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    Mason City police chief serves community 25 years  Aug 8, 2007
    e's working part time at the sheriff's office, and working full time in security at Millikin University. It's getting in his blood, too. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Bullock challenges others to help two worthwhile groups  Jul 27, 2007
    The 22-year-old recent graduate of Millikin University hopes to be teaching high school next fall. But, if her father s American Cancer Society Relay for Life team has its way, she might be going into the professional world with a new do: a very, very short hairdo. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Millikin students take 'Ecological Journey' to Galapagos Islands  Jul 25, 2007
    Thirteen students from Millikin University are among the lucky ones who don t have to imagine this photographer s paradise. Among the students was Amanda Bullock, a junior biology major from Mattoon. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Another Fishel to play football at Millikin  Jul 21, 2007
    ARCOLA Following his father Jeff Fishel, Arcola s Daniel Fishel is to play football at Millikin University in Decatur. We are very pleased that Daniel has decided to attend Millikin, said Big Blue coach Doug Niebuhr. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    'The Sound of Music' opens at Little Theatre on the Square next week  Jul 19, 2007
    Millikin University graduate Ella Mouria Seet stars in the role of Maria and Michael Haws plays Captain von Trapp. The additional cast is made up of Kris Skjellerup (Mother Abbess) as the Mother Superior of the convent, Patrick McCarthy (Max Detweiler) as von Trapp s genial but cautious friend, Tori Hicks (Elsa Schraeder) as a fashionable lady visitor to the castle, Kara Guy (Liesl) the oldest von Trapp daughter and Patrick Shaw (Rolf) her love interest. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Six vie for Miss Marigold title  Jul 13, 2007
    She attends Millikin University. Comments. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Pirates! Children’s theater production coming to Atlantic ... Working on the railroad ... Cass County Fair King and Queen Interviews set for next week ... Citnalta to sizzle again ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="20px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Tuesday, July 10, 2007 Pirates! Children’s theater production coming to Atlantic  Jul 11, 2007
    Originally from Davenport, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre from Millikin University in Decatur, Ill ... where she is working on her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre from Millikin University. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    College students from area recognized for achievements  Jun 28, 2007
    Millikin University, Decatur, has named Dustin Stephens, Forrest, its dean's list for the 2007 spring semester. Jacie Casson, formerly of Pontiac, graduated Jan. 13 from the University of St. Francis, Joliet, with a bachelor of social work degree. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)

    INSIDE FREEPORT SWIMMING  Jun 16, 2007
    Jason Buss will be doing the same at Millikin University. For a community the size of Freeport, it is certainly a tremendous feat for a program to accomplish. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)

    In the Spotlight: RICH HARVEY  Jun 10, 2007
    At Millikin University, Harvey starred in football and wrestling. He was a four-year starter at quarterback, leading Millikin to the national playoffs in his sophomore campaign. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Area players earn All-Western Sun Conference honors  Jun 4, 2007
    Belrichard, who served as a team captain, will play at Millikin University next year ... Belrichard, who will play at Millikin University next year, is one of four Spartans to make the All-Western Sun Conference team along with Nici Newquist, Sara Cervenka and Mackenzie Mueller. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Chorale makes beautiful music for 50 years  May 31, 2007
    She majored in music education and voice at Millikin University in Illinois, and came to Half Moon Bay High in the 1970s. Miles and husband Joseph opened a gas station in Moss Beach in 1957. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)

    Former SHS standout Landers enjoys solid season  May 31, 2007
    He also drove in two runs in an 8-5 win at Millikin University in the second game of a doubleheader the following day. In addition, Landers went 1-for-2 with two runs scored in a 7-4 win over Principia College in the first game of a doubleheader April 21 and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles, two runs scored, and three RBI in an 11-1 victory in the nightcap to complete the sweep. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)

    PTHS graduation is Friday  May 26, 2007
    Dian Romonosky, daughter of Ed and Rose Romonosky, 807 Seminole Drive, Pontiac, will attend Millikin University, Decatur, to study chemistry. Michael Schulz, son of Ron and Kim Schulz, rural Pontiac, will attend the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, to study business. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)

    For Dau, a learning experience in 3,200s at state track meet  May 21, 2007
    Dau is to compete in the Decatur Herald & Review Area Best meet Tuesday at Millikin University along with Nance and others. She has still got some goals to shoot for and she has the newness of competing at state, said Heitka. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Rough weather causes area postponements, cancellations  May 16, 2007
    The Decatur Herald & Review Area Best boys and girls track meet involving numerous area athletes was postponed until next Tuesday at Millikin University. In the Class A softball regional games the Arcola vs. Stewardson-Strasburg game was postponed to 4:15 p.m. today at Pana and the Sullivan vs. Beecher City-Cowden-Herrick game was postponed until 6 p.m. today at Bethany. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Let Mattoon's next basketball coaching trial begin  May 10, 2007
    In other words, he has about 1/28th the experience of outgoing coach Bob Lockart, who also attended Millikin University and started at a small school (Argenta-Oreana). Mattoon superintendent Larry Lilly said Inman was chosen because of his comprehensive design for revitalizing the basketball program. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Inmans in as new Wave boys coach  May 9, 2007
    Inman was a student assistant for four years at Millikin University and is a 2002 graduate of Okaw Valley High School. He coached under former Millikin coach Tim Littrell. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Wright to Nebraska; Goedeke to Knox  May 4, 2007
    Other schools Goedeke considered were Lincolnland Community College in Springfield and Millikin University in Decatur. "Pick" to New Jersey: Galesburg's Jeremy Pickrel, in his quest to hit the big leagues, has been given a chance to land a spot on the New Jersey Jackals of the Canadian American League. (Galesburg The Paper, IL)

    Landers enjoying solid season  Apr 25, 2007
    In addition, Landers went 3-for-6 with a season-high four RBI in Blackburn s 14-13 win over Millikin University in a game played at SIU-Carbondale on March 7. He also went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI and a run scored in Blackburn s 9-8, extra-inning win at Robert Morris College, an NAIA program in Springfield, Ill. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)

    Then and Now: RC Q&A with Kevin Koslofski  Apr 24, 2007
    You were a 20th round selection of the Royals in the 84 draft out of high school but still also attended Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. How did that work. (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)

    OCC continues power surge  Apr 13, 2007
    The OCC Blue Knights took their offensive fireworks show to Decatur on Tuesday and toppled the Millikin University JV Big Blue 13-4 and 12-2 ... OCC 13, Millikin University JV 4 ... OCC 12, Millikin University JV 2. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)

    Blue Knights reach 20-win mark with home sweep of McKendree  Apr 11, 2007
    The Blue Knights are back in action today when they travel to Decatur for a matchup with Millikin University. Comments. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)

    Candidate Night educates Delavan community voters  Apr 10, 2007
    He graduated from DHS in 1992, then from Millikin University in 1996 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He is employed by Herget Bank as a commercial loan officer. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Culver-Stockton lands Guymon  Apr 5, 2007
    Guymon chose Culver-Stockton over Millikin University. t came down to Culver and Millikin. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)

    Thiel breaks out clubs in new location  Mar 31, 2007
    Thiel has already started his final two years at Monmouth College with the spring break practice rounds in Alabama and last weekend's Millikin University Spring opener. Thiel was placed on the 'A' team and contributed with an 89 in the first round and an 80 in the second round, for a 169 total score. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)

    State smoking ban vote follows ad blitz  Mar 30, 2007
    Jeff Brand, a communication professor at Millikin University in Decatur, says its not necessarily unusual to see groups take their legislative goals to the tube. I think right now we just have a glut of issues, he said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Congressional Art Show honors young artists  Mar 29, 2007
    Starwalt, who said she's turned her basement into an art studio, plans to study nursing at Millikin University in Decatur, but hopes to take art classes there as well. he reason that we do this, as you can see, is that there are a number of students who are talented, said LaHood. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Thiel could bring Fighting Scots a title  Mar 29, 2007
    "Thiel has already started his final two years at Monmouth College with the spring break practice rounds in Alabama and last weekend's Millikin University Spring opener. Thiel was placed on the 'A' team and contributed with an 89 in the first round and an 80 in the second round, for a 169 total score."My irons were pretty consistent as usual," said Thiel. "But my putter was fire and ice. I'll keep practicing and working hard on it and if I can putt well, I can be as good as anyone in the area. (Galesburg The Paper, IL)

    Endicott Turns Two  Mar 22, 2007
    Kissimmee, FL - (Lockport, NY/Lockport) and (Hellertown, PA/Saucon Valley) each pitched complete games leading the Gulls to wins over Millikin University and Hamilton. EC defeated Millikin 1-0 thanks to Mangine's seven inning, three hit shutout. (Ecgulls.com)

    Downs basketball stature not so diminutive  Mar 20, 2007
    Downs was an all-state running back who hoarded interest from the likes of Millikin University. But playing basketball was an easy choice for him to make. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Blagojevich survey on health care: PR ploy or research?  Mar 17, 2007
    At the Millikin University Entrepreneurship Center in Decatur, director Connie Beck said she began calling small businesses on Wednesday, the same day the administration issued the directive. For the most part, I keep with the script, said Beck, who is among dozens of local economic development officials who received the directive. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Nuclear agency OKs preliminary permit for new Exelon reactor  Mar 9, 2007
    Samuel Galewsky, a Millikin University biology professor and former Clinton resident who now lives in Bloomington, said alternative energy sources such as wind should be explored, along with an emphasis placed on better conserving electricity. "Those are the things Illinois should be thinking about, not about putting yet one more nuclear power plant in our state," he said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    NRC gives nod to 2nd Clinton power plant idea  Mar 9, 2007
    Building another nuclear power plant is the last thing we should do, said Samuel Galewsky, a Millikin University biology professor and former Clinton resident. He currently lives in Bloomington. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Taver Johnson joins OSU staff  Mar 7, 2007
    Johnson then spent three seasons (1996-98) at Millikin University in Decatur, Ill ... The Johnson File:Full Name: Taver R. JohnsonBorn: Cincinnati, OhioDate of Birth: July 8, 1972Age: 34High School: CAPEAlma Mater: Wittenberg, 1994, B. A. in Business AdministrationHonors: Associated Press All-America 1992-93, North Coast Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year 1992-93Position: LinebackerPrevious Coaching Experience: Wittenberg (defensive line, 1994-95), Millikin University (linebackers,... (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)

    House panel moves statewide indoor smoking ban forward  Feb 23, 2007
    Jim Gresham, owner of Lock Stock l near Millikin University in Decatur, says that a ban is simply unnecessary because smokers have become more considerate of their nonsmoking colleagues. he situation has really taken care of itself, he said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Statewide smoking ban proposal moves forward  Feb 23, 2007
    Jim Gresham, owner of Lock Stock l near Millikin University in Decatur says that a ban is simply unnecessary because smokers have become more considerate of their nonsmoking colleagues ... Luther Billis wrote on February 22, 2007 6:36 PM:""Jim Gresham, owner of Lock Stock l near Millikin University in Decatur says that a ban is simply unnecessary because smokers have become more considerate of their nonsmoking colleagues. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Griffin Named a Finalist for Prestigious Jostens Trophy  Feb 22, 2007
    Women Debbie Bruen, U. Mary Washington Catherine Chappell, Milwaukee School of Engineering Eileen Flaherty, Bowdoin College Lindsay Ippel, Millikin University Lacey Kennedy, Mississippi College Taryn Mellody, University of Scranton Brianna Monahan, Gustavus Adolphus Kelly Peters, Wilmington College (Ohio) Danielle M. Tinkoff, North Central College Lisa Winkle, Calvin College. (Hopkinssports.com)

    ON-CAMPUS REPORT  Feb 12, 2007
    In the Vikings' 71-59 win over the Millikin University Big Blue, Delp scored 18 points on 6-of-12 from the field and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line. He hit two treys. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)

    Illinois may impose limits on campaign contributors  Feb 4, 2007
    Surrounded by a sea of Gov. Rod Blagojevich supporters Millikin students Mike Minton, left, and Nick Noell, both dressed in clown outfits, voice their choice for governor by wearing checks prior to the gubernatorial debate Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2006, at Millikin University in Decatur, Ill. (AP Photo/Herald w, Lyndsie Schlink). (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    More of this story  Jan 26, 2007
    His work is well known to President Ditzler, who has previously collaborated with him in designing science buildings, including a recent one for Millikin University, where Ditzler formerly served as academic dean. "One of Michael's greatest strengths," Ditzler said, "is that he puts the same energy and attention to detail into a building for a small liberal arts college as he does for a major research institution. He's willing to work closely with the administration and faculty to achieve its... (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)

    PTHS musicians named All-State  Jan 18, 2007
    Dunham plans to attend either Millikin University or Western Illinois University to major in Music Business. Zack Ellis is a junior vocalist and is the son of Steven and Theresa Ellis of Pontiac. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)

    ADM Announces Controller Appointments  Jan 13, 2007
    Dan received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Millikin University ... Rob received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Millikin University. (PR Newswire)

    Building character or characters (Part 2)  Jan 8, 2007
    A study published in 2006 from researchers at Millikin University and Illinois Central College, both in Illinois, concluded "Men who had participated in aggressive high school sports, as compared with other men, engaged in more psychological aggression, physical aggression, and sexual coercion toward their dating partners, caused their partners more physical injury, were more accepting of violence, had more sexist attitudes and hostility toward women, were more accepting of rape myths, and were... (AZCentral -- Sports)

    Parents welcome first baby of 2007  Jan 2, 2007
    VanDenBossche, who attended University High School and graduated from Millikin University in 2003 with an English degree, expects to return to work in six weeks. Cozzi said his parents, who are retired and live in Frankfort, would help care for the baby when VanDenBossche returns to work. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

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