Stidd family remains optimistic during recovery Oct 28, 2008
Trips to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, where Aaron was first treated, haven't been particularly productive or positive, but J. and Connie hope for the best. "The physical things, we're still hoping and praying that we can get those fixed at some point in time," Connie said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Issue of race grows as election nears, Obama in the lead Oct 26, 2008
Issue of race grows as election nears - Decision '08- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- Politics)
With: BC-IL--Illinois-Unemployment. Oct 24, 2008
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. Who will win the World Series. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
State: Unemployment up in all Illinois cities Oct 24, 2008
5 percent, followed by Danville, in east-central Illinois, with 8. 4 percent. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Award-winning news photographer to speak at Wednesday Club Oct 21, 2008
DANVILLE - An award-winning news photographer, writer and former Associated Press correspondent will share the history he has captured for over 40 years during the Oct. 22 Wednesday Club program. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at 1002 Main Street. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
State Rep. Brady asks for review of McLean Co. election procedures Oct 18, 2008
bluegranny wrote on Oct 17, 2008 11:21 PM:" Several years ago there were suggestions that the Bloomington Election Commission be folded into the County Clerk's election responsibilities so we would only have one Election Commission that covered the entire county. Maybe this is the time to look into that again. I checked the Illinois State Board of Election website and there are only eight cities in Illinois that have their own Election Commission: Aurora, Bloomington, Chicago, Danville, East St.... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Issue of Race Grows With Likelihood of Obama Win Oct 18, 2008
On a Handheld Device. SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. (Newsmax)
Cornjerker Soccer Team rallies to defeat Salt Fork/Westville in wet match-up Oct 16, 2008
Hoopeston Area/Bismarck-Henning next took the field against Danville High School. Danville scored the lone goal in the first half to take a 1 0 halftime lead ... Danville regained the lead 2 1 with less than five minutes remaining in the game. (Hoopeston Chronicle, IL)
Where will the next Illinois casino land? Oct 15, 2008
Danville is also regularly brought up as a contender, but Mayor Scott Eisenhauer said his city mulled the idea for two months before deciding not to bid for the 10th license. We gave it a great deal of thought and consideration, he said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
LETTER: Komada gets his vote 'for many reasons' Oct 14, 2008
May 28, 2004: All charges against Steidl dropped and hours later he is released from the Danville Correctitonal Center. Info Provided by Northwestern University. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Shakeup near the top of the Rivals100 Oct 14, 2008
" Other movers in this edition of the Rivals100 include Tampa Plant quarterback , Lake Charles (La.) Barbe cornerback , Greenwood (S.C.) defensive end , Danville (Va.) George Washington running back and Monroeville (Pa.) Gateway cornerback . "Corey Brown has great ball skills and he has really improved over the past year and become a really dominant defender," said Mike Farrell, another national recruiting analyst for Rivals.com. "David Wilson is like a bull at running back. He's hard to tackle... (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
In Kyung Kim wins Longs Drugs Challenge Oct 14, 2008
Eric Risberg/AP In Kyung Kim, of South Korea, holding her trophy and showing off her new watch on the 18th green of Blackhawk Country Club after winning the Longs Drug Challenge in Danville, California on Sunday ... DANVILLE, California (AP) - Final scores Sunday from the $1. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
College Board to learn of emergency efforts Oct 13, 2008
On personnel matters, the board will consider employment of a John Deer Tech instructor, a faculty seniority list and a faculty association notification on correctional facility personnel at Vandalia and Danville. Regarding student matters, the board will receive a 10th-day enrollment report and hear information on student ambassadors, student government elections as well as honor students enrolled with the college this fall. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sports calendar Oct 10, 2008
LPGA Longs Drugs Challenge, second round, Blackhawk Country Club, Danville ... LPGA Longs Drugs Challenge, third round, Blackhawk Country Club, Danville ... LPGA Longs Drugs Challenge, final round, Blackhawk Country Club, Danville. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Illinois' Brit Miller Named To The 2008 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Oct 3, 2008
Miller is a regular volunteer at the Danville Medical Center spending much of his time with hospitalized veterans. He speaks at elementary and middle schools in Decatur, participating in reading days, school assemblies, providing motivational speeches on extra-curricular activities and the importance of education. (Fightingillini.com)
Illini Sports Network Oct 3, 2008
9 Danville, WDAN-AM 1490 Danville, WDNL-FM, 102. 1 Decatur, WSOY-AM 1340 DuQuoin, WDQN-AM 1580 East Moline, WFXN-AM, 1230 Effingham, WCRC-FM 95. (Fightingillini.com)
Wave volleyball 3-0 in Big 12 Sep 24, 2008
MATTOON -- Michelle Glenn fired 10 aces and Mattoon s volleyball team pulled away from Danville 25-19, 25-8 after a dicey opening game Tuesday ... Danville won 25-13, 25-23. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CHS girls win golf triangular Sep 23, 2008
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. Should the federal government invest $700 billion in the troubled financial sector. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
State prep powers test Lick Creek Sep 21, 2008
Joining the fab four'' and host Pekin in the Classic field are Belleville East, Belleville West, Bloomington, Champaign Central, Danville, Decatur Eisenhower, Galesburg, Metamora, Moline, Morton, Normal Community, Normal West, Peoria Notre Dame, Peoria Richwoods, Pontiac, Rantoul, Rock Island, Springfield and Washington. Pekin is coming off its best performance of the season at Lick Creek, a 155-172 Mid-Illini Conference victory over Washington Tuesday. (Pekin Times, IL)
Lakeview College of Nursing to offer program information Sep 18, 2008
Lakeview College of Nursing will host simultaneous visit programs at its Charleston and Danville campuses from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 27 ... The campuses are located at 580 W. Lincoln Ave. in Charleston and at 903 N. Logan Ave. in Danville ... Lakeview has provided excellence in nursing education in Danville since 1894 and on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston since 2001. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Lawrence's goal gives Trojans edge over Mahomet Sep 15, 2008
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. An insurance group proposes raising the minimum driving age. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Dragons rack up titles to capture own invitational Sep 9, 2008
The Lady Dragons snapped up four titles in five categories and totaled 37 points, well ahead of runner-up Dunlap (30) and third-place Danville (20). LaSalle-Peru (18), East Moline (14), Peoria Notre Dame (13), East Peoria (13) and Peoria Manual (0) followed in order. (Pekin Times, IL)
Sporting new look, Smith takes second at invite Sep 8, 2008
Smith ran more than a full minute faster than he did in placing 14th in 2007, turning a time of 16 minutes, 25 seconds to take second to Danville s Josh Viljeval and lead the host Trojans to a third-place finish. Teammate Matt McElwee was fourth. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
From the Road: Performance evaluation Sep 4, 2008
2010 PROSPECT PERFORMANCE: Johnson had seven carries for 163 yards and three TDs all in the first half in Varina's 35-6 win over Danville (Va ... PERFORMANCE: Smith had two touchdown catches, one of them a 71-yarder, against Danville (Va ... 2010 PROSPECT PERFORMANCE: Wallace played offensive line in Varina's 35-6 win over Danville (Va. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
Steve & Barry's to lose 9 Illinois stores Sep 3, 2008
Village Mall in Danville. Steve s LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 9 after its financial health was compromised by a soft economy, lack of cash and inability to access credit. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder still need help, support Aug 31, 2008
They are younger and have different needs and expectations, Its a different generation, said Katherine Edwards, an outreach director for Illiana Health Care System in Danville. They are smarter and computer-savvy, she said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Petitions launched to save state parks Aug 30, 2008
Eric H wrote on Aug 30, 2008 12:17 AM:" Yeah, this smelleth stanky. Many of the parks slated for closure are ones I'm not too familiar with (though I'm sure they are used and well-liked by many), some are parks I've only been to once or twice but had been hoping to go back to (Castle Rock & Channahon, for example), but I am especially disappointed to see Moraine View, Weldon Springs, and Kickapoo (over by Danville) on the list. The first 2 are a couple of the closest to B-N, and I LOVE the... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Zunkel's team ready to hit the field Aug 29, 2008
Next week: at Danville at 7 p.m.. PROBABLE LINEUPS. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
2008 Democratic National Convention: Remarks as prepared for delivery by Mark Warner, Governor of Virginia Aug 27, 2008
We delivered broadband to the most remote areas of our state; because, if you can send a job to Bangalore, India, you sure as heck can send one to Danville, Virginia and Flint, Michigan and Scranton, Pennsylvania and Peoria, Illinois. In a global economy, you shouldn't have to leave your home town to find a world-class job. (PR Newswire)
Ron Zook Television Show Airs Starting September 1 Aug 26, 2008
The Show will now air at 10:35 pm on Monday nights on WICD--ABC, Channel 15 in Champaign, Urbana, Danville and the surrounding areas ... Champaign-Urbana, Danville. (Fightingillini.com)
Death toll rises as Fay slams Florida Aug 23, 2008
Its pretty brutal, said Frazier, 47, of Danville, Ill. adding the high winds have caused him to swerve several times on the highway. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Strong junior class should help Trojans Aug 22, 2008
Sept. 2 MONTICELLO following 4:30 p.m. JV game; Sept. 4 MATTOON following 5 p.m. JV game; Sept. 6 at Decatur MacArthur, 11 a.m.; Sept. 11 at Urbana, 4:15 p.m.; Sept. 13 MAHOMET-SEYMOUR following 11 a.m. JV game; Sept. 15 at Effingham St. Anthony, 4:30 p.m.; Sept. 18 EFFINGHAM following 4:30 p.m. JV game; Sept. 20 OLNEY, 11 a.m.; Sept. 23 TEUTOPOLIS, 5 p.m.; Sept. 25 MOUNT ZION, 5 p.m.; Sept. 27 DANVILLE, 11 A.M.; Sept. 29 at Sullivan, 4:30 p.m.. Oct. 1 at Champaign Central, 4:15 p.m.; Oct. 3-4... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Committee nears home rule recommendation Aug 21, 2008
City Manager Scott Smith said the city of Danville, which has home rule status, recently started offering property and sales tax rebates to try to recruit new businesses as well as encourage existing businesses to expand ... Smith said the rebates in Danville s share of a portion of the property and/or sales tax revenue generated by a new or expanding business are phased out over the course of five years ... Then, Danville receives its total share of the property and sales tax revenue. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Virginia up for grabs between Obama, McCain Aug 17, 2008
Barack Obama are standing outside a convenience store in one of Danville's poorer neighborhoods, asking the people who exit and enter if they're registered to vote ... The very fact that the campaign has opened an office in Danville -- something Democrats have rarely bothered to do in past presidential campaigns -- is seen as a sign that Mr. Obama is serious ... "We're going after people who are persuadable, people who may be likely Obama supporters, sporadic voters, undecideds," says Adam... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Closing Pontiac prison could benefit state -- of Iowa Aug 6, 2008
ofc313 wrote on Aug 5, 2008 9:58 PM:" My heart goes out to all the IDOC Officers as well as the town of Pontiac. I am an Ex - IDOC C/O from Danville and traveled the state with the Tac team. Pontiac is without a doubt in better condition than some of the medium joints built in the 90's. Lets look at the problem. IDOC cant Staff the facility, Not enough people in the thomson area want the job so lets close a not only historic facility but a crucial one. Rob Peter to pay Paul so to speak or one of... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The National Weather Service has issued an alert Aug 1, 2008
ESPECIALLY ALONG AND SOUTH OF A BEARDSTOWN TO LINCOLN TO DANVILLE LINE. THE FOG HAS REDUCED VISIBILITIES TO ONE HALF MILE OR LESS ACROSS THE AREA. MOTORISTS SHOULD USE CAUTION AND ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO REACH THEIR DESTINATIONS THIS MORNING. THE VISIBILITY SHOULD IMPROVE AROUND 9 AM. A DENSE FOG ADVISORY MEANS VISIBILITIES WILL FREQUENTLY BE REDUCED TO ONE HALF MILE OR LESS. IF DRIVING.. SLOW DOWN.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Clapp Heads to US Open Jul 26, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Illini senior to compete in 200 Brease and 200 IM time trial. (Fightingillini.com)
One killed in single-truck crash on I-55 near Delavan Jul 19, 2008
A flatbed tow truck driven by Richard L. Rudy, 58, of Danville was traveling south on I-155 at Milepost 12 when it left the roadway about 11 a.m. and overturned, police said. Rudy was pronounced dead at the scene by Tazewell County Coroner Dennis Conover. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
UK target Wall among top performers at Peach Jam Jul 17, 2008
com - Peach Jam top performers. Football Recruit Search. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Scott Langley ready for U.S. Public Links Championship Jul 13, 2008
He upset 16th seeded Philip Hendrickson of Danville, Ky. 4ound one and edged 17th seed George Bryan of Chapin, S.C., 1 up in the second round. (Fightingillini.com)
Hoopeston Area High School Lady Cornjerkers named to special teams Jul 13, 2008
Both Henk and Austin were named to the first team All-Area team for eastern Illinois and western Indiana by the Danville Commercial News ... Emily Warner, a recent Hoopeston Area High School graduate, was named honorable mention to the All Area team by the Danville Commercial- News. (Hoopeston Chronicle, IL)
Dominguez Makes History in the Cape Cod League Jul 13, 2008
and are teammates on the Danville Dans in the Central Illinois Collegiate League. Haynes is batting. (Uoflsports.com)
Toledo moved to Grimes, Post 88 to play at 9 p.m. in Firecracker Jul 5, 2008
MondayKansas 12, Shelby-Moultrie 1Mahomet 7, Teutopolis 2Danville Blue 7, Paris 5. Kansas 7, Mahomet 6Windsor-Neoga 11, Mattoon 4Windsor-Neoga 6, Paris 0TuesdayTeutoolis 10, Shelby-Moutrie 0Windsor-Neoga 12, Danville Blue 2Teutopolis 6, Kansas 0Mattoon 11, Danville Blue 4Paris 8, Mattoon 7Mahomet 8, Shelby-Moultrie 4Saturday4:45 p.m. Windsor-Neoga vs. Teutopolis at Grimes Field in Peterson Park, championship. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
FIRECRACKER CLASSIC SCORES, SCHEDULE Jul 5, 2008
Danville Blue 7, Paris 5 ... Windsor-Neoga 12, Danville Blue 2 ... Mattoon 11, Danville Blue 4. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Firecracker classic scoreboard Jul 1, 2008
Pool A: Mattoon, Danville Blue, Windsor, Paris. Pool B: Charleston, Danville Gold, Teutopolis, Sullivan ... Danville Blue 7, Paris 5. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Windsor stuns Mattoon with 11-4 rout to take Firecracker opener Jul 1, 2008
Torey Leasher s two-out double in the top of the sixth scored two runs and Ryne Floyd went the distance for Windsor, which faces Danville Blue at Eastern Illinois today at 1:30 p.m. It met Paris in the late game Monday. Mattoon also faces Danville Blue at 4 p.m. today then meets Paris at 6:15. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Meinhart not settling for close Jun 30, 2008
After playing in the winter in a couple of Hooters Tour overflow events, Wochner has played or practice little golf now while working in Danville for American General in loans and mortgages. I m into the real world now, he said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
MSU Baseball Summer League Stats - June 29 Jun 30, 2008
Mississippi State Bulldogs Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. com covers Mississippi State athletics. (GenesPage.com)
Post 88 loses 8-run lead Jun 27, 2008
Two errors, two hit batsman, a passed ball and a botched play against a double steal helped Danville score four runs in the top of the seventh for a 15-14 win over Mattoon Post 88 in Thursday s opening round of the Champaign American Legion Wooden Bat Tournament ... You can t do that and expect to win a ballgame against a strong Danville team ... Danville 015 005 4 - 15-15-3. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS BATTERED AGAIN BY RAIN, FLOODING... Jun 27, 2008
(AP) Morris Parrish, of Danville, IL, takes a break after clearing debris out of flood damaged downtown. "A major rainfall could bring our levels back up just as quickly as it did before when it rose 10 feet in a week," said Canton emergency management director Jeff McReynolds. (The Drudge Report)
More Homes Selling to the Highest Bidder Jun 27, 2008
Accelerated Marketing Partners, a real estate marketing firm with headquarters in Boston and Danville, Calif. has held 25 auctions thus far in 2008; in 2007, it held two all year. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Trimble, McIlwain help Post 88 to win Jun 25, 2008
Post 88 is to begin play in the Champaign Wooden Bat tournament at 5:30 p.m. Thursday with a game against Danville at Champaign Centennial High School. Post 88 AB R H BI. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Lee County Speedway holds Mid-Season Championships Jun 24, 2008
John Oliver Jr. of Danville made his first Donnellson Tire Hobby Stock start of 2008 and cruised to the race win after overtaking Rodger Dresden midway through the 15-lap feature. Rob Wilsey, Doug Fenton, Dan Wenig and Tanner Thomann rounded out the top five in the 27-car field. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Lincoln rides again on historic circuit Jun 22, 2008
On Friday, the bus took tourists south-east to Danville, then over to Springfield and other stops on the now ancient circuit route. In 1922, the State of Illinois placed a marker on every county line of the Eighth Judicial Circuit where Lincoln crossed as he rode the circuit. (Pekin Times, IL)
Blue Knights will host All-Star Game Saturday at the Dungeon Jun 20, 2008
November 22 at Danville Area Community College (4 p.m.) ... December 6 vs. Danville Area Community College (8 p.m.). (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Lake Land basketball roster revamped Jun 17, 2008
Lewis & Clark, Danville Area and Illinois Central are no longer on the schedule, but there is a difficult road trip to Moberly, Mo. for a Thanksgiving Classic Nov. 28-29 and a holiday tournament that features defending NJCAA national champion South Plains (Texas) in Scottsdale, Ariz. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
3 new winners at 34 Jun 11, 2008
Tom Bowling, Danville, 10 ... Sean Wyett, Danville, 22 ... Ray Raker, Danville, 7. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Midwest copes with floods as East sizzles Jun 10, 2008
The Danville River Dam in Danville overtopped yesterday, and more than 100 people were evacuated from an apartment complex, condo building, and several homes with airboats, Mayor Nancy Osterhaus said. In Ontario, Wis. (Boston Globe)
Baseball Summer Report: Edition One Jun 6, 2008
Three Bears will play in the Central Illinois Collegiate League: (Danville), (DuPage County) and (Danville). The CICL begins play Thursday. (Baylorbears.com)
EIU chemistry major named Barry S. Goldwater Scholar Jun 4, 2008
Rebecca C. Grove of Danville is one of 321 students in the country to be honored by the scholarship program, which is the premier undergraduate award of its type in science, math and engineering. Grove, who just finished her junior year, will receive 7,500 toward the completion of her undergraduate degree. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Illinois athletes named Academic All-District Jun 4, 2008
and junior swimmer from Danville, Ill. each were named First Team Women's At-Large. (Fightingillini.com)
Bailey, Hogan repeat as 34 feature winners Jun 4, 2008
Tom Bowling, Danville, 17 ... John Oliver, Jr., Danville; 3 ... Derek Goble, Danville, 15. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Where to vote in Tuesday's primary Jun 2, 2008
Danville, sections 1, 12, 13, 24, 25 and 36 and Lincoln townships and City of Manly Manly City Hall ... Danville, sections 2-11, 14-23, 26-35; and the City of Hanlontown Hanlontown Community Center. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Pontiac warden has landed new position with IDOC May 31, 2008
In his new position, he will oversee the operations of Pontiac, Logan, Danville, Jacksonville, Western Illinois and Southwestern Illinois correctional centers, department spokesman Derek Schnapp said. Schnapp said the decision is not related to efforts to close the 1,650-inmate facility at Pontiac. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
PCC warden named to new May 29, 2008
These centers include Pontiac, Western Illinois, Jacksonville, Danville, Logan and Southwestern. Assistant Warden Joe Mathy has been named as "currently in charge" at PCC, according to DOC. He will still remain assistant warden of operations, a position he has held the past two years. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
