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Illinois Tea Party backs Manzullo in GOP primary
The Illinois Tea Party has endorsed longtime U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo over a first-term congressman once backed by Sarah Palin, marking a surprise announcement in the Republican primary race unfolding i
Illinois looks at changing exotic animal laws
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois officials are looking to add some teeth to the state's exotic animal laws.
Illinois' audio recording law under scrutiny
Tiawanda Moore didn't think she was doing anything wrong. When two Chicago police officers tried to stop her from filing a sexual harassment complaint against one of their colleagues in 2010, she wanted to record her conversation with them on her smartphone.
Illinois to extend immunity for drug users who...
Quinn signs law after reports of friends letting friends die rather than risk calling 911.
Verizon Wireless invested $166 million in Illinois...
Verizon Wireless said Monday it spent $166 million on its Illinois network in 2011, an investment that included the company's expansion of its 4G Long-Term Evolution network to markets outside of Chicago.
Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine Recognizes Edelson...
CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jay Edelson, founder and managing partner of Edelson McGuire, LLC was recognized by the Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine as a 2012 Illinois Super Lawyer, and his partner, ...
Verizon Wireless Invests $166 Million in Illinois
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $166 million in 2011 to enhance its existing network in Illinois, which includes the expansion of 4G LTE to Rockford ...
Northwestern has last laugh in win over Illinois
Shurna, Hearn lead key road victory CHAMPAIGN - Illinois' Orange Krush student section chanted "N-I-T" at Northwestern players with less than 11 minutes remaining as the Illini took a four-point lead Sunday. Guard Reggie Hearn chuckled at the insult hurled many times at the NCAA tournament-less Wildcats.
Shawn Harmon Gets the Victory at Disc Golf's J...
The J Town Ice Bowl took place in Channahon, Illinois on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at the Community Park Disc Golf Course. This was a PDGA sanctioned C-Tier event with 82 disc golfers coming out to compete on rather chilly winter day in the Midwest.
Illinois 70 Northwestern 74 Basketball 2012
Photos from the  men's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois in Champaign, IL.  Sunday, February 5, 2012.  
Northwestern holds off Illinois 74-70
John Shurna scored 24 points to lead Northwestern past Illinois 74-70 on Sunday. Reggie Hearn added 20 points on 7 of 8 shooting for the Wildcats (14-8, 4-6), who shot 60 percent from the floor to win back-to-back Big Ten games for the first time this season. Brandon Paul scored 22 points and Meyers Leonard had 21 for Illinois (16-7, 5-5).
Illinois loses to Northwestern 74-70
CHAMPAIGN -- Illinois' students chanted "NIT" at Northwestern with nearly 11 minutes in the second half. The deriding cheers were a little premature as Illinois failed to do little to help its bid for an at-large berth with a 74-70 loss to Northwestern.
Illinois State routs Bradley 78-48
Tyler Brown scored 21 points and Illinois State rolled past Bradley 78-48 Saturday night. The Redbirds (15-9, 7-6 Missouri Valley) never trailed, raced to a 43-21 halftime lead and didn't let up, beginning the second half with a 9-0 run. Bryant Allen added 11 points and John Wilkins scored 10 for Illinois State, which made 51 percent of its shots and was 48 percent from 3-point range.
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.

Lake County approves land purchase for new forest preserve
80 families will have to leave their summer campsThe Lake County Forest Preserves Board on Tuesday unanimously approved the $7.5 million purchase of 227 acres in Antioch Township.
Crushers rally past Grizzlies
The Lake Erie Crushers scored two runs in the seventh and eighth innings to notch a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Gateway Grizzlies on Thursday at All Pro Freight Stadium in Avon, Ohio.
Six rare snakes released into Illinois forests
CHICAGO ? Scientists have released six rare smooth green snakes into a Lake County forest with hopes of boosting their population. The Lake County Forest Preserve District says the small, colorful snakes were released Thursday as part
Lake County interim coroner finds office's woes
WAUKEGAN, Ill. ? Lake County's interim coroner says since taking the job in February he has discovered exorbitant overtime costs and substandard evidence collection procedures. Sheriff Mark Curran says a labor contract was in place that paid
High cost of 1-school districts
Single-school districts have higher administrative expenses per child, Tribune findsJust 11 students make up the entire 7th grade in Lake County's Rondout School District 72, where the lone school has but 161 students.
KCC women's basketball: Cavs dismantle lake County
GRAYSLAKE -- Brittany Mathews scored almost as many points as KCC's opponent on Saturday. The Cavaliers kept their record unblemished with a 129-32 crowning of Lake County. Mathews led KCC with 31 points and five steals. Lexi Carson finished with
New home readied for forest preserve
The Lake County Forest Preserve District is expert at restoring natural habitats, but transforming its new home base into a more welcoming space will be a bit trickier. With marble floors in the entry, paneled walls, polished chrome and other hard-edge features, the box of a building on Winchester Road and Technology Way in Libertyville screams corporate office.
Judge allows garbage as evidence in murder trial
WAUKEGAN, Ill. ? A Lake County judge declares that discarded mail and other items found in her garbage cans are fair evidence in the upcoming murder trial of Marni Yang, a Chicago woman accused of killing the pregnant
Arrest warrant issued for woman accused of sex-toy...
A Lake County judge on Thursday issued a warrant for the arrest of a woman charged with attacking a Gurnee police officer with a sex toy.
Hook, line & sinker: All sizes of fish biting at...
Other people may be deer hunting this weekend. Not Steve Welch.The Lake Shelbyville guide says fish both big and small are bitingat the 11,000-acre reservoir near Decatur.
No break for nail-painting driver in fatal crash
WAUKEGAN - A Lake County judge has refused to modify the sentence of a woman from Morris who struck and killed a motorcyclist while she was painting her nails at the wheel of her car.Circuit Court Judge Fred Foreman said Tuesday that 50-year-old...
Sentence for nail-painting driver to stand
WAUKEGAN, Ill. ? A Lake County judge has refused to modify the sentence of a woman from Morris who struck and killed a motorcyclist while she was painting her nails at the wheel of her car. Circuit
Shepard runs out of gas
Max Keefe practically begged to return to the football field Saturday night. The Lake Forest senior linebacker had been pulled in the third quarter of a Class 6A opener against visiting Shepard. He and his Scouts had taken a 45-3 lead, triggering a running clock.
Man sentenced to 9 years for drugs, explosives
WAUKEGAN, Ill. ? A Lake County judge has handed down a nine-year prison sentence to an Antioch Township man caught in a house with large number of firearms, plus explosives and drugs. The judge handed down
Judge denies retrial request in 2000 murder...
The victim's identity was discovered six years after her murder, revealing new facts, defense attorneys argueA Lake County judge rejected a bid Thursday for a new trial by lawyers for Jason Strong, who was convicted of murder in 2000 even though the identity of the beating victim was then unknown.
Marine unit busy this year
With a warmer summer this year compared with last, the Lake County Sheriff's Marine Unit found itself busier.
County: No money, no talks on city beach...
The Lake County Forest Preserve District does not currently have funding that could be used toward the operation of a municipal beach on Lake Michigan.
Health Department flu shot schedule
The Lake County Health Department has scheduled five more public clinics for annual flu vaccine shots. The clinics are located throughout Lake County and will run through Oct. 1.
Jaycees hope this effort floats them into record...
Was the ginormous soda float that the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Jaycees created over the weekend enough to break the Guinness world record?
It's flu season again
The Lake County Health Department has scheduled six public clinics for annual flu vaccine. The clinics are located throughout Lake County and will run from Sept. 10 to Oct. 1. Three high-volume clinic sites will offer appointments. Walk-ins will also be accepted at these sites.<BR><BR>
Local judge to review Lincolnshire sledgehammer...
A Lake County judge said Friday he did not believe it was necessary to have a judge from outside the county decide if a woman serving a 30-year prison sentence was tricked into admitting her role in the crime.
CLC's golf team is on fire
College of Lake County's men's golf team started its Skyway Conference season on fire, finishing second in the league tourney that was played at Mission Hills Country Club in Northbrook. The Lancers had a four-man, 18-hole team score of 301, just three shots behind winner Waubonsee.<BR><BR>
Mill Creek watershed tour slated Sept. 25
The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission is planning a bus tour Sept. 25 of the North Mill Creek/Dutch Gap Canal Watershed. The tour will take participants to various sites throughout the watershed.
Recorder of Deeds relocation part of major...
The Lake County Recorder of Deeds office is moving up in the world. From the second floor to the sixth floor of the Lake County Building, to be exact, in a heavily organized, three-phase plan that began Monday and will take place over the next several weeks. The move is part of a project to reorganize and consolidate county departments in line with the county's Master Plan.<BR><BR>
Man gets 20 months for gunning down dog
A Lake County man who used a rifle equipped with a telescopic sight to gun down an abandoned dog was sentenced Tuesday to 20 months in prison.

   Man gets 20 months for gunning down dog
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