Paul Panzica Aug 28, 2008
He graduated Princeton High School in 1975 and graduated from Illinois State University in 1983. He was an accountant, owned Illinois Valley Laser Graphics and last worked as an accountant part time for Clifton-Gunderson in Princeton. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Korceks Corner: U.S. basketball gold brings back 72 (27) Aug 27, 2008
Collins, the former Illinois State University All-America guard and No. 1 draft pick of the Philadelphia 76ers in 1973, still represents for better or worse the highest profile player on the ill-fated 1972 United States Olympic quintet who wound up victimized by national and international politics and Cold War events. As a GI sports reporter stationed in West Germany at the European Stars es military newspaper, I witnessed the USA-Russian debacle firsthand. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
PEGGY A. HAYES Aug 27, 2008
Peggy received a B.S. in Education from Illinois State University and received her Master s degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University. She taught elementary education for over 30 years, retiring in 2002. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Exercise, Limited TV Time May Keep Kids Trim Aug 26, 2008
However, the findings do show that screen time and exercise are each independently associated with the odds of a child being overweight, explained Laurson, who is now with Illinois State University in Normal. This gives support to experts' guidelines, the researcher told Reuters Health, and "parents should encourage their children to comply with both.". (MEDLINEplus)
Area colleges opening doors to larger student populations Aug 25, 2008
About 20,000 degree-seekers started class at Illinois State University on Aug. 18. Nearby Illinois Wesleyan University, a private liberal arts school, begins class today. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Hall High School introduces new staff Aug 23, 2008
Neahring holds an AS from Sauk Valley Community College and a BS from Illinois State University. He will coach the Ladd fifth-/sixth-grade boys basketball. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Area colleges, universities earn high marks from U.S. News Aug 22, 2008
Illinois State University in Normal placed in the third tier of the national universities category, the seventh year it has appeared in the list of about 250 schools. Schools after the top tier arent assigned numerical ratings, but listed alphabetically. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Local officials: Lowering drinking age would do more harm than good Aug 20, 2008
Ron Swan, Illinois State University police chief, noted there are fewer alcohol problems in European countries where children are first exposed to alcohol at the family table and the legal drinking age is younger. However, he said, there is a different culture established over centuries. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Herd Works Hard Tuesday, Two Wednesday Aug 20, 2008
for the opener for both teams on August 30 at 4:30 (EDT)/3:30 (CDT) p.m. photo from Illinois State University Athletics. "We've been through a tough camp and we have had a lot of contact, so I'm kind of relieved (to be done with camp)," said Johnson. (Goherd.com)
Southwest Securities Builds Sales Team Aug 19, 2008
Dunne earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics at Illinois State University. Nordvedt, vice president, has worked in the securities and banking industries since he began his career with Hayden Stone LC in 1967. (PR Newswire)
Rail crossing malfunction backs up Normal traffic Aug 19, 2008
UPDATED 6 p.m. NORMAL Traffic was at a standstill in several areas around Uptown Normal Monday evening following the first day of classes at Illinois State University as a result of malfunctioning railway crossing arms. Between roughly 5 and 6 p.m., the rail arms at three intersections remained in the down position, causing traffic to back up and forcing motorists to turn around or attempt to go around the crossing arms. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Smith lands PHS' Reed scholarship Aug 19, 2008
It is absolutely a huge honor to get this scholarship, said Smith, who is headed to Illinois State University and will major in mathematics. Anytime you can get something like that to help out with tuition it s big and I am very grateful to receive this. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
LeRoy Prep Academy finishing construction, ready to open Aug 18, 2008
Illinois State University and Heartland Community College art students likely will help LeRoy create the artwork for the new school. The Tri-County Special Education Association will provide social worker, psychology and speech pathology services. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Number of ISU freshman applicants up 11 percent Aug 15, 2008
NORMAL -- The number of freshman applicants to Illinois State University grew 11 percent this year, giving ISU officials another reason to boast of what they say is the campuss growing ability to draw talented high school graduates. More than 14,000 students applied to be ISU freshmen for this fall term. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Back to school Aug 14, 2008
Tad and Diane first met while they were both attending Illinois State University and majoring in special education. Both worked for the Office of the Physically Handicapped at ISU, and Tad, who was in charge of the office payroll, gave Diane her paycheck each week. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
‘A night of magic and dreams come true' Aug 12, 2008
Ultimately, the title went to Megan Nolan, an 18-year-old Pekin Community High School graduate who will attend Illinois State University this fall where she plans to major in speech pathology. The daughter of Dan Nolan and Sheila Powell, she has already won titles, including that of PCHS Prom Queen. (Pekin Times, IL)
Colleges peddle bikes to car-loving students Aug 12, 2008
Northern Illinois University and Illinois State University have also both started free bike-share programs, painting the bikes bright colors and handing a lock and helmet to every customer. Illinois State revamps abandoned bikes instead of shelling out the money for new bikes. (MSNBC -- Environment)
ISU students begin to move in despite move on housing options Aug 12, 2008
NORMAL -- Illinois State University students returning to campus this week are finding a shift in campus housing that means fewer upperclassmen living in dorms ... Illinois State University freshman Melanie Lecaroz, left, and her mother Ressie, pull a cart of belongings across University Street on Monday morning ... Illinois State University junior Kevin Pietro passes the time with his father Joe, while waiting on West Locust Street, for the apartment he is renting to be ready Monday morning. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
ISU's off-campus choices expanding Aug 12, 2008
NORMAL Illinois State University students should have at least two more off-campus apartment options by fall 2009 with more on the way in 2010. Twin City developer Ralph Endress is planning a 41-unit complex that will blend an existing apartment building with new buildings along Constitution Trail near Willow and Locust streets by fall 2009. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Bush Owes to China Aug 11, 2008
The Illinois State University student newspaper, the Daily Vidette, defended Judd's right to run, but warned voters and party leaders not to support him: "". At one particularly low moment of the 1988 campaign, a news crew tracked down Willie Horton and found out that if he weren't behind bars, he would vote for Dukakis. (Slate)
Infamous 1908 race riot sparked by secret move to Bloomington Aug 10, 2008
The only way we can prevent the horrors of the past is to understand these tragedies, said Ron Swan, Illinois State University police chief, and a member of the Bloomington branch ... Ron Swan, Illinois State University police chief, recently studied and wrote an article on the Springfield race riot of 1908. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
EVENTS: Learn more about the riot's importance Aug 10, 2008
Illinois State University Police Chief Ron Swan also will discuss the riots during the conference. Oct. 23, Paula Giddings. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Bloomington not likely to talk about juvenile crime on Monday Aug 9, 2008
More than 100 officers from a variety of police agencies, including Bloomington, Normal, McLean County, state police, and Illinois State University responded to the insurers main building for what turned out to be a false alarm. Go. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
IMH Auxiliary awards scholarships Aug 9, 2008
She has been accepted into the Speech Path logy Speech Pathology sequence major at Illinois State University. Her parents are Mark and Jeanie Tweedy. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Warner among nominees for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Award Aug 8, 2008
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Local 'beacon' of justice Francis Irvin mourned Aug 7, 2008
Irvin, the son of a coal miner who went on to earn degrees from Illinois State University and Columbia University at New York City, taught for 32 years in Heyworth. We all adored him, said Deidre Darnall of Heyworth, a former student. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Caleb Caldwell Aug 7, 2008
Bureau County Republican - Education. Thursday, August 7, 2008 12:01 AM CDT. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
SAFC Appoints New Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs Aug 5, 2008
In addition to his in-depth knowledge of quality systems and the regulatory environment, he has experience in petrochemical chemistry, research biology, cell culture and purchasing, and holds a Masters degree in Biology from Illinois State University at Normal, Illinois. About SAFC: SAFC(R) is the custom manufacturing and services group within Sigma-Aldrich that focuses on high-purity inorganics for high technology applications, cell culture products and services for biopharmaceutical... (PR Newswire)
State behind in spending on public colleges Aug 4, 2008
By two widely used measures - higher education spending as a percentage of personal income and by population - Massachusetts ranks 49th and 46th, respectively, according to the Center for the Study of Education Policy at Illinois State University. State funding is the subject of growing debate as Governor Deval Patrick pursues sweeping changes in the Commonwealth's education system. (Boston Globe)
Wi-Fi network expansion could mean a walk in the park Aug 4, 2008
As a business owner, its extremely valuable to me but for (Illinois State University) students, its phenomenal. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)
First Person Aug 4, 2008
I go to Illinois State University in Normal, and I m a double major in fashion marketing and musical theater. What do you enjoy about acting in Festival 56. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Uptown Marriott goes through 'topping out' ceremony Aug 2, 2008
Koos estimates the hotel will bring about 90,000 visitors each year, helping both nearby Illinois State University and the town. The hotel will be the second in Central Illinois built by Springfield, Mo. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Pamela Foley Aug 2, 2008
She grew up in Princeton and attended Illinois State University, earning a B.A. in elementary education in 1973. She taught for several years and moved to San Francisco in 1975. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Idolized at the fair: Competition brings out vocal supporters Aug 1, 2008
Your voice is phenomenal, said judge Chris Hollingsworth, an assistant professor of voice at Illinois State University. Laxton said winning left him really, really excited. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Men convicted in ISU beating get to serve sentence closer to home Aug 1, 2008
BLOOMINGTON -- Three Highland Park men convicted of beating an Illinois State University lacrosse team member last September will be allowed to serve their jail time close to home, according to a ruling Thursday by Judge Charles Reynard. Casey Lomoro, 21, Corey Lomoro, 25 and Matthew Walker, 24, pleaded guilty in April to the aggravated battery of Joseph Pelizza. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Little Feathers qualify for Florida competition, Capitol One Bowl Aug 1, 2008
The Little Feathers attended a UDA camp at Illinois State University in Normal, Ill. last week. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
First Lady Blagojevich awards 48 scholarships Jul 29, 2008
The Youth in Scholarship competitive scholarships, awarded to the best and brightest DCFS youth, were given to students from across Illinois and will allow them to attend an Illinois state university or community college of their choice. These students receive a four-year waiver of tuition and fees, as well as a monthly stipend to support their living expenses while in college. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Stephanie Dragan Blog - Final Days of Tournament in Croatia Jul 29, 2008
We will also play one of our setters, Erin, as her school hosts the Illinois State University tournament we will play in Sept 4-5. This was an incredible experience for me, and I know it was for the girls too. (Catamountsports.com)
Movie Gallery taps new CFO Jul 28, 2008
Baier, who is a certified public accountant, earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Illinois State University. Movie Gallery (OTC: MVGR) is the second largest North American video rental company, with about 3,300 stores throughout the U.S. and Canada. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Insect's arrival could require quarantine Jul 26, 2008
The Illinois State University campus has about 175 ash trees, ISU arborist Heather Wilcox said ... -- Bloomington, Normal and Illinois State University stopped planting ash trees a few years ago. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
ISU to spend $28.5 million on rennovation for Watterson Towers Jul 26, 2008
NORMAL -- Illinois State University will spend another $4. 5 million on earlier approved projects and another about $28. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Valley announces new administrators Jul 26, 2008
He has a BA in Biology from Millikin University, a MS, in Microbiology from Western Illinois University, a Teaching/Administrative Certification from the University of Illinois-Springfield and a Superintendent Endorsement from Illinois State University. Janssen started his teaching career as an Agriculture Science teacher. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Nearby businesses hope to reap center's benefits Jul 25, 2008
NORMAL -- Tammy Ward, assistant manager of the Aucky Fried Chicken restaurant on North Main Street, already has seen a benefit to the new Illinois State University Alumni Center. Many of the construction workers who helped build the faade ate lunch at the restaurant. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
ISU's alumni get new $6 million place to call their own Jul 25, 2008
NORMAL -- The $6 million Illinois State University Alumni Center, the first of any project developed under the Main Street Corridor plan will be dedicated Friday ... What: Illinois State University Alumni Center ribbon-tying dedication ... Illinois State University's new Alumni Center, seen here Wednesday in Normal, will be officially dedicated Friday. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Trustees to consider $4.5 million for projects Jul 25, 2008
NORMAL -- Illinois State University trustees must decide Friday whether to spend about $4. 5 million extra on current projects. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Mason County chooses new fair queen Jul 24, 2008
She attends Illini Central High School and hopes to study medicine at Illinois State University ... She is attending Illinois State University, where she is working toward a degree in middle school education. (Pekin Times, IL)
Chaplain of Newman Center hopes $3 million expansion can start within 6 months Jul 24, 2008
The center is near Illinois State University but serves students at the four Twin City campuses. There was a sort of collective gasp, he said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
March written by Tiskilwa native restored Jul 24, 2008
Jones contacted George Foeller, professor emeritus at Illinois State University and former longtime director of ISU bands. Foeller restored the White Hussars march during the spring and early summer of this year. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Movie Gallery Names Cindy Baier as Chief Financial Officer Jul 24, 2008
She received Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Accounting from Illinois State University. About Movie Gallery. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Inconsistent statements from Nuckolls probe sent to prosecutors Jul 23, 2008
Nuckolls is director of parking services at Illinois State University, and Margaret Nelson works in his office. He was involved in a job interview for Megan Nelson, who was hired by the county. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
U-High summer school attendance up after cuts force outlying closures Jul 21, 2008
U High, a laboratory school for Illinois State Universitys College of Education, has seen an influx of students from such districts as Stanford-based Olympia and El Paso-Gridley, where budget cuts closed summer schools in the past four to six years ... Educators: 10 teachers and 20 to 25 Illinois State University College of Education students (future teachers). (The Pantagraph newspaper)
College choice is twin dilemma Jul 21, 2008
They were reunited during Dean's senior year at Illinois State University; Dave transferred in as a junior and they applied to grad school together. Both did graduate work in horticulture, and they worked in the same lab at the University of Georgia. (USA Today -- News)
Lawmaker pay rates exceed neighbors Jul 20, 2008
Illinois State University political scientist Robert Bradley said he thinks that strategy will work, even though lawmakers also took pay raises in the last two years. Voters tend to have pretty notoriously short memories, Bradley said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Canton graduates guide RiverPlex activities Jul 20, 2008
After graduating from Illinois State University with a degree in Criminal Justice, Wheeler spent a year in Law School at Northern Illinois University. He then put school on hold when he became Director of Game Day Operations for the Rockford Cubs. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
The world's a stage for Beams Jul 17, 2008
In college, at Illinois State University, Beams studied theater management and acted in several school productions. After graduation, she moved to Chicago and took an internship in 2003 with TBC. She was promoted to her current position less than a year later. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Taylor earns golf ride to McKendree College Jul 16, 2008
Olney Daily Mail - Sports. Wednesday, July 16, 2008. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
HCC Trustees learn of cooperative agreements with other schools Jul 16, 2008
The school to which most transfer is nearby Illinois State University in Normal. Also at the meeting, the board approved starting the process to issue up to $3 million in debt certificates for campus computer technology upgrades. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
CMS principal to resign, join Normal district Jul 15, 2008
Wilson said her family and her husband s family still live in Bloomington-Normal, and she received her bachelor s and graduate degrees from Illinois State University in Normal. She said she s kept in contact with former Charleston Superintendent Gary Niehaus, now superintendent of the Normal district, and learned of the opening there. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Dream of covering Cubbie blue comes true Jul 15, 2008
Cotts, who is a 1998 graduate of Lebanon High School (where McKendree College is located) and a first-team all-Missouri Valley Conference pitcher for Illinois State University (second-highest player drafted (69th overall) in ISU history said he would watch the All-Star game and is looking forward to a little break. It is always nice to have a few days off to refresh your body and your mind, said Cotts, who is in his sixth year overall and second with the Cubs after pitching for the White Sox... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Amazonian Tribe: No Words For Specific Numbers Jul 15, 2008
The paper is part of a larger project that investigates the relationship between Piraha culture and their cognition and language, testing some claims by Daniel Everett, a linguist at Illinois State University, in a 2005 issue of Current Anthropology. One other discovery of the project is that the Piraha can perform exact matching tasks as long as there is no memory component to them, but once there is a memory component, they approximate their matches. (Science Daily)
Day camp helping support and teach homeless children Jul 14, 2008
Volunteers, including several from Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University, operate the day-to-day program, which meets 9 a.m. to noon weekdays ... Rebecca Denney of El Paso, a Illinois State University sophmore working in the service learning program as a volunteer at the Home Sweet Home Ministries, plays with 2 year-old Hamata Jackson during a kids program Wednesday July 9, 2008. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Peabody Energy Announces Organizational Changes Jul 13, 2008
He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois State University and is currently enrolled in the Executive MBA program at Washington University in St. Louis. Peabody Energy is the world's largest private-sector coal company, with 2007 sales of 238 million tons of coal and $4. (PR Newswire)
Limited Budgets: Service needs don't guarantee more employees Jul 13, 2008
Normal, for instance, is home to Illinois State University and has about 5,000 more residents than DeKalb but provides 1. 54 officers per 1,000 residents. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Dogs behaving well add to owners' fun at arts festival Jul 13, 2008
Among the crowds strolling along North Street and through the Illinois State University quad, a common sight is a canine companion, leashed and taking in the arts alongside art aficionados. Heres a beagle, theres a terrier mix, and around the corner, a tiny Chihuahua. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
New second in command is ISU's highest-ranked woman ever Jul 13, 2008
NORMAL -- As Illinois State Universitys new provost Sheri Noren Everts settles in to the job, she becomes the highest-ranked female administrator in the universitys history ... Sheri Noren Everts started July 1 as Illinois State Universitys new provost and vice president of academic affairs, the first female to hold the post ... Sheri Noren Everts, the new provost at Illinois State University seen here July 9, said she wears Redbird red and has always had candy in her office, back to... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
