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Early, Southern Illinois edge Evansville 53-52
Jeff Early stole the ball and sank a free throw with 2 seconds left, sending Southern Illinois to a 53-52 victory over Evansville on Saturday. Early led the Salukis (8-16, 5-8 Missouri Valley) with 14 points. Dantiel Daniels scored 11 points and blocked five shots, while Mamadou Seck had 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Illinois official says state outlook improving,...
Illinois budget director David Vaught's visit to Peoria on Friday was a case of good news and bad news.
NRP Expands Illinois Tonnage
Natural Resource completed its fifth acquisition of coal reserves at the Deer Run mine, Illinois.
Illinois bill: Applicants don't have to give out...
An Illinois state representative from Chicago has introduced legislation in Springfield that would ban businesses from requiring job applicants to divulge their social media passwords.
Chicago Suburban LaGrange Park to Receive...
CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has awarded a $600,000 grant for public works construction to the Village of LaGrange Park , under the ...
Planned job cuts by Illinois employers quadruple...
Job cut announcements by Illinois-based employers quadrupled in January from December and rose 86 percent from January 2011, according to the latest Challenger, Gray & Christmas report.There were 7,601 job cut announcements by Illinois employers in January, up from 4,078 a year earlier and up from 1,887 in December. Among employers announcing plans to cut workers last month were Kraft Foods with ...
Illinois budget director assures local mayors that...
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS • The Illinois Governor's budget director assured Southwestern Illinois mayors today that the state's dire financial and budgetary woes are improving. 
Nationwide Title Clearing Sued by Illinois Over...
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan sued Nationwide Title Clearing Inc., a Florida company she claims caused the filing of faulty documents with county clerks.
Illinois accuses Nationwide Title Clearing of...
The attorney general in Illinois on Thursday sued a mortgage document firm and said it filed "faulty" documents with local governments in a rush to process mortgages and foreclosures.
Illinois accuses mortgage firm of robosigning
(Reuters) - The attorney general in Illinois on Thursday sued a mortgage document firm and said it filed "faulty" documents with local governments in a rush to process mortgages and foreclosures. Nationwide Title Clearing Inc was a "key contributor" to the mortgage crisis by "undermining the integrity and accuracy of the mortgage servicing and foreclosure process," Attorney General Lisa Madigan ...
Illinois high court to rule in police torture case
An inmate who says Chicago police officers tortured him into confessing to a brutal rape could learn Thursday whether the Illinois Supreme Court will allow him to present evidence of coercion that was denied at trial, a ruling that could have implications for as many as 20 other inmates seeking similar appeals.
Illinois high court orders hearing in cop...
The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday reaffirmed its longstanding opposition to coerced and tortured confessions, upholding a lower court's decision that said a confession obtained by police torture or other physical abuse must always be thrown out.
Illinois State loses 102-74 to No. 13 Creighton
Illinois State coach Tim Jankovich said he felt helpless watching No. 13 Creighton break out to a quick and big lead against his Redbirds. He called a couple of early timeouts, but nothing could slow down the Bluejays as they beat the Redbirds 102-74 on Wednesday night. "You can dig a 10-0 hole, and I've seen it erased a million times," Jankovich said.
Illinois sticks mostly to Midwest
CHAMPAIGN - New Illinois coach Tim Beckman has drawn a figurative circle around the area surrounding the campus and called it "Illini Nation."
Illinois Signing Day: Beckman targets Illini needs
CHAMPAIGN -- On Tuesday night, Illinois' basketball team upset Michigan State at Assembly Hall. On Wednesday afternoon, it's unlikely Illinois football will announce any upset recruiting hauls but new coach Tim Beckman will reveal the Class of 2012 signees at the arena.

Watseka: Endowment hits right note for symphony
Although she died more than 50 years ago, Katharine A. Clifton still keeps giving and building in Iroquois County. Or at least, her trust does. This month, the trust gave a $180,000 gift to the Sugar Creek
Boys basketball: Iroquois West gets road win
Iroquois West hit the road Wednesday for a make-up game and came away with a 72-55 victory over Armstrong Township High School. After jumping out to an early first-quarter lead, the Raiders never looked back. They shot 53
High school girls basektball: Raiders get win, but...
GILMAN -- Iroquois West thought it was getting a sneak peek of a possible upcoming attraction. The Raiders will travel to St. Anne in two weeks for Class 1A regional play, where they could potentially face the top-seeded
Local news briefs: Dec. 31
KANKAKEE COUNTY County Board approves superintendent A Kankakee County Board committee Thursday unanimously voted to promote Gregg Murphy to superintendent of schools for Kankakee and Iroquois counties. Kay Pangle, who is retiring this week after heading
College basketball girls basketball: IW tops...
Iroquois West received 10 points each from Jen Cox and Morgan Small and cruised to an easy 45-20 victory Saturday. Tiffany Nugent led the Wildcats (0-9) with seven points. Fenwick 75, Bishop McNamara 57 The Irish
Iroquois County: Board praises Pangle's work
Retiring Regional School Superintendent Kay Pangle thanked the Iroquois County Board Tuesday for its support of her and the Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Education through her 17 years. Pangle has announced her retirement, effective at the end of
Iroquois County: County to get less in real estate...
The Iroquois County Board approved a tax levy for collection next year of $4,582,300 -- a decrease of 15.6 percent from the amount of real estate taxes for county government this year. The reduction was possible because funds
Iroquois County: Board ups turbine fees fivefold
Wind farm developers will be paying a lot more if they want to erect turbines in Iroquois County. The county board approved a revised wind energy ordinance Tuesday that increases decommissioning fees for towers fivefold -- to $50,000.
Iroquois County: Shure appointed to county board
After months of contentious debate, retired businessman John Shure, of rural Buckley, was appointed to the Iroquois County Board Tuesday to replace Keith McTaggart, of rural Gilman, who resigned July 13. Shure had been recommended to County Board
Iroquois County: Former county clerk repays...
Former Iroquois County Clerk Mark Henrichs, of rural Buckley, has paid restitution of $17,500 to the county in connection with his conviction for a scheme in which he sold his own trailer to the county for a mobile polling
Iroquois County: Henrichs pays restitution
Former Iroquois County Clerk Mark Henrichs, of rural Buckley, has paid restitution of $17,500 to the county in connection with his conviction for a scheme in which he sold his own travel trailer to the county for a mobile
Iroquois County: Chicago Heights man killed in...
A 72-year-old Chicago Heights man on his way to be with his family in Pittwood on Saturday following his brother's death was killed after his vehicle struck a semitrailer near Clifton in Iroquois County. Daniel Barrett III was
Iroquois County: Crescent City man killed in early...
A single-vehicle rollover on U.S. Route 24 early this morning claimed the life of Dennis Eby, 44, of Crescent City. The accident occurred at a curve along the highway at 1890 E. Road near the entrance of Iroquois
HS Basketball: Momence keeps up the momentum
After an ugly 56-32 road loss Tuesday against Herscher for its season opener, Momence could have easily been intimidated when undefeated Iroquois West came to town on Friday night. But within minutes of taking the court, Momence made
Education: Regional school chief Pangle set to...
After 17 years as regional superintendent of schools for Kankakee and Iroquois counties, and one year into her fifth term, Kay Pangle on Tuesday said she's stepping down. The 67-year-old Springfield native said it's time to look after
Iroquois County School District: Home value...
In anticipation of another year of reduced state funding and a slightly decreased local real estate tax base, discussions began Tuesday in Watseka for setting next year's real estate taxes for Iroquois County Community Unit School District #9.
Politics: Iroquois County heavyweights support...
A dozen prominent Iroquois County Republicans -- current and former officials -- endorsed state Rep. Jason Barickman, of Champaign, Tuesday in his challenge for the senate seat of longtime county Republican leader Sen. Shane Cultra, of Onarga. Sheriff
Iroquois County indictments released
James A. Devine, Iroquois County state's attorney, announced that the grand jury of Iroquois County indicted the following on Nov. 2: * Nicholas A. Nephew, 22, of Danforth, for possession of cannabis between 30 and 500 grams.
Police blotter: Nov. 14, 2011
Domestic battery * Brent J. Saathoff, 33, of Onarga, was arrested by Iroquois County sheriff's police Saturday for domestic battery and criminal damage to property. * Rebecca L. Redman, 42, of Sheldon, was arrested by Iroquois County
High school girls basketball: Iroquois West needs...
Iroquois West has plenty of talent on paper. Now it's all about finishing. Early in January, the Raiders pushed their record to 12-7 with a one-point victory over Sangamon Valley Conference foe Watseka. But the squad struggled down
Police blotter: Nov. 12, 2011
Domestic battery Rebecca L. Redman, 42, of Sheldon, was arrested for domestic battery by Iroquois County sheriff's police on Thursday. Property damage * The recent string of property damage to vehicles hasn't yet stopped.
Iroquois, Kankakee counties: Students rock the...
You might not have noticed, but Tuesday was Election Day. No, it wasn't for some obscure elected office and, no, Republicans and Democrats were nowhere on the ballot. Instead, scores of students in 14 elementary and junior
High school boys soccer roundup: Iroquois West...
GILMAN -- It's not easy in any sport, including soccer, to beat a team three times in one season. But in order to keep its season alive Wednesday, Iroquois West had to do that against Watseka in a
Iroquois County: Health costs kept down for...
The Iroquois County Board balanced its budget for the coming fiscal year on Tuesday, largely due to savings in the cost of insurance for employees. The board's finance committee credited Andy Wheeler, of CIBC, the county's health insurance
Donovan: 'Pickers' pay visit
The History Channel's "American Pickers'' were in Iroquois County last weekend. Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, the two men that drive their white van across the country in search of "forgotten relics," according the "American Pickers" page on

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