BASKETBALL (5) Dec 4, 2008
Philadelphia 103, Chicago 95, OT ... Chicago at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. ... Chicago St. 69, SIU-Edwardsville 56. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Hillary sets a marker Dec 4, 2008
chicago is a city rich in culture and heritage. this windy city is located along lake michigan and offers excellent arts, museums, sports, and shopping on the. (Yahoo News -- Hillary Rodham Clinton)
Story cranks up demand for zoo's reindeer dung ornaments Dec 4, 2008
Customers are limited to two per person, per day even customers whove driven from as far as St. Louis and Chicago after an initial Pantagraph story was distributed worldwide by The Associated Press. We are getting calls from all over the world, said Ohley. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
State says it's not skimping on road salt Dec 4, 2008
Beth Mosher, spokeswoman for the AAA-Chicago Motor Club, said the organization had not heard any speculation that cities, counties or other governments are cutting back on salt use at this stage of the winter driving season ... Not so Political wrote on Dec 4, 2008 6:00 AM:" Hunter70 - you are so far behind in the story. Chicago did not have to use much salt because they did not have the ice or as mush snow as we had. As for the Chicago parks, historical site, etc. They are funded by taxes and... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
State spending $60,000 in search for defective license plates Dec 4, 2008
BPI wrote on Dec 4, 2008 5:34 AM:" Looks like the State of Chicago did it again. Tried to scrimp and save money and now we have to pay the bill. I am so sick of this crap from the Gov. IMPEACH GOV. ROD!!! ". Burgerman wrote on Dec 3, 2008 8:51 PM:" Why not just wait until the police can not read the plate and give that person a warning ticket. It would give them an excuse to pull the car over. Thus it would cost the tax payers zero dollars. It might even produce some revenue. ". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
No serious injuries after bus carrying students crashes on I-39 Dec 4, 2008
The Dunlap High School students were returning from a field trip in Chicago when the crash happened sometime before 8:15 p.m. on southbound I-39 just south of the Lostant exit, according to a statement from the Lostant Fire Protection District early Thursday. The crashed had closed the interstate as rescue crews made their way to the scene, but the roadway was cleared for motorists by Thursday morning, police said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Message in Chambliss victory? Dec 4, 2008
Are you considering Obama 7 years in the Seante and 7 years in the Chicago Senate or you considering Joe Biden with about 30 years in the Senate and formidiable experience and rapport with leaders of nations Palin couldn t find on a map without calling a lifeline. Many would argue that there is more executive experience running Harvard Law Review than being Governor of Alaska particularly the way she s conduting herself. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Game Versus Mizzou at Busch Stadium Highlights 2009 Baseball Slate Dec 4, 2008
SLU opens the home portion of its schedule with a three-game set against Chicago State beginning Friday, March 6. That kicks off a 10-game home stand that will see the Bills host Northern Illinois for a pair of games, Murray State for three tilts and North Dakota for two. (Slubillikens.com)
Mental disorders seen in 20% of young adults Dec 4, 2008
(12-02) 04:00 PST Chicago. Almost 20 percent of young American adults have a personality disorder that interferes with everyday life, and even more abuse alcohol or drugs, researchers reported Monday in the most extensive study of its kind. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Big Three return to Congress to appeal for bailout Dec 4, 2008
AFP/Getty Images/File President-elect Barack Obama gives a press conference in Chicago, Illinois. The Big Three US auto giants. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Obama reaches out to blacks in L.A. Dec 4, 2008
If you traveled to Chicago, you would see the same young men on street corners without hope, without prospects, and without a sense of any destiny other than ending up in prison or in a casket ... We could have invested that money in SouthCentral Los Angeles, or the South Side of Chicago, in jobs and infrastructure and hospitals and schools. (Yahoo News -- African Americans)
Wednesday's Women's Major Basketball Scores Dec 4, 2008
-Chicago 53, Florida Atlantic 40. Illinois St. 80, W. Illinois 49. (International Herald Tribune)
Conservatives expected to split Episcopal church Dec 4, 2008
A group of conservative bishops met on Wednesday at the Resurrection Anglican Church in West Chicago, Illinois ... The conservative group plans to unveil a constitution and canons for its new province in an event at a large evangelical church here in Wheaton, which is outside of Chicago, on Wednesday evening. (International Herald Tribune)
In banking, top Obama aide made money and contacts Dec 4, 2008
John Simpson, who ran the Chicago office of the investment banking boutique Wasserstein Perella & Company, had flown to Washington to meet with Emanuel at the behest of Simpson's boss, Bruce Wasserstein, a major Democratic donor and renowned Wall Street dealmaker who had gotten to know Emanuel ... "He asks me what am I seeing, what business is like, what's the climate, where are the weak spots," said John Canning Jr., chairman of Madison Dearborn Partners, a Chicago private equity firm that is... (International Herald Tribune)
Sounds like Winter Dec 4, 2008
"The Winter Sounds started as something I wanted to do and at the time, I wasn't looking for musicians to make a commitment to the band - it was mostly my friends playing along," says Keenan, a Chicago native now living in Greenville, S.C.. "People have come and gone and we recently played a show in Greenville where there were four former band members in the audience. There have probably been 15 total people in the band at one time or another, but we've finally got an official lineup. Everybody... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Barron County Dispatch log -- December 3 Dec 4, 2008
A light green 2003 Dodge Caravan was stolen from Chicago, Ill. with a 7-month-old Hispanic male inside. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Norman J. Kawell Dec 4, 2008
Upon returning from the war, Norman worked as general manager for his father's Ford dealership in Chicago Ill. In 1948 he was married to Maxine (Calkins) Olson in Evanston. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Volleyball Gamecocks Ink Taylor Bruns, Christina Glover to National Letters of Intent Dec 4, 2008
A special-mention all-state player by the Chicago Tribune, Bruns has been on the Bloomington Pantagraph all-area squad the past three seasons, including first-team honors as a junior and senior. A two-time team MVP, Bruns' team has won three consecutive Corn Belt Conference crowns and compiled 30-6 and 29-7 records in the past two seasons. (Uscsports.com)
Unemployment Insurance Extension available immediately in Illinois Dec 4, 2008
CHICAGO About 150,000 new Illinois residents will benefit immediately from the emergency federal extension of unemployment insurance, Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich recently announced. The legislation guarantees an additional seven weeks of unemployment insurance for unemployed Illinois workers actively seeking work. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Obituaries - (12.03.2008) Dec 4, 2008
Robert J. Flannery of Chicago passed away Nov. 17, 2008 at Northwestern Hospital ... He served his country in the U.S. Armed Services and returned to the Chicago area to enjoy a long and successful career in real estate ... Interment was in Chicagos Historic Rose Hill Cemetery. (Forest Republican, WI)
It's not too late for college Dec 4, 2008
com or Ask Amy, Chicago Tribune, TT500, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. Comments. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Higgins & Burke P.C. and Stoltmann Law Offices P.C. Announce a Settlement of $2.91 Million With ING Financial Partners Inc. for 38 of the Law Firms' Clients -- ING Dec 4, 2008
CHICAGO, Dec. 4, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Higgins & Burke P.C. and Stoltmann Law Offices P.C. today announced a settlement with ING Financial Partners Inc. (NYSE: - ) in the amount of $2,918,181 ... The clients, all represented by Higgins & Burke of St. Charles, Illinois and Stoltmann Law Offices in Chicago, Illinois, filed lawsuits against ING in 2007 alleging the firm failed to supervise Gillette in a decade long ponzi scheme centered in Sterling, Illinois and Wells in a ponzi scheme for five... (Primezone Releases)
Chicago Healthcare Entrepreneur Glen Tullman Donates $1 Million to Support JDRF's Artificial Pancreas Project Dec 4, 2008
Mr. Tullman is the Chief Executive Officer of Chicago-based Allscripts (NasdaqGS: - ), a leading provider of electronic health record and electronic prescribing solutions that help physicians, hospitals and patients connect to better healthcare outcomes. Mr. Tullman sits on the Board of Directors of JDRF, as well as the Illinois chapter, and has been an active supporter of the organization for a number of years. (Primezone Releases)
1 in 5 young adults has personality disorder Dec 4, 2008
Dr. Sharon Hirsch, a University of Chicago psychiatrist not involved in the study, praised it for raising awareness about the problem and the high numbers of affected people who don t get help. Imagine if more than 75 percent of diabetic college students didn t get treatment, Hirsch said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Wells prepares for his first visit Dec 4, 2008
three star ranked defensive end prospect Anthony Wells (6-foot-3, 229 pounds) is getting ready to make his first official visit this weekend. Wells is planning to visit Northern Illinois University this weekend and talks about what he's hoping to have answered at the DeKalb based campus from the NIU Huskies this weekend. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Richardson named as US commerce secretary Dec 4, 2008
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama (L) speaks while New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson looks on during the press conference held in Chicago Dec. 3, 2008 ... "Last week, Vice President-elect Biden and I began the process of announcing our economic team," Obama told a news conference at his transition office headquarters in Chicago, Illinois ... U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is flanked by Council of Economic Advisors Director-designate Christina Romer(L), National Economic Council... (Xinhuanet, China)
Obama taps N.M. Gov. Richardson for Commerce Dec 4, 2008
Here, the two are seen together during the announcement at a news conference in Chicago on Wednesday ... By Richard Wolf, USA TODAY CHICAGO New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson became the first Hispanic selected by Barack Obama for nomination to his Cabinet Wednesday as the president-elect continued building his administration ... CHICAGO New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson became the first Hispanic selected by Barack Obama for nomination to his Cabinet Wednesday as the president-elect continued building... (USA Today)
Fleetwood Mac 'UNLEASHED' The Mac's Greatest Hits Tour Dates Announced Dec 4, 2008
FLEETWOOD MAC 'UNLEASHED' TOUR DATES 2009 Date City Venue Sunday, March 1st Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena Tuesday, March 3rd St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center Thursday, March 5th Chicago, IL Allstate Arena Sunday, March 8th Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills Tuesday, March 10th Washington, DC Verizon Center Wednesday, March 11th Boston, MA TD Banknorth Arena Friday, March 13th Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum Saturday, March 14th Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena Monday, March 16th Rochester, NY Blue... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
OUT OF THE INK BOTTLE: Cliffhanger!!! Dec 4, 2008
Gaylord Herald Times - Staff Blogs. Out Of The Ink Bottle - OUT OF THE INK BOTTLE: Cliffhanger. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Obama Still Uncommitted to Auto Bailout Dec 4, 2008
CHICAGO President-elect Barack Obama said on Wednesday struggling automakers have put forward a "more serious" restructuring proposal to Congress but withheld judgment on the plans until hearings are held. At a news conference, Obama said Congress was right to demand a more detailed restructuring plan before deciding on a bailout for General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler LLC.. (Newsmax)
Delegates travel to Chicago for annual meeting Dec 3, 2008
Coles County Farm Bureau will have three voting delegates at the Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting this year in Chicago. The meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Dec. 6-9. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Hip-hop is over for me, says Kanye Dec 3, 2008
She had left her job as chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department to be with her son in Los Angeles and he believes she would still be alive if she hadn't made the move to that city. As he puts it: "I lost her to Hollywood.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
1 In 5 Young Adults Has Mental Problem Dec 3, 2008
CHICAGO, Dec. 2, 2008 ... Dr. Sharon Hirsch, a University of Chicago psychiatrist not involved in the study, praised it for raising awareness about the problem and the high numbers of affected people who don't get help. (CBS News)
Illinois match notes for NCAA First and Second Round Dec 3, 2008
First round opponents teamed to help inner-city Chicago youth University of Illinois and UW-Milwaukee volleyball athletes teamed to share their skills with students in Chicago in March. About 100 4th-6th graders spent one Saturday morning learning some of the basics of the game of volleyball at St. Francis de Sales High School on the city's South Side. (Fightingillini.com)
Update On Former Illini In The NFL Dec 3, 2008
Jason DavisFB, Chicago Bears. Davis had one carry for no gain in the Bears' 34-14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. (Fightingillini.com)
Harvest numbers down this year Dec 3, 2008
Growing up in Westchester, a bedroom community about 20 minutes west of downtown Chicago, I probably was the only kid on the block who would have a deer in my garage every November. My dad is an avid deer hunter who would transform a space normally reserved to shelter cars from the elements into The Processing Plant on Norfolk Avenue. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Durbin: Free Ryan Dec 3, 2008
talks to reporters about his reasons to petition President Bush with a letter asking for his commutation of former Gov. George Ryan prison sentence during a news conference in Chicago, Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 ... CHICAGO - Illinois Sen ... "I can tell you in the last few days there has been an outpouring of emotion in this state over the suggestion of clemency for George Ryan overwhelmingly negative," Durbin told a news conference at the Union League Club in downtown Chicago, a few doors from the... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Ill. budget troubles raise plenty of questions Dec 3, 2008
tfh013063 wrote on Dec 1, 2008 9:04 AM:" Hey Bozo Blago, how about you stop flying from Chicago to Springfield almost everyday. Thats about 35 to 40k a week. Its' only 2 mil but its a start. No raises for you boys down state til the mess is cleaned up. "Smacks self in the head ... katied wrote on Dec 1, 2008 3:27 PM:" B, are the problems with the transit system due to allowing senior citizens to ride for free? I can't believe that that many old people have ridden mass transit to cause that much... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Sears joins list of clients of accused Deloitte partner Dec 3, 2008
According to earlier reports by Crains, Sears was among a long list of clients of Thomas P. Flanagan, a former vice-chairman of Deloitte LLP in Chicago who is being sued by Deloitte for allegedly trading in the securities of at least 12 clients between 2005 and 2008 ... Sears Holdings Corporation is the parent company of Kmart Holding Corporation (Kmart) and Sears; Edward LampertChairman of the Board W. Bruce JohnsonInterim President, Interim Chief Executive Officer From The Lists Your... (Crain's Chicago Business)
'Shocking' Drug Sting Nets 15 Illinois Cops Dec 3, 2008
CHICAGO -- An elaborate drug sting has netted 15 law enforcement officers in Illinois. The officers and two other people are charged with providing security for drug shipments and other crimes that actually were staged by federal agents. (KSBW 8, CA)
Oprah Took Millions From Obama Foe Dec 3, 2008
She threw him a lavish launch party, endorsed him on her show, stumped for him in the early primaries, and cried as captured by photographers in a Chicago park when he won the election. Her loyalty seemed fierce. (Fox News)
Stuffing brand sponsors hot air in bus shelters Dec 3, 2008
In the latest example of a trend that is becoming increasingly popular among advertisers, heated air will descend from the roofs of 10 bus shelters in Chicago, courtesy of the Stove Top brand of roast meat stuffing sold by Kraft Foods ... The 10 heated shelters, primarily in central Chicago locations, will feature special posters that read: "Cold, provided by winter. Warmth, provided by Stove Top." The posters will also appear on 40 other bus shelters that will not have heated roofs. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Kirk rails against plea of clemency for Ryan Dec 3, 2008
Chicago crime search ... Chicago restaurant inspections. (Chicago Tribune)
Redhawks Host Austin Peay Thursday to Open OVC Slate Dec 3, 2008
The Redhawks finished seventh in the Chicago Invitational Challenge last season. SHORT ROSTER: The Redhawks will have only four players in uniform who played on last year's team. (Gosoutheast.com)
Obama asks McCain for help leading country Dec 3, 2008
Published: Tuesday, December 2, 2008 12:49 PM MST CHICAGO Barack Obama asked John McCain for his help in leading the country in a telephone call Tuesday night, moments after the Democratic senator was declared the countrys first black president. Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs said Obama thanked McCain for his graciousness and told him he had waged a tough race. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Packing Right for Your Winter Honeymoon Dec 3, 2008
"Chances are you're just going to be at the pool most of the day, so two swimsuits, a wrap or two and flip-flops will take care of most of your daytime needs," says Anne Hankey, a fashion marketing ement instructor at The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago ... "My favorite trick is to wear black exercise clothes," says Stephanie Schuller, fashion marketing and management instructor at The Illinois Institute of Art -- Chicago. (Pekin Times, IL)
Next pair of games could be Illini resume builders Dec 3, 2008
Illinois faces Clemson tonight in Champaign and Georgia on Saturday in Chicago. Neither team is ranked, but 7-0 Clemson is getting a few Top 25 votes and, in Weber's view, is one of the top four or five teams in the ACC. And Georgia, at 5-1, is coming off an NCAA Tournament appearance last season. (Pekin Times, IL)
Balfour charged in Hudson killings Dec 3, 2008
CHICAGO - Jennifer Hudson's brother-in-law was charged with murder Tuesday in the shooting deaths of three of the actress's family members, including the 7-year-old son of his estranged wife ... Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis said at a news conference Tuesday that although Balfour has not confessed to the crimes, he is "confident in the evidence." Investigators have not said what evidence they have linking Balfour to the killings, but said Tuesday that they are not looking for other... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Man charged in Hudson family deaths Dec 3, 2008
CHICAGO - Jennifer Hudson's estranged brother-in-law was charged Tuesday with three counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of three of her family members ... Police held Balfour for 48 hours after the bodies of Donerson and Hudson were discovered the longest Chicago police can hold a person without charges. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Rezko sentencing set for Jan. 6 Dec 3, 2008
CHICAGO - A federal judge in Chicago has set a Jan. 6 sentencing for political fundraiser Tony Rezko, who helped bankroll the campaigns of Barack Obama and Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Defense attorney Joseph Duffy says Rezko just "wants to get on with his life." Duffy made his comments while leaving court Tuesday after Judge Amy St. Eve set the date. (MSNBC -- Crime)
The North Pole moves south in holiday displays Dec 3, 2008
Justin Sullivan / Getty Images filePedestrians walk by a Christmas themed window display at a Land's End store in Chicago, Illinois ... "I embrace winter because, first of all, my wife is from Chicago and she says it's not Christmas if it's not `winter.' ... And it's true, you never see a holiday movie in the sunshine," Katz says. (MSNBC -- Travel)
* Estranged relative arrested in Hudson family triple murder Dec 3, 2008
AP, CHICAGO Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008, Page 7 ... William Balfour, 27, was arrested on Monday at Stateville Correctional Center on a warrant accusing him of murdering the relatives of the singer and Oscar-winning actress, Chicago police spokeswoman Monique Bond said ... The bodies of Jennifer Hudsons mother, Darnell Hudson Donerson, and brother, Jason Hudson, were discovered on Oct. 24 at the familys home on the South Side of Chicago. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sister's ex charged with Hudson murders Dec 3, 2008
Balfour was first detained for questioning on October 24, the day mother, Darnell Donerson, and brother, Jason Hudson, were found shot to death in their home on Chicago's South Side ... The family is "relieved and happy that the Chicago Police Department was able to bring this case to a successful conclusion," Peterson said ... He was released from the prison into the custody of Chicago police, authorities said, and was being held in a district jail pending a hearing set for Wednesday. (CNN)
Patient's photo helps radiologists read scan Dec 3, 2008
Radiologists who read imaging exams -- such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and CT scans -- may do a better job if they see a picture of the face that goes with the diagnostic test, according to research presented this week at the Radiology Society of North America's annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois. "I noticed that I know the patient's liver and spleen better than I know him," says study author Dr. Yehonatan Turner. (CNN)
Antioxidants Are Unlikely To Prevent Aging, Study Suggests Dec 3, 2008
(May 21, 2002) Despite claims by entrepreneurs and others who make a business of touting anti-aging therapies, S. Jay Olshansky, professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and his colleagues, issue a. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Can't Sell? Rent Houses Out Dec 3, 2008
REALTOR Magazine-Daily News-Can't Sell. REALTOR Magazine Online: The real estate professional's business support tool. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Group: 'Disgrace' if black person doesn't replace Obama in Senate Dec 3, 2008
CHICAGO -- Community leaders and politicians say theyre starting a petition drive to ask Gov. Rod Blagojevich to name a black person to replace Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate ... The Chicago Democrat can choose anyone who meets the requirements: An Illinois resident at least 30 years old who has been a U.S. citizen for nine years. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Obama wrapping up cabinet picks with Richardson Dec 3, 2008
CHICAGO (Reuters) President-elect Barack Obama moved swiftly toward wrapping up his cabinet appointments on Wednesday with the selection of rival-turned-supporter Bill Richardson as secretary of commerce ... "I'm surprised that he took it," said Animesh Ghoshal, a professor of economics at DePaul University in Chicago. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
• More State/National Stories • Dec 3, 2008
Minnesota 34, Chicago 14. Monday s Game. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Obama reaches out to blacks in L.A. Dec 3, 2008
If you traveled to Chicago, you would see the same young men on street corners without hope, without prospects, and without a sense of any destiny other than ending up in prison or in a casket ... We could have invested that money in SouthCentral Los Angeles, or the South Side of Chicago, in jobs and infrastructure and hospitals and schools. (Yahoo News -- African Americans)
College Basketball Schedule Dec 3, 2008
-Chicago at Vanderbilt, 8 p.m.. West Virginia at Mississippi, 9 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune)
More of this story» Dec 3, 2008
to move her family - she's the oldest of six kids, three boys and three girls - from Chicago to self-sufficiency in rural downstate Illinois and, eventually, to a farm at Kelsey Lake after her senior year of high school started ... "My parents talked about dust storms in Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. In Chicago, because of all the dust coming in off the prairie, sunsets were really brilliant, but there was dirt on every windowsill. One woman told me she knew the Dust Bowl was... (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Hilltoppers jump Bulldogs; Felton falls to former team Dec 3, 2008
The Bulldogs next face Illinois on Saturday in Chicago at noon. Saturday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Richardson pick for Obama cabinet prompts call for more latinos Dec 3, 2008
Obama is expected to announce Richardson's selection today in Chicago, a Democratic official said. Becerra, who once declared U.S. trade policy was "broken completely," would take part in global trade talks, negotiate with China on product-safety issues and possibly renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement. (Yahoo News)
Today in History Dec 3, 2008
In 1967, the 20th Century Limited, the famed luxury train, completed its final run from New York to Chicago. In 1979, 11 people were killed in a crush of fans at Cincinnati's Riverfront Coliseum, where the British rock group The Who was performing. (Yahoo News)
