Illinois Invitational High School Marching Band Championships, held Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Illinois State University's Hancock Stadium in Normal. (The Pantagraph/STEVE SMEDLEY). (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Illinois Places First at Illini Open Oct 24, 2009
Danelle Woods placed first with a 5K time of 18:49. - 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. (Fightingillini.com)
Second family files suit in fatal double-decker bus accident Oct 23, 2009
Both Chana and Sleezer died in an Urbana hospital hours after their heads hit part of the I-57 bridge structure while they were on the open top deck of the bus. The plaintiffs claim the route was a risk due to the bus height and low clearance of the highway bridge. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Judge recommends Unit 5 be immune from punitive damages in White case Oct 21, 2009
The girls claimed that they were treated as slaves and sexually abused by White, who is now serving 60 years in prison after pleading guilty in 2008 to abusing eight Urbana students and two in McLean County ... Several civil complaints involving Urbana students have been resolved and two others are pending against Unit 5. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Vecchiato Arte - Newsletter Oct 21, 2009
Keith Haring: I lavori in rassegna rappresentano il coloratissimo, primitivo e simbolico universo visivo di dell'artista, il quale, impegnato anche socialmente, riflette con il suo lavoro lo spirito della generazione Pop e della cultura urbana della New York - New Wave anni '80 ... Il suo stile contiene i caratteri di una generazione Pop, mescolati con la cultura sub-urbana dell' East Village di Manhattan; l' obiettivo dell' artista ; sempre quello di creare le "cose" nel modo pi; semplice... (AbsoluteArts.com)
Women's Tennis Announces 2010 Schedule Oct 20, 2009
Head coach Michelle Dasso's squad will face tough competition in 2010. - The University of Illinois women's tennis team announced its 2010 spring schedule on Monday. (Fightingillini.com)
Masar Called Up to U.S. Women's National Team Oct 20, 2009
The Urbana native ranks second in school history in career assists (20), third in points (74) and fifth in goals (27). She has continued her soccer career with the Chicago Red Stars of Women's Professional Soccer. (Fightingillini.com)
Kinzinger has most campaign cash among 3 GOP candidates in 11th District Oct 19, 2009
Tim Johnson of Urbana pulled in about $26,000 in the last three months. He has $135,000 in the bank. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Related: B-N school districts helping all children receive high levels of achievement Oct 18, 2009
The program included professional development for teachers, raising expectations, accessing students, focusing on individuals, and continued monitoring, said Lizanne Destefano, professor of education at the University of Illinois in Urbana, who evaluated Stevenson as part of the program. "The school made significant progress under that initiative," she said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Brides can be cheap, but not tacky Oct 16, 2009
-- Alissa Cohorst of Urbana, Illinois. I've been an event planner for 14 years. (CNN)
Warmer, drier winter may not happen for Central Illinois Oct 16, 2009
"There isn't a real strong impact here especially with a weaker El Nino," agreed Mike Timlin, regional climatologist at the Midwestern Regional Climate Center at the University of Illinois in Urbana. "It's not a simple coherent signal.". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Unit 5 attorney: Urbana's district suit in Jon White case has no 'merit' Oct 15, 2009
Unit 5 attorney: Urbana's district suit in Jon White case has no 'merit ... Unit 5 attorney: Urbana's district suit in Jon White case has no 'merit ... NORMAL -- A lawsuit by the Urbana school district against Unit 5 in the case of Jon White, a former teacher and convicted child molester, should not move forward, according to an attorney for the Normal-based district. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Taylor joins Princeton Family Physicians Group Oct 14, 2009
Dr. Jennifer Taylor received her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Urbana. She completed her residency in family medicine with training in obstetrics and gynecology at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Nine to be honored with EIU alumni awards during Homecoming Oct 12, 2009
He resides in Urbana with his wife, Maria, class of 98. Ellen Eardley, 99. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Pumpkin shortage? Not in Illinois Oct 9, 2009
URBANA ; Although shortages of both jack-o-lantern pumpkins and canned pumpkin in stores have been reported, researchers say there are plenty of both available, particularly in the Midwest. Part of the confusion about possible shortages is because there are many different pumpkin varieties,; said Bill Shoemaker, researcher at the University of Illinois Horticulture Research Center in St. Charles. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
The National Weather Service has issued an alert Oct 9, 2009
Click here for full text of the alert. TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE EXTRAS FRONT PAGE PDF. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Cherry Eye in Canines Oct 7, 2009
According to Dr. Erica Tolar, veterinary ophthalmology resident at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana, some veterinarians will opt to leave a gland exposed if repeated replacement surgery has not been successful. Although untreated cherry eyes can become infected, Dr. Tolar says that the gland is still functional and is not always irritating to the dog. (Suite101.com)
U of Ill. trustees OK president's resignation Oct 4, 2009
University of Illinois President B. Joseph White resigned Wednesday following reports that the school admitted politically connected applicants over more qualified ones at its Urbana-Champaign campus. White said he sent a resignation letter to Christopher Kennedy, the chairman of the university's board of trustees. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
U of I trustees pick temporary president Oct 4, 2009
URBANA -- Trying to regroup after an admissions scandal, trustees at the University of Illinois accepted the resignation of the school's president on Saturday and named a popular former president as his temporary replacement ... Politically connected applicants for spots at the university's flagship campus in Urbana-Champaign were given special attention and tracked through a list known as Category I. News reports and documents released by the university showed that some of those connected... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Don't use law to curtail freedom of others Oct 4, 2009
Posted: Sunday, October 4, 2009 12:00 am. If they aren't bothering you, don't bother them. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Bonsai: A living art Oct 3, 2009
Essentially, bonsai is a tree that is grown with a constricted root system, said Phil Nixon, an entomologist with the University of Illinois Extension at Urbana. It is a unique blend of horticulture and art, so essentially, it is a living art, said Nixon, 57, who has grown bonsai as a hobby since 1973, and has studied a variety of trees, as well. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Game Against Heartland Rained Out Oct 2, 2009
Illinois' game against Heartland has been cancelled and will not be made up. Illinois' softball game against Heartland scheduled for tonight at Eichelberger Field has been cancelled due to rain. (Fightingillini.com)
Maroon star's status questionable vs. Wave Oct 2, 2009
Mattoon 34, Urbana 13 ... Central 50, Urbana 0. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Gaming Tech Aids Scientists Building Virtual Synthetic Chromatophore Oct 1, 2009
A team of University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (U.I.U.C.) physicists has assembled a supercomputer consisting of several hundred superfast graphics processing units typically used for rendering highly sophisticated video game graphics that they think will help them build a simulation depicting how proteins turn light energy into chemical energy, a process called photosynthesis. "Ninety-five percent of the energy that life on Earth requires are fueled by photosynthetic processes," says , a... (Scientific American)
Urbana schools sue Unit 5 over Jon White case Sep 30, 2009
Jon White, seen here in April, pleaded guilty last year to sexually abusing eight students at Urbanas Thomas Paine Elementary School and two students at Colene Hoose Elementary School in Normal ... BLOOMINGTON -- Unit 5 School District deliberately misled the Urbana school district about former Colene Hoose teacher and convicted sex offender Jon White, according to an Urbana lawsuit filed against the local district ... In the civil action asking at least $1 million in damages, Urbana... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Clinic's switch to OSF shows need for reform Sep 25, 2009
As Carle Clinic transitioned from ownership by Urbana-based Carle Clinic Association to Peoria-based OSF Healthcare System "an undisclosed sum" - you can bet millions of dollars - "transitioned" in the other direction to Urbana and into the pockets of the handful of Carle physicians, the clinic owners. Where did the Peoria-based OSF Healthcare System get these millions of dollars. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
On Duty 09/21/09 Sep 21, 2009
Manes, a plans officer, is a member of Headquarters 33rd Brigade Combat Team, Illinois Army National Guard, Urbana ... He is a graduate of Mount Pulaski High School and the University of Illinois, Urbana. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Illini Set to Open Fall Season at Olympia Fields... Sep 17, 2009
Illini Set to Open Fall Season at Olympia Fields Invitational - FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL HOME OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. The Illini are set to host the third annual Olympia Fields Country Club Fighting Illini Invitational this weekend. (Fightingillini.com)
Study predicts an uncertain future for forests Sep 16, 2009
URBANA - The composition of some of our nation's forests may be quite different 200 to 400 years from today according to a recent study at the University of Illinois. The study found that temperature and photosynthetic active radiation were the two most important variables in predicting what forest landscapes may look like in the future. (EurekAlert!)
You get big kick out of watching the Green Wave punt sometimes Sep 15, 2009
While fixing some of those special teams shortcomings might get some attention preparing for Friday s 7 p.m. home game against Urbana, the focus of this week s Mattoon practice is likely to be tackling ... After facing three teams that have at least gotten votes in state rankings two of them in the higher Class 6A Mattoon gets this Friday home game against Urbana in a match-up of two 0-3 Class 5A teams. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
U of Illinois faculty back leaders' ouster Sep 15, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Patriot League Men's Soccer Release 9.14.09 Sep 15, 2009
Nick Leigh, Lafayette Sr., B, Urbana, Ill. Leigh helped the Leopards record a pair of shutout victories at the Lafayette Soccer Classic. (Patriotleague.com)
Illini Blank Kankakee 10-0 Sep 14, 2009
Hope Howell led the Illini with a home run and four RBI against Kankakee on Sunday. - Illinois softball won its second fall game of the weekend by a score of 10-0, defeating Kankakee on Sunday at Eichelberger Field. (Fightingillini.com)
Illini Crush Lakeland 10-0 in Fall Opener Sep 12, 2009
Danielle Zymkowitz had two hits and three RBI against Lakeland on Friday. - Illinois softball got off to a fast start to its fall season, crushing Lakeland 10-0 on Friday at Eichelberger Field. (Fightingillini.com)
U of I trustees select Christopher Kennedy to lead board Sep 11, 2009
URBANA -- University of Illinois trustees have elected Chicago businessman Christopher Kennedy to be their new chairman. Kennedy is one of six new members of the university's governing board appointed the past few weeks by Gov. Pat Quinn. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Run or pass? Johnson will take either Sep 11, 2009
One of Normal s main problems has been fumbling the ball, losing four fumbles last week against Bloomington and three in the opener when putting the ball on the ground seven times in a 42-21 win over Urbana. The turnovers have included dropped punts and kickoffs although some have also come from option pitches, a risk that comes with that offense. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Carle Clinic: Patients should experience few changes with OSF merger Sep 11, 2009
While both sides have declined to release the financial terms, they say the deal is advantageous to the clinic because it affiliates with a local hospital; to Urbana-based Carle Clinic Association because it sheds a clinic one hour away; and to OSF, which gains a clinic with experienced health care providers who treated 37,000 patients last year. Twenty-eight doctors have remained with the clinic as it transitions to OSF and six have left: general and colorectal surgeon Darryl Fernandes, family... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
U of I scientist: Public policy should promote family mealtimes Sep 10, 2009
URBANA In a new report, University of Illinois professor Barbara H. Fiese urges local, state, and federal governments, businesses, and community leaders to promote family mealtimes as a matter of public policy ... "These food deserts exist even in Champaign-Urbana, which is located on some of the richest soil in the country. When families have to make an effort to create healthy meals, they're likely to choose convenience foods," she said. (EurekAlert!)
Game 2: Illinois State (0-1) at Illinois (0-1) Sep 9, 2009
ISU, meanwhile, has two players from the Champaign-Urbana area, senior S Antonio Adams (Urbana HS) and junior K Steven Fetzer (Mahomet-Seymour HS). Four Illini true freshmen saw the field in the opener: , , and. (Fightingillini.com)
Cheese-eating contest held despite the rain Sep 8, 2009
Third-place honors were taken by Cheridan Kellems, 9, of Urbana. The event, a national contest sponsored by the National Cheese Eating Association located in Arthur, began with plenty of bottled water on hand. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Orange and Blue Place Second at Illini Challenge Sep 5, 2009
Orange and Blue Place Second at Season-Opening Illini Challenge - FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL HOME OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Junior Ashley Thompson was the top Illini finisher at the Illini Challenge, placing third overall. (Fightingillini.com)
Illini Take Fifth Consecutive Challenge Title Sep 5, 2009
Dan Kremske (left) finished second behind Colin Mickow (right), who won the 2009 Illini Challenge. - The Illinois men's cross country team opened the season with its fifth consecutive title at the Illini Challenge at the UI Arboretum on Friday. (Fightingillini.com)
Women's Cross Country Kicks Off Season with Illini Challenge Sep 4, 2009
- The Fighting Illini women's cross country team opens up the 2009 season on Friday, Sept. 4, at the University of Illinois Arboretum in Urbana for the Illini Challenge. The women's race is set to start at 5 p.m, with the men's race to follow at 5:30 p.m.. (Fightingillini.com)
Local goals set for Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon Sep 4, 2009
Hosted by entertainer Jerry Lewis, the telethon will originate from South Point Hotel Casino & Spa in Las Vegas, with Peoria segments from Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino and Champaign-Urbana segments from Andrae's Harley-Davidson, said Amber Lannert, executive director of the MDA Prairie chapter, which covers 42 Central Illinois counties ... Lannert said money raised in Central Illinois stays here for services that include a support group in Bloomington-Normal, clinics in Peoria and Urbana, camps... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Orange and Blue Set to Host Illini Challenge Sep 4, 2009
The 6K race is set to follow the women's race and begin at 5:30 p.m at the UI Arboretum in Urbana. The Orange and Blue will be facing five other squads, made up of Danville Area Community College, Illinois CC Club, ISU, Robert Morris and Southern Illinois - Edwardsville. (Fightingillini.com)
Research recommends compromise when choosing conservation site Sep 3, 2009
URBANA - A lot of variables come into play when selecting a site for environmental conservation that yields benefits to people nearby such as wildlife needs, species and vegetation uniqueness, and costs to the government or community ... "So when you have that flexibility ecologically in the restored grasslands, why not put them a little bit closer to, say, Champaign-Urbana where you have a bunch of people rather than in an area where there aren't many people gaining value from what you've... (EurekAlert!)
U.S. Rep. Tim Johnson reiterates support for reform, but not 'national health care' Sep 3, 2009
Tim Johnson, R-Urbana, a question during a town hall meeting Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at the community room at the Normal Public Library in Normal ... "I believe citizens should be able to purchase insurance even with a pre-existing condition and we should have better services, but it shouldn't lead to a socialized national plan," the Urbana Republican said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
College chat Sep 2, 2009
I know our coaches and players will make the best of this difficult situation and turn their attention to our new' opener next week at Urbana University. "There will be no makeup game and St. Paul's will be forced to pay a cancellation fee and other expenses to West Virginia Wesleyan. In the long run, it might have been cheaper if the Tigers made sure it absolutely, positively was sent overnight.01:18 PMCommentRecommendWhile the quarterback competition at USC takes a lot of the attention in the... (USA Today -- Sports)
Rescued billfold saves day at Corn Festival Sep 2, 2009
Posted: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 12:00 am. I attended the Normal Corn Festival and had just stopped by a bank for some cash and I parked in the nearby parking garage. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Illinois bell tower rings again Aug 31, 2009
URBANA -- Chimes rang for the first time in more than 10 years from the renovated Champaign County Courthouse bell and clock tower. The ringing was marked Saturday with a ceremony in Urbana attended by members of the county's clock and bell tower committee. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Man convicted in murder of police informant Aug 29, 2009
He was also convicted of attempted murder in the wounding of Moore's cousin, 22-year-year-old Isaac Moore of Urbana. Earlier trials in May and June ended in mistrials when juries could not come to unanimous verdicts. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Crowd fills LLC Theater to discuss health care reform Aug 28, 2009
Stating that a government is best that governs least, the Republican from Urbana made it clear he is distrustful of a public option health plan, especially with the federal government announcing a 9 trillion deficit this week. Many times, his statements on out-of-control spending initiatives drew wide applause from the audience. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Rally Sunday kicks off fall programs, potluck at FUMC Aug 28, 2009
Hutchens came to Mattoon from Countryside United Methodist Church in Urbana. His sermon on Sunday will be titled Family Feud. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Langley, Barlow reach U.S. Am Match Play Aug 26, 2009
While one of golf's best short game players in Steve Stricker gave a clinic at Stone Creek in Urbana on Monday, Barlow demonstrated his skills in that area at Southern Hills Tuesday. He missed the green on his first four holes, yet managed to get up and down each time for par. (Fightingillini.com)
Men's Track Adds 15 Recruits to 2010 Squad Aug 26, 2009
Malcolm Taylor (Urbana, Ill. and James Sullivan (Elmhurst, Ill. (Fightingillini.com)
Illinois getting ready for year's first opponent Aug 26, 2009
For more information, or to purchase tickets for the dinner or attend the golf outing at Stone Creek Golf Club in Urbana, contact Heather Harden by email at or by phone at (217) 351-1430 (ext. 12), or Kevin Kaplan by email at or by phone at (888) 599-4483. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mattoon golfers are ninth out of 16 teams Aug 25, 2009
tie, Mattoon 318; Urbana 318; 11. Normal West 319; 12. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Profs Suspected of Bribe-Taking in Germany Aug 24, 2009
The trustee scandal at the University of Illinois at Urbana suggests all is not too well at the American universities too. by Kufr_Akbar August 24, 2009 3:17 AM EDT. (CBS News)
Next-Generation Inorganic LEDs Promise Longer Lives, More Lumens [Slide Show] Aug 22, 2009
The new approach to ILED-making offers a more effective means of fabricating and assembling smaller, thinner ILEDs, says , a University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign professor of materials science and engineering. Rogers and colleagues from Northwestern University, the Institute of High Performance Computing in Singapore, and Tsinghua University in Beijing describe their work funded by Ford Motor Co., the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Energy in the August 21 issue of... (Scientific American)
Mahomet man shoots self in thigh at LeRoy gun range Aug 19, 2009
He was taken to Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, where no condition was available. The hospital told police his injury was non-life threatening and he would likely be treated without being admitted. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Philo family chosen for 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' Aug 19, 2009
Philo, a community of about 1,300 people, is located about nine miles south of Urbana on Illinois 130. According to its Web site, , the non-denominational ministry serves Champaign County residents who are at or below the poverty line. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
US Paper Money Contains Traces Of Cocaine Aug 17, 2009
22, 2006) Yi Lu and his team at the University of Illinois in Urbana has laid the foundation for a new generation of rapid diagnostic tests that are as easy to handle as a pregnancy test: just dunk them in the ... 20, 2006) Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a simple "dipstick" test for detecting cocaine and other drugs in saliva, urine or blood serum. (Science Daily)
Durbin: Town hall meetings on health care 'not productive' Aug 14, 2009
Tim Johnson of Urbana did hold two town hall meetings in Normal and Pontiac. Republican U.S. Rep. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Williams and Stricker Returning to Campus to Host Fundraising Events Aug 12, 2009
- Two Illini currently standing among the top of their respective professional sport are returning to Champaign-Urbana on consecutive weekends to assist their alma mater ... Deron Williams will host the Illini Hoop Legends For Charity Dinner and Auction on Friday, Aug. 28 at 6 pm at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign, followed by a Golf Classic on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Noon at Stone Creek Golf Club in Urbana ... A Gala Reception and Auction will be held on Sunday, Aug. 23 at 6 pm at... (Fightingillini.com)
Discovering soybean plants resistant to aphids and a new aphid Aug 11, 2009
URBANA - This year farmers in the Midwest are growing a new variety of soybeans developed by University of Illinois researchers that has resistance to soybean aphids. However, in addition to the resistant plants, U of I researchers also discovered a new soybean aphid which is not controlled by this resistance. (EurekAlert!)
