Former shelter head signed out 83 cats Nov 15, 2008
Alexander and her husband own several pit bulls at their Decatur home. He could not be reached for comment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Men's basketball: Lucca free to play for ISU Nov 15, 2008
" 'Every basketball player in Germany dreams of playing in the U.S.' Alan Huss intended to drive the 185 miles from Decatur, Ill. to O'Hare International Airport that night in August 2006. He'd caught a nasty bug and could hardly lift his head from the pillow, so he called his father, who sent his company's driver to Chicago to fetch the new basketball player. The 18-year-old arrived at Melinda and Craig Huss' home after 1 a.m. Lucca Staiger was exhausted, uncertain, yet overwhelmingly gracious... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Cumberland ready for more history Nov 14, 2008
Our game plan is the same as always, said Robertson whose only losses were to Decatur Lutheran, Shelbyville and Edwards County. It is critical for us to be the aggressor. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Illini Open Season With Pair of Games this Weekend Nov 14, 2008
- - - - Led SW DeKalb HS (Decatur, Ga. to State title last year F 34 6-3 Fr. (Fightingillini.com)
Panthers have a different outcome in mind Nov 14, 2008
The Metamora-Washington winner will face the winner of Saturday's quarterfinal game between host Cahokia (10-1) and Decatur MacArthur (9-2). If Cahokia wins, Metamora or Washington would be the home team in the semifinal game. (Pekin Times, IL)
Illinois' Miller Named Lott Trophy Semifinalist Nov 13, 2008
Miller (6-1, 251, Sr., Decatur, Ill. leads the Big Ten in tackles per game with 11. (Fightingillini.com)
Local briefs Nov 13, 2008
Site locations are Amboy, Bourbonnais, Carbondale, Champaign, Decatur, East Peoria, Effingham, Galesburg, Grayslake, Macomb, Morrison, Mount Vernon, Princeton, Rockford and Springfield. See Your Soldier is offered in collaboration with the Freedom Calls Foundation, which provides the videoconferencing equipment and satellite connection in Iraq, according to the news release. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Seniors help lead Cumberland to state Nov 12, 2008
After six straight wins, they lost two in a row to Shelbyville and Decatur Lutheran. The lady Pirates have won 13 straight matches. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
McClain's Parkland is Lakers' home-opening foe Nov 12, 2008
Six-foot-five forward Antonio Lofton has averaged 14 points and 6-2 forward Jean Seles has also been in double figures for Parkland, which has Decatur Eisenhower product Lester Hart back as a shooting guard with point guard Derrick Hazelwood running things at the point. When serving as an assistant coach at Parkland, Brown helped recruit Lofton out of Chicago Carver High School. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Have the facts on high fructose corn syrup Nov 12, 2008
It is the raw commodity grown by Shelby County and Illinois farmers and processed in Decatur by the food processors. Removing high fructose corn syrup from American food and beverages will not improve healthfulness or nutritional content of those products; suggesting otherwise is false advertising and misleads consumers about the real reason for weigh gain, obesity, and related challenges. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
B-N remembers Jesse Fell, whose name is still widely known Nov 9, 2008
He also founded Clinton, Towanda, Pontiac, Lexington, LeRoy and El Paso and helped develop Dwight, Joliet and Decatur. He was a practical idealist, said Greg Koos, executive director of the McLean County Museum of History. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Business Whirl: Coplen earns certified jeweler’s designation Nov 9, 2008
Before joining the Athens insurance agency, Carter worked with Stevenson Shockley Stevenson Insurance in Decatur. He has 17 years in property/casualty and life/health insurance, and graduated with a bachelor s degree in economics from the University of Georgia in 1982. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tutoring program helps local students dream big Nov 8, 2008
Ruffin, a parent liaison at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Decatur, often works on truancy issues and knows there was a need for a program that gives more ways for children succeed, she said. We believe in the students, she said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Frank A. Acuna (6) Nov 7, 2008
Frank A. Acu a, 86, of Macon, passed away at 4:01 am Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008 at Decatur Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness ... He attended St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Decatur. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Oly still in, Turks' season is over Nov 6, 2008
The Spartans (23-10) advanced to Thursday's sectional final against Tolono Unity (24-12), which defeated Decatur St. Teresa 25-19, 25-16 in the other semifinal Tuesday. Olympia was led by Jacie Eichelberger's seven kills, while Tifani Gordon and Melissa Phillips each had three blocks in the match. (Pekin Times, IL)
2008-09 Women's Basketball Season Preview Nov 5, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Junior Lacey Simpson, senior Chelsea Gordon and junior Jenna Smith are ready to lead a young a Illini squad this season. (Fightingillini.com)
Tell us: How do you feel at the moment? Nov 5, 2008
What does this moment mean to you. It's your chance to sound off on various topics. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rematches for Cumberland, Windsor Nov 4, 2008
The only other Cumberland losses were to Shelbyville (30-5) and Lutheran School Association (LSA) of Decatur (29-5), while Edwards County lost to O Fallon (a Class 4A team that reached the regional championship before losing, finishing 25-11) and LSA. ... In addition Unity and Decatur St. Teresa won Class 2A regional titles. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
IHSA prep football scores and schedule Nov 4, 2008
No. 7 Anna-Jonesboro (9-1) at No. 2 Decatur St. Teresa (10-0), Saturday 1 p.m. ... No. 2 Decatur MacArthur (8-2) at No. 6 Highland (7-3), Saturday 1 p.m. ... Decatur St. Teresa 44, Christopher-Ziegler-Royalton 7. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Hopedale guardsman in line for promotion Nov 1, 2008
Pratt has been a joint task commander at many deployment scenes, including Mississippi River flooding last summer and in 1993, the Illinois River flooding in 1995, and in Decatur in the aftermath of a 2006 ice storm that caused massive blackouts in many communities ... Hes also been stationed with guard units in Bloomington, Peoria, Decatur, Urbana and Springfield and now is with a unit based in Chicago. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
OUR VIEW: Ferguson is best of three prosecutor candidates Oct 31, 2008
" NeoCon Academician wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:02 PM:" Wow, the JG-TC endorses democrat Ferguson like the Decatur Herald and Review (another Lee Enterprises newspaper)endorsed Obama last Sunday. What a surprise. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
BEATING THE RUSH: Throngs waiting to vote early Oct 30, 2008
Across town at a precinct serving mostly white voters in downtown Decatur, people waited outside shivering. Debby Pollack, a pediatrician, stood in line about 50 minutes. (USA Today)
Staph germs tougher than ever to treat Oct 29, 2008
Special memories and unique touches thoughout its outdoors highlight this Decatur estate. Little time to cook. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Valley school officials discuss student safety, finances Oct 29, 2008
Superintendent Reynolds' report included: completion of Annual Recognition of Schools report; attended a 4038 workshop in Decatur with Mr. Stuckel; attended the WACS meeting in Macomb; worked with Mr. Harrison on the PCCS grant; completed The Homeless Grant Requirements; met with principals to review yearly evaluation plan with goal setting; met with Sgt. Yerly and Sgt. Perrilles to plan the annual Veterans Day activities; met with Mr. Kenser to discuss the coop; met with Mr. Stuckel, Mrs.... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Callahan suspends congressional campaign after death of mother Oct 25, 2008
Callahan campaign spokesman Terry Towery said Callahan received word of the worsening condition of her mother, Elaine Callahan, early Friday, prior to an interview she conducted with the Herald w in Decatur. Towery said Callahan had enough time to get to Peoria to be with her ailing mother before her passing. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
0-8 Eisenhower brings A-11 to Mattoon Oct 24, 2008
Decatur Eisenhower runs the new-fangled A-11, which Mattoon coach Nat Zunkel figures might become illegal nationwide by next football season ... This game between the 1-7 Green Wave and an 0-8 Decatur Eisenhower team might not rate much state interest on the eve of Saturday s IHSA playoff pairings announcements but no one is talking about canceling the battle to determine who finishes at the bottom of the Big 12 ... Austin, who was a former Eisenhower assistant under Dennis Sheppard, assisted... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
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)
Smith moving upstairs after 35 years on the field Oct 23, 2008
PHS coach Roger Lowe s hometown buddy from Decatur, Frank Coppenbarger, is the Phillies all-purpose man as traveling secretary and clubhouse manager. At this writing, I am still working out details to get to Philadelphia over the weekend. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Five Lady Warriors ready for state tennis Oct 22, 2008
Ramsay is coming off a 6-3, 7-6 loss to Kendall Robison of Decatur St. Teresa in the sectional championship, a player she beat last year 6-4, 6-4 for the sectional title. She (Robison) just outplayed Meagan, said Hickox. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Friday's statewide football scores Oct 22, 2008
Auburn 42, Decatur 21. Bellarmine Prep 58, Stadium 30. (Longview Daily News, WA)
GOP senate leader Watson recovering from stroke Oct 21, 2008
His offices in Greenville, Decatur and Springfield remain open. It is not clear how long Watson will be hospitalized. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Local woman hopes life of pain can educate about rare disease Oct 20, 2008
Her best friend since college, Jennifer Dahn of Decatur, appreciates Neumanns tenacity. She has a passion for life, Dahn said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
For many, economy overshadows health care as top election issue Oct 18, 2008
Clinton resident Kaitlyn Martin, 18, a freshman at Millikin University in Decatur, has a different perspective. This will be her first-ever election and health care isnt much of an issue for her or her friends, yet. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Palin, Boortz chat Oct 18, 2008
By Decatur where it's greater. October 17, 2008 12:31 PM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Six area games on the docket tonight Oct 17, 2008
In the Okaw Valley Conference Black Division Shelbyville is hoping for its second straight win as they travel to Monticello and Sullivan-Okaw Valley is to play host to Decatur St. Teresa, the No. 3 team in Class 3A.. The Arcola game is to be broadcast on WLKL 89. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Illinois to inject $1B into banking system Oct 17, 2008
That leaves less capital for Busey to satisfy a growing loan demand in its Champaign, Peoria and Decatur locations. "The treasurer's attempting to get an acceptable rate of return but at the same time make sure banks have access to funds to take care of their community needs," O'Neill said. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Cornjerker Soccer Team rallies to defeat Salt Fork/Westville in wet match-up Oct 16, 2008
For the first time since early in the season, we'll have everybody ready for the postseason," Klaber said.Earlier in the week, the Illinois High School Association ruled that Hoopeston Area/Bismarck-Henning used an ineligible player during one week of play. The Cornjerkers were penalized by having to forfeit all three victories they had during that week. Unfortunately, all three victories were conference victories. That knocked the Cornjerkers from sharing the Vermilion Valley Conference... (Hoopeston Chronicle, IL)
Where will the next Illinois casino land? Oct 15, 2008
Though the process so far has been kept mostly under wraps, lawmakers from the southern Illinois, Decatur and Bloomington areas said Tuesday they haven t heard any inklings locally about luring a casino. A spokeswoman for the northern Illinois city of Rockford, which is often mentioned as a casino candidate, said casino talks have been quiet lately. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Game 7: Illinois (3-3, 1-2) Vs. Indiana (2-4, 0-3) Oct 15, 2008
Miller is a staple in the Champaign and Decatur communities, volunteering every week with elementary and middle schools, military veterans and children's hospitals. RECEPTION STREAKS. (Fightingillini.com)
Extra incentive to get screenings Oct 15, 2008
DECATUR - Illinois officials are encouraging underserved women at risk of breast and cervical cancer to take steps that could save their lives ... Copyright 1996-2008 Herald & Review, Decatur, IL. a division of Lee Enterprises ... 601 East William St ; Decatur, Illinois 62523 Phone: 217. (Herald & Review)
Former Niles man helps Holocaust survivor tell his story Oct 15, 2008
Brock went on to graduate from Millikin University in Decatur, Ill. and completed his Master of Fine Arts work at Columbia College in Chicago, Ill. (Niles Star, MI)
Thousands of Illinoisans turn out to vote Oct 14, 2008
"We were so swamped with voter registration numbers that I had to give my staff an extra day to process them," he said from his Decatur office. "That's part of the reason we buckled down today to get everything processed because we know the onslaught of early voters" is coming. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
No upsets, just poll changes Oct 13, 2008
Westminster (5-1) vs. Decatur 7. Brooks County (5-1) vs. Berrien 8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Pantagraph recognized by AP, IPA at yearly awards meeting Oct 11, 2008
In Illinois, its daily newspapers are in Bloomington, Carbondale, Mattoon, Charleston, Decatur, DeKalb and the Quad Cities. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Motorcycle riders to follow Lincoln circuit Oct 10, 2008
On Sunday, the group will leave Shelbyville and stop at the Moultrie County Courthouse in Sullivan and continue to Decatur ... While in Decatur, the riders get the opportunity to visit the original log courthouse where Lincoln practiced law, which still stands on the grounds of the Macon County History Museum ... We look forward to hosting the group in Decatur as they tour the different Lincoln sites, said Pat McDaniels, executive director of the museum. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Caterpillar Inc. leadership programs to be discussed Oct 10, 2008
He later became the quality control manager at the Aurora facility and took assignments in Decatur as technical services manager and motor grader product manager. Banwart became general manager of the Large Engine Center in Lafayette, Ind. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Hoopeston Area/Bismarck-Henning soccer team earns #2 seed in IHSA Oct 10, 2008
That game will be between #1 seed Decatur MacArthur and #4 seed Decatur Eisenhower. The two winners of those games will meet in the regional tournament championship game at 11 a.m. on Oct. 25. (Hoopeston Chronicle, IL)
Miller, Williams Earn Big Ten Player Of The Week Distinction Oct 7, 2008
Illinois, SR, LB, Decatur, Ill. Eisenhower Miller filled up the stat sheet with nine defensive stops, four tackles for loss, two sacks and two pass breakups to lead Illinois to its first win at Michigan since 1999. (Fightingillini.com)
Judge to rule on bond reduction for man accused in child's death Oct 7, 2008
BLOOMINGTON -- A McLean County judge will decide by the end of the week whether bond should be reduced for a Decatur man accused of murdering a toddler a year ago ... Byers father, Decatur lawyer Frank Byers II, testified Monday that his son lived with him after the childs death until charges were filed last month ... Inaperfectworld wrote on Oct 6, 2008 9:10 PM:" I don't believe Steve Skelton will sway the decision of Judge Charles Reynard in the bond reduction. This judge is the most... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
18th Congressional District candidates square off in debate Oct 7, 2008
But the district includes Logan County, parts of Decatur and Macon County, and parts of Woodford and Tazewell counties. Much of the last month of the campaign could likely focus on economic issues, as many voters see that as the nations top concern. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
OUR VIEW: Medical clinic for uninsured sounds healthy Oct 3, 2008
Second, it will be managed by the Community Health Improvement Center in Decatur, a well-established FQHC that also operates a clinic in Champaign ... If the funds can be generated, the clinic should be able to operate smoothly right from the start, due to the Decatur management s experience in two locations. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Illinois' Brit Miller Named To The 2008 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Oct 3, 2008
University of Illinois senior linebacker is among the 22 selected for his efforts in giving back to the Champaign and Decatur communities ... 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 ... He coached a charity dodgeball tournament for the Decatur Children's Museum. (Fightingillini.com)
Illini Sports Network Oct 3, 2008
1 Decatur, WSOY-AM 1340 DuQuoin, WDQN-AM 1580 East Moline, WFXN-AM, 1230 Effingham, WCRC-FM 95. 7 Fairfield, WFIW-AM 1390. (Fightingillini.com)
Public offers opinions on beer sales Oct 3, 2008
You go to Bloomington, you go to Decatur, you go to Springfield, you go to any of them and they'll sell you the beer, you gotta buy it there and pay their price, and that's what we need to do. Bill Gilroy of Pekin said he was against the prospect. (Pekin Times, IL)
COLUMN: Lincoln-Douglas Debate makes for great weekend Sep 23, 2008
I remember when Russel Brazzel of Decatur portrayed Douglas for the 1994 C-SPAN debate here that he noted he had a hard time with some of the rhetoric in the debate because of its racist tone. Perhaps, because there was little of the content of the Charleston debate in Saturday s program, Connors could more fully portray Douglas in a more well-rounded manner. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Game #4: #22/21 Illinois (2-1) at #12/12 Penn State (4-0) Sep 23, 2008
Miller is a staple in the Champaign and Decatur communities, volunteering every week with elementary and middle schools, military veterans and children's hospitals. ILLINI IN THE NATIONAL RANKINGS. (Fightingillini.com)
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)
Coles County medical clinic for uninsured planned Sep 20, 2008
The clinic tentatively would be managed by the Community Health Improvement Center in Decatur, although the CCHP comprising Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Carle Foundation Physicians, the Coles County Health Department and other agencies would continue to have input and oversight ... Rather than trying to whip up their own FQHC from scratch, the local health care and social service agencies turned to the Decatur agency, a well-established FQHC that also operates a clinic in Champaign. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
New ornament depicting Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum available today Sep 20, 2008
Copies of the debate museum ornament can be purchased at Towne Square Jewelers and the chamber office in Charleston, The Picket Fence in Mattoon, and the Easter Seals office in Decatur. After shaking hands as Lincoln and Douglas over the unveiled ornament, Buss and Connors admired their copies of the ornament. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
LETTER: Ask important questions in this election Sep 19, 2008
Mike P wrote on Sep 18, 2008 8:22 PM:" We are just shy of one trillion dollars, in bail outs in mostly the last two weeks. It was greed, that allowed it to happen. Head shaking and whispers have been going on for years, that this would happen. Deregulation, and diminished oversight, is what allowed the binge drinking, to begin with, that Bush eluded to this spring. Its more than a hangover now. Its a bit more substancial than a correction. Its past time for an intervention. Its still not done... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Barnhart's Fighting Illini Football Report Card Sep 19, 2008
Miller took that advice and more and had a great effort against Louisiana-Lafayette, including that "swiping" of the football from the Cajun quarterback that resulted in a touchdown for the Decatur product. Third. (Fightingillini.com)
Your number one stop for brief local news Sep 17, 2008
The games took place Sept. 13 and 14 at locations in Forsyth and Decatur. Attorney general warns of scams following floods. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Already drenched Ill. gets more rain Sep 16, 2008
Ellis said the area around his home in Decatur got more than six inches of rain during the weekend, with some soybean fields turning yellow already saturated from rain last week. What this rain is going to do is create a lot of ponding in the fields, said Ellis, who is also the editor of the U of I s farmgate Web site. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
IRVSRA T-Ball going to state Sep 14, 2008
The IRVSRA Flames, led by Coach Steve Grys and Assistant Coach David Campbell Sr., will enter a round robin-style tourney at Rotary Park in Decatur ... Other sports athletes participate in that are part of the Outdoor Sports Festival include: Golf, held in Forsyth, and an equestrian competition, held in Decatur. (Pekin Times, IL)
Callahan tries to clarify draft comment Sep 14, 2008
The 18th Congressional District includes Logan County, the northern parts of Decatur and Macon County and parts of Tazwell and Woodford counties. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)
