Dukeman to continue basketball career at Elmhurst Jun 10, 2008
Dukeman, who scored a team-high 21 points in the Lake Land All-Star Game in April for the winning West team (105-102), said he looked at Illinois Wesleyan, Millikin, Illinois College and Monmouth College. I really came down to Elmhurst and Illinois Wesleyan, said Dukeman, a six-foot-eight center. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Chris Zorich Joins Notre Dame Athletics Staff Jun 6, 2008
He was a member of the Board of Trustees at Lewis University and the Illinois College of Optometry. In 1993, The Christopher Zorich Foundation () was established to honor Chris' mother, who passed away his senior year at Notre Dame. (Und.com)
SIC's Summer Showcase kicks off June 21 Jun 6, 2008
SIC - It's the summer of the child for the Southeastern Illinois College theater department, with adaptations of a well-loved children's book and a classic Disney adventure heading SIC's 2008 Summer Showcase. A cast is set and rehearsals have begun for the stage adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the first book in C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia series. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Post 147 set to bounce back to winning ways Jun 5, 2008
Former Marion Wildcats and now Southeastern Illinois College players Tyler Finnie, Tyler Bowles. and Kalip Merrill will provide experienced pitching. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
'Coach Q' resigns; heads to Stqrkville Jun 5, 2008
HARRISBURG - Southeastern Illinois College head women's basketball coach and interim athletic director Franqua "Coach Q' Bedell has resigned in order to take an assistant coaching position with the womens' basketball program at Mississippi State University in Starkville.Bedell ascended to the head coaching position - as well as that of interim athletic director - after one year as an SIC assistant, when former Lady Falcon coach Greg Franklin took an assistant coaching position at Mississippi... (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Herrin native named JALC VP for administration Jun 4, 2008
In 1984, Daugherty, doctoral in hand, got his foot in the door at Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg where he has worked for the past 24 years. He worked his way up the ladder until becoming dean of student affairs. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
Time on the computer taxes the eyes Jun 4, 2008
"It's sort of the end stage of the fatigue phenomenon," says Dr. Kent M. Daum, vice president and dean of academic affairs at the Illinois College of Optometry. "Although it's not permanent, it can last months and years. And it's just a devil of a thing to treat.". (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Muscatine native excels in veterinary medicine: Credentials have even landed him on national TV (1233) Jun 4, 2008
We returned to Champaign-Urbana in 1997 where I assumed the role of senior vice president at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, and also took an adjunct appointment at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary College of Veterinary Medicine. Hansen is the senior vice president of all the ASPCA animal health services. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Local doctor to relocate to Peoria Jun 1, 2008
Dr. Lowe earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria in 1999, and received his OB/GYN specialty training at Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colo. where he served as Chief Resident in 2002-2003. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Smithpeters will play basketball at SIC May 31, 2008
HARRISBURG - Matt Smithpeters knows all about the bloodlines when it comes to playing basketball at Southeastern Illinois College. After all, oldest brother Kyle parlayed a Falcons career into a successful run with the Southern Illinois University program and then an assistant's job at John A. Logan College. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Lady Hawks had banner season May 29, 2008
Bayer will further her softball career at Southeastern Illinois College. She had an 1. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Man dies in crash May 27, 2008
He had practiced medicine for more than 35 years after attending the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. Police said the driver of the other vehicle, a 53-year-old South Elgin man, was taken to Valley West Community Hospital, but the hospital had no record of him Monday afternoon. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Washington pediatrician dies in DeKalb County rollover crash May 27, 2008
He had practiced medicine for more than 35 years after attending the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. The accident is under investigation. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
The plight of sore eyes May 27, 2008
"It applies to almost everybody," said Daum, who left UAB last year to take a position as vice president and dean of academic affairs at the Illinois College of Optometry. "Sometimes people have the idea that `every time I use one of these devices I expect to be uncomfortable.' No, you should be comfortable when you use these things.". (AL.com)
Inmate garden's new storage shed a community effort May 23, 2008
The most recent donations came from Southeastern Illinois College's building trades class for high school students who assembled the building ... Southeastern Illinois College Foundation donated storage space at its building on Commercial Street, Harrisburg. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
New 108 business manager hired May 21, 2008
Worrell has worked at a number of businesses before coming to the district, such as Clifton Gunderson, and the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, where he worked for eight years as an assistant dean of technology and business. Superintendent Bill Link said Worrell worked as a business manager at Renal Care and Associates in Peoria. (Pekin Times, IL)
Holt's WNBA career underway May 21, 2008
- Former Southeastern Illinois College women's basketball standout Amber Holt's career is underway with the WNBA's Connecticut Sun. Holt, drafted in the first round out of Middle Tennessee State, is averaging four points after two games, both victories. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Allison Moore signs with Southeastern May 17, 2008
Guard/forward Allison Moore, who finished her career as a Lady Hawk with 1,367 career points, signed Wednesday with Southeastern Illinois College. Moore follows teammate Tiffany Williams who signed with John A. Logan earlier in the year. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Women's golf: Knights fail to make late push May 17, 2008
Don't have an account. (older than 14 days). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
SIC's Franklin Named NABC National Coach of the Year May 16, 2008
HARRISBURG - After guiding the Southeastern Illinois College Falcons to their third NJCAA National Tournament in six seasons, Falcons men's basketball head coach Todd Franklin has been selected as the UPS Store/NABC JUCO National Coach of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The Falcons reached the quarterfinals of the NJCAA National Tournament, and finished the 2007-08 season with a 28-8 record. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Methodist pulling away at D3 meet May 16, 2008
Illinois College 366-355 -- 721. TOP INDIVIDUALS -- 1. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Prof, AIDS educator retiring May 16, 2008
Farrell was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Illinois College of Medicine 1970-72. He came to Idaho State University in 1972 planning to just stay a few years before moving on, but both ISU and Southeast Idaho were a great fit. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Kermicle will play football at Jacksonville’s Illinois College May 15, 2008
Kermicle will play football at Jacksonville s Illinois College ... The 6 5 senior got his wish recently when he committed to Illinois College (IC) of Jacksonville after visiting the school twice ... Olney senior Keith Kermicle (front) will play NCAA Division III football for Illinois College in Jacksonville. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Lake Land hires Hull as new VP for academics May 14, 2008
He has also taught at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and Southeastern Illinois College at Harrisburg. The vote was unanimous with roll call answered by board Chairwoman Doris Reynolds and trustees Kent Metzger, Tom Niebrugge, Mike Sullivan, Leland Glazebrook, Marianne Morgan and student trustee Brittany. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Students told manufacturing jobs an option May 14, 2008
The University of Illinois College of Medicine is expanding and plans to add an additional 30 employees. OSF Saint Francis is building an addition. (Pekin Times, IL)
United Way Illinois division award $15,000 in community enhancement grants May 14, 2008
Call for Help Inc., Catholic Urban Programs, , , Southwestern Illinois College Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and were each awarded a one-time, $2,500 grant for their programs ... Southwestern Illinois College Retired and Senior Volunteer Program will use the funds to provide additional transportation and service to senior volunteers, along with additional resources for current and potential volunteers. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Dennis, Volunteers outlast SWIC in Region 24 tournament May 13, 2008
Dennis worked into, around and out of trouble to polish off John A. Logan College's wild 10-9 victory over Southwestern Illinois College during the NJCAA Region 24 tournament Saturday. It wasn't until Dennis' 172 pitch that the third-seeded Volunteers (32-17) were able to celebrate a hard-earned win that was played under protest. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
Blue Knights drop Region 24 opener May 10, 2008
Southwestern Illinois College pulled off the first upset of the 2008 Region 24 Tournament Thursday evening ... Southwestern Illinois College 5, OCC 3. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Friday, May 9, 2008 News Summary May 10, 2008
Two local members of the award-winning Southeastern Illinois College speech team demonstrated to a Carmi audience Thursday why the team is consistently among the nation's best. A former Carmian, Rich Fulkerson, has retired after 29 years with the Illinois State Police, while another ex-Carmian, Troy Leonberger, has stepped down after 23 years as a member of the state's conservation police. (Carmi Times, IL)
Short, Puckett perform before Carmi audience May 10, 2008
A Carmi audience was presented with two reasons Thursday afternoon why the Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons finished second in a national collegiate speech competition. Those reasons: Abbie Short and Amber Puckett. (Carmi Times, IL)
Health camp seeking students May 9, 2008
The camp program is sponsored by NIU, the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, the AHEC, and other agencies ... With this activity, students get to experience how health and emergency professionals work together to save lives, said Erin Werthman, development coordinator for the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford ... Applications are due on or before May 15 and should be mailed to Vicki Weidenbacher-Hoper, MSW, at the University of Illinois College of... (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
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Daniel Boan Marion FFA, Wal-Mart Foundation, National FFA Organization, Southeastern Illinois College Diesel Technology Program ... Gabe Meadows Southwestern Illinois College soccer. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
BusinessWeek: Commercial bankruptcies rising May 8, 2008
"Increasingly, businesses over the last 10 years have been turning to out-of-court resolutions for resolving financial distress," says Robert Lawless, a bankruptcy law expert at the University of Illinois College of Law. Companies that have no creditors simply close their doors and are not recorded in the statistics. (MSNBC -- Business)
Blue Knights take second in the GRAC May 8, 2008
OCC will take a 32-13 record into the postseason following a three-game Great Rivers Athletic Conference (GRAC) sweep of Southeastern Illinois College this past weekend ... The second-seeded Blue Knights open 2008 Region 24 Tournament play Wednesday at Rent One Park in Marion against seventh-seeded Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) (30-16) ... OCC 8, Southeastern Illinois College 0. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Hatfill chooses Illinois College\ May 4, 2008
Hatfill chooses Illinois College ... Lewistown High School senior Clayton Hatfill plans to enroll at Illinois College in the fall and compete for a position on the men's basketball team ... Illinois College is a member of the Midwest Conference and competes at the NCAA Division III level. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Illini Open Series with Northwestern Saturday May 3, 2008
Webb posted consecutive four-RBI games against Akron and Maryland-Baltimore County, and also racked up four RBIs against Illinois College. Most recently, he knocked in five runs against Penn State. (Fightingillini.com)
OCC Blue Knights keep GRAC title hopes alive May 3, 2008
OCC hosts Southeastern Illinois College Saturday for two seven-inning games beginning at noon before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday for a 1 p.m. first pitch. We just need to win our last three games and let the chips fall where they may, Conley said. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
SIU cooperates with community colleges to encourage transfers May 3, 2008
"Individualized Two Plus Two" is a program offered by Southern Illinois University in cooperation with community colleges all across southern Illinois, including Southeastern Illinois College near Harrisburg. Brad Simpson, the SIU program's director, and Joanna Lane, who coordinates the program on the Southeastern end, spoke enthusiastically about it at Thursday's weekly luncheon meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Carmi. (Carmi Times, IL)
St. Xavier student charged in threatening graffiti case May 3, 2008
CHICAGO (AP) - A 19-year-old Illinois college student is due in court today for a bond hearing on charges of scrawling a doomsday message in a dormitory bathroom. The threat prompted authorities to shut down Chicago's St. Xavier University for four days last month. (WCAX.com, VT)
Coulson Thelma May 2, 2008
She was valedictorian and 1930 graduate of Chapin High School, attended Illinois College two years and graduated in 1953 from MacMurray College. She taught five years in Morgan County rural schools, one year at Meredosia Grade School, and 24 years at first grade in Versailles Grade School. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Somerset podiatrist retires May 2, 2008
He is grew up in Iowa and is a graduate of the University of Iowa and the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. He did his surgical training at the Podiatry Hospital of Pittsburgh. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Conley hits 1,000-win mark May 2, 2008
Sophomore Troy Ellis three-run walk-off homer gave OCC a dramatic 8-7 Great Rivers Athletic Conference (GRAC) win over Southwestern Illinois College at Dennis Conley Field. The Blue Knights split squad hammered host Greenville College 7-0 and 18-0, bringing Conley s career record to 1,001-491. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Jacquelyn Mitchard juggles roles of mom, best-selling author May 2, 2008
SIC CAMPUS - A person in the crowd at Southeastern Illinois College asked author Jacquelyn Mitchard how she finds the privacy to write while raising seven children. Having written 13 bestsellers -- her first being the inaugural book of the Oprah Winfrey Book Club -- while being mom to so many kids gives a definite impression Mitchard is a multi-tasker. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Planting under way at the jail garden Apr 23, 2008
Murphy's Do-It Center donated the tractor for the plowing and materials -- along with Barnes Lumber and DeNeal Building Supply -- for a tool shed that is soon to be built by the building trades class of Southeastern Illinois College. Inmates Raymond Hill and Tracy Bridges were removing rocks from the ground Monday as Correctional Officer Matt Wise plowed on the tractor. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Funeral directors, city plan emptying of mausoleum Apr 19, 2008
Mike and Jason Weirauch of Weirauch Funeral Home assisted city crews in unloading the caskets from the semi truck for storage at the Southeastern Illinois College foundation building on Commercial Street ... The caskets arrived late last week and are being stored at the Southeastern Illinois College Foundation building on Commercial Street. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Illini Head to Minnesota for Four-Game Set Apr 18, 2008
He added a scoreless inning of relief against Illinois College and two shutout innings at Eastern Illinois. Haig Mows 'Em Down: Prior to his rough start at Eastern Illinois, pitched well in his first three career outings, not allowing an earned run in five innings while striking out eight and walking just one. (Fightingillini.com)
Friay Finishers April 18, 2008 Apr 18, 2008
Playing for Southwestern Illinois College, Bostick led his conference with an 18. 2 points per game scoring average this season. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Community-based Approach Best Bet To Control Free-roaming Cats, Survey Suggests Apr 17, 2008
16, 2008) A survey gauging Ohioans attitudes about free-roaming cats suggests that no single statewide measure would be sufficient in managing cat overpopulation because public opinion about outdoor cats varies widely across the state. In particular, perceptions about the need to regulate cat overpopulation in Ohio tend to differ among rural and urban dwellers and among cat owners and people who do not own pets. (Science Daily)
Bostick Named NJCAA Player of the Year Apr 17, 2008
The NJCAA Men's Basketball Coaches Association announced today that Gopher recruit Devron Bostick of Southwestern Illinois College has been named the Division I National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Player of the Year ... Bostick led Southwestern Illinois College in scoring at 18. (Minnesota Sports -- Rivals.com)
Walter Boyle Apr 15, 2008
He was a graduate of Poole School, John Swaney High School, University of Illinois and University of Illinois College of Law. He attended Harvard Law School for advanced study. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Extension prepares for funding cuts Apr 13, 2008
In addition, matching grant programs operated through Extension, such as federally supported nutrition initiatives, likely would be impacted, explains Gary Beaumont of the University of Illinois College of ACES.. Beaumont says that ACES expects the reduction of Extension operations as a result of the funding loss could directly impact 450 jobs and result in a funding loss of 29 million when costs associated with employee separations are included. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
BASEBALL (56) Apr 12, 2008
Illinois 17, Illinois College 0. Michigan 12, Toledo 4. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Area trio provisionally qualify for NCAA III nationals Apr 12, 2008
Monmouth plays in the South along with Lake Forrest, Knox, Illinois College and Grinnell. Coutts, a senior outfielder, has started all 15 games she has played for the Fighting Scots. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Illini Host #23 Michigan in Weekend Series Apr 11, 2008
He added a scoreless inning of relief against Illinois College to increase his streak of innings without allowing an earned run to 8 1/3 ... Haig then tossed an inning of shutout relief against Illinois College on Wednesday ... Last Time Out: Indiana, Illinois College Illinois has been playing excellent baseball lately, winning four of its five games in the past week. (Fightingillini.com)
Amber Holt picked 9th in WNBA draft Apr 11, 2008
But nine is fine for the former Southeastern Illinois College women's basketball standout, as being the ninth selection overall in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft ... "Not a bad story for a girl who played basketball at Southeastern Illinois College.". (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Big Innings Lift Illini to 17-0 Win Over Blueboys Apr 10, 2008
John Schlichter had a career night against Illinois College, going 4-for-5 with 4 RBIs and three doubles ... - Illinois exploded with an eight-run third inning, sending 13 batters to the plate, and seven pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout of Illinois College as the Orange and Blue won, 17-0, at Illinois Field. (Fightingillini.com)
Illini Game at Bradley Cancelled Apr 9, 2008
The Illini will host Illinois College on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in a make-up game ... The game will not be rescheduled at this point because of a lack of a common open date, but the Illini have added a game against Illinois College on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Illinois Field. (Fightingillini.com)
Ban backfire? Apr 9, 2008
Macomb Journal-Macomb, Illinois - News. Wednesday, April 09, 2008. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Authorities doubt that state smoking ban is enforceable Apr 8, 2008
Steven Beckett, director of the trial advocacy program at the University of Illinois College of Law, called the statute messed up. I predict it s going to be found unconstitutional at some point in time, Beckett said. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Smoking ban leads to confusion, court challenges Apr 8, 2008
Harrisburg Daily Register Online - News. Tuesday, April 08, 2008. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Drinking Tea May Offer Health Benefits, But Evidence Still Limited Apr 7, 2008
A group of researchers from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry believe that black tea and its components benefit oral healh by interfering with the. . (Science Daily)
Harrellson Readies for Whirlwind Recruit Tour Apr 7, 2008
Date: Apr 7, 2008 Bloomington Indiana athletic department officials should be receiving some paperwork from Southwestern Illinois College big man Josh Harrellson today. to read the rest of this story. (HoosierInsider.com)
Neighbors in the News Apr 6, 2008
Bayle earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Illinois College in 2003. He is a district technology manager for the DeKalb School District. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
SIC hosting powerlifting championships Apr 5, 2008
HARRISBURG _ The 2008 USAPL Illinois State Powerlifting Championships will be held Saturday, April 26 at Southeastern Illinois College. The USAPL is the nation's largest drug-free powerlifting federation and is an affiliate of the International Power Federation. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Lamar moves to 4-0 as OCC splits GRAC twin bill with Blue Storm Apr 3, 2008
Pitching reigned supreme Saturday when OCC and Southwestern Illinois College met in Belleville for a Great Rivers Athletic Conference doubleheader ... OCC 2, Southwestern Illinois College 1 (nine innings) ... Southwestern Illinois College 2, OCC 0. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)