PG East: Central Catholic grad gets a chance on Northwestern football squad (Today) Nov 20, 2008
" But there have been some struggles along the way. Williams, a starter on Central Catholic's 2004 WPIAL and PIAA Quad-A championship team, first had to deal with the loss of his college coach before his career even started. Randy Walker died unexpectedly in June 2006 and was replaced by linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator Pat Fitzgerald, an All-America linebacker on Northwestern's 1995 Rose Bowl team. "It was a weird situation," Williams said. "I was already committed and signed, and I... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Illini Face Surprising Northwestern Nov 19, 2008
com staffDate: Nov 18, 2008 The Fighting Illini travel to Evanston Saturday in a final attempt to gain bowl eligibility. The Northwestern Wildcats have enjoyed an outstanding season. (IlliniBoard.com)
Illinois (5-6, 3-4) at Northwestern (8-3, 4-3) Nov 18, 2008
llinois leads the series, 52-44-5 overall, and in Evanston, 26-25-3 ... llinois leads the series, 52-44-5 overall, and in Evanston, 26-25-3 ... Illinois' last victory in Evanston was in 2002, 31-24. (Fightingillini.com)
Exempla names new CFO Nov 18, 2008
Conklin holds a BS in Accounting from Illinois State University, Normal Illinois, and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. Denver-based Exempla manages three hospitals in the area: Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge and Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Body may be son of Colorado family Nov 17, 2008
The U.S. Coast Guard began searching the lake Thursday after Boehm's jacket, student ID, cellphone and other belongings were found by university police tucked in a crevice on the shore near the Evanston, Ill. campus. (Denver Post)
Whooping Cough Outbreaks Reported in Illinois, Minnesota Nov 15, 2008
The Health and Human Services office in Evanston, Ill. said they ve confirmed five cases of whooping cough and two additional cases are suspected, but have yet to be confirmed. (FOXNews)
Obama officially quits Senate Nov 14, 2008
Jesse Jackson Jr., of Chicago and Jan Schakowsky, of Evanston, Ill. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Illinois Senate President Emil Jones. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Illinois Announces Tailgate Before Northwestern Game Nov 13, 2008
University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics officials have announced that the I FUND, in conjunction with the Chicago Illini Club, is inviting fans to a pregame tailgate prior to the Illinois-Northwestern football game in Evanston Saturday, Nov. 22. The tailgate will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Frank Govern Memorial Golf Course, three hours before the 2:30 p.m. kickoff. (Fightingillini.com)
Ill. lawmakers look for results Nov 11, 2008
Jeffery Schoenberg, an Evanston Democrat hoping to replace Jones. We can hardly afford the political conflicts that have marked the past couple of years. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Home boarded up after elderly woman found living with siblings' corpses Nov 11, 2008
NEW 7 a.m. EVANSTON -- The suburban Chicago home where an elderly woman was found living with the corpses of her three siblings has been boarded up and the woman sent to a senior care facility. Evanston police commander Tom Guenther says 90-year-old Margaret Bernstorff's home has been cleared and authorities are continuing their investigation ... Al Redmond stands Saturday in front of a house where he rented a garage in Evanston. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Rivals.com Big Ten Conference preview Nov 11, 2008
Carmody enters his ninth season in Evanston, and he may have the best team he has had. He had better hope so after going 8-22, 1-17 in the Big Ten last season. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
How Big Ten teams fared Saturday Nov 10, 2008
In other Big Ten play Saturday: Ohio State stomped Northwestern 45-10 at Evanston; Michigan State beat visiting Purdue 21-7; Wisconsin had a 55-20 triumph at Indiana; and Illinois fell 29-6 to Western Michigan in a game played at Detroit ... Meanwhile, at Evanston, Terrelle Pryor threw for three scores and Chris "Beanie" Wells ran for two more, leading No. 12 Ohio State to a victory over Northwestern that proved the Buckeyes are definitely over their loss to Penn State two weeks ago. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Pryor comes roaring back after loss to Penn State Nov 10, 2008
The Ohio State University EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - After the gut-wrenching loss to Penn State, Terrelle Pryor sat by himself on the Ohio State bench, his head bowed, his eyes red. (WKRC.com, OH)
Big Ten Rankings & Bowl Projections Nov 10, 2008
2 Ohio State: They pasted an injury riddled Northwestern team in Evanston yesterday, and QB Terrell Pryor continues to climb the ladder. Their defense is still one of the best in the nation, and that unit will need to step up this coming week for a game at Illinois, who is now backed into a corner and faces the possibility of missing a bowl game. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Diocese splits from Episcopal Church Nov 9, 2008
Illinois Three bodies found in woman's house EVANSTON - A 90-year-old woman well-liked by her neighbors apparently has been living in a house with the bodies of three siblings, one of whom may have been dead since the early 1980s, police say. Police Commander Tom Guenther says the bodies were found Friday in Evanston, a Chicago suburb, after authorities were called by a senior advocate. (Boston Globe)
Ill. Cops Say 90-Year-Old Living With 3 Siblings' Bodies Nov 9, 2008
Nov. 8: A crime scene is seen outside a house in Evanston, Ill ... The bodies were found Friday morning by police who were called by a senior advocate, said Evanston police Cmdr. (Fox News)
Wells, Pryor Lead OSU To Rout Of Northwestern Nov 9, 2008
Ohio State used the one-two punch of Chris Beanie Wells and Terrelle Pryor to deal Northwestern a Big Ten knockout blow Nov. 8 as the Buckeyes rolled to a 45-10 victory at Ryan Field in Evanston. Wells rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns while Pryor threw for 197 yards and three scores on a raw afternoon, leading OSU to its 14th consecutive conference road victory and its 16th win in the last 17 trips to Evanston. (Bucknuts.com)
SjT: Bowling 11/8 - Updated Nov 9, 2008
OHIO STATE may have run it up for the BCS scouts, but it wasn't the typical Bucknut rout in Evanston as the Wildcats racked up a lot of yards and played some tough D early ... You wonder if they'll feel like playing for a return to Detroit when they come to Evanston in two weeks (hopefully not). (PurpleWildcats.com)
Leading Through Danger: Sudanese bishop shares of life and faith in war-torn country Nov 8, 2008
The connection between the dioceses began in part because Atem, among other Sudanese priests, attended Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in Evanston. The Sudanese diocese is a fundamental part of the Sycamore church: members pray for their Sudanese companions at each Sunday service. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
NorthShore to spend $100M on Skokie Hospital Nov 6, 2008
State regulators on Wednesday approved the Evanston-based hospital systems merger with Rush North Shore, which will be named Skokie Hospital when the merger takes effect Jan. 1 ... The money will be used to develop clinical programs and upgrade computer systems and facilities at Skokie Hospital, according to a statement from NorthShore University HealthSystem (formerly Evanston Northwestern Healthcare) ... Skokie Hospital will become the fourth facility under NorthShores ownership and take... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Looking Back Nov 6, 2008
Eddie Herner of Evanston, Illinois visited during the weekend with his mother and sister, Mrs. Marie Herner and Charlene. Winners of the summer reading contest at the library: 1. (Kalona News, IA)
Chicago Wakes Up To A New World After Barack Obama Victory Nov 6, 2008
We got somebody in there now who's not only going to think about himself, but is going to think about us too,' one proud Chicagoan says. We got somebody in there now who's not only going to think about himself, but is going to think about us too. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Some glitches, but otherwise smooth Election Day in city, county Nov 5, 2008
The polling places are the 32nd precinct in Cicero and the 60th precinct in Orland Park, and Evanston Ward 6 Precinct 2. She says they opened late because judges didn't show up. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Crunching the Numbers: OSU at Northwestern Nov 5, 2008
Ohio State and Northwestern have faced each other 73 times with the Buckeyes holding an advantage of 58-14-1 overall and 25-6-1 in Evanston. 80. (Bucknuts.com)
Northwestern in deal for Lake Forest Hospital Nov 4, 2008
Northwestern Universitys medical school also was expected to seek another training site for medical students and residents after severing ties earlier this year with NorthShore University HealthSystem (formerly Evanston Northwestern Healthcare). The statement said that adding Lake Forest to Northwestern Memorial would accelerate the building of the pre-eminent academic medical center for Chicago, Lake County and the surrounding regions. (Crain's Chicago Business)
SjT: Bowling Nov 2, 2008
Beat Iowa and they should be 6-5 coming to Evanston and playing for the Alamo or Champs. Lose to the Hog-eyes and it's 5-6 and fighting for their life against the Cats. (PurpleWildcats.com)
Sleepwalking trial draws documentary crew Oct 29, 2008
That led them to bring in psychiatrist Henry Conroe of Evanston, who said he didn t think Bonnstetter was showing the symptoms of sleepwalking at the time he was in the woman s house, he explained. We wanted someone who was not hired by the defense to tell us if the defendant was not guilty, McAvoy said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Welcome Back Oct 21, 2008
A LOOK AT THE BOILERMAKERS The Purdue football team, under 12th-year head coach , enters its eighth week of the 2008 season 2-5 overall and 0-3 in the Big Ten after falling to Northwestern 48-26 in Evanston, Ill. last Saturday. (Purduesports.com)
Hawkeyes Return Home To Face Northwestern, Wisconsin Oct 21, 2008
Northwestern is coached by Stephanie Erickson, who is in her third season in Evanston ... Iowa lost 3-0 last season in Evanston and are winless in their last six attempts against Northwestern. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Wildcats Fall in Three Sets to No. 21 Purdue Oct 19, 2008
NU then welcomes top-ranked and defending national champion Penn State to Evanston Saturday, Oct. 25. Both matches get underway at 7 p.m.. (Nusports.com)
Wildcat Insider Preview: First Day of Practice Oct 18, 2008
Since it's Homecoming in Evanston this weekend, some former Wildcats stopped by practice to pay a visit. Among those in attendance were Walker Lambiotte ('90) and his son, ('08), Joe Branch ('98) and Shon Morris ('88), as well as Northwestern University President Henry S. Bienen, Director of Athletics Jim Phillips and former Wildcat football standout Barry Gardner. (Nusports.com)
Jones to teach New Testament classes for lay pastors Oct 17, 2008
In this role, he serves as an adjunct faculty member of Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston. Jones earned a master of divinity degree from Duke University and a doctorate degree from Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Michigan State Game Program Features: Barry Gardner Oct 17, 2008
That one-on-one stop against the Irish was the first of 468 tackles in Gardner's prolific career in Evanston, which still ranks third on Northwestern's all-time career tackles list ... " Gardner, a 2004 inductee into Northwestern's Hall of Fame, will be taking time out of his busy schedule to return to Evanston to celebrate his 10-year reunion homecoming weekend with Branch and the rest of their friends. "It was such an amazing honor to be recognized by a prestigious university like... (Nusports.com)
Losing Las Vegas Shows How Americans Crap Out in Housing's Biggest Casino Oct 17, 2008
The rest is trying to make money off money,'' said Chopra, adjunct professor at Northwestern University's in Evanston, Illinois. Our financial structure which, of course, is an American system but is now global, is pure speculation. (Bloomberg)
Meet Rose Bowl QB Steve Schnur and Olympic Medalist Matt Grevers Oct. 18! Oct 16, 2008
They may also be purchased in person at the Ryan Field Ticket Office at 1501 Central Street in Evanston. Single-game ticket prices are $50 for the four Big Ten games (Michigan State, Purdue, Ohio State, and Illinois). (Nusports.com)
Men's Basketball Season Tickets, 5-Pack Plans and Non-Conference Single-Game Tickets On Sale Oct 16, 2008
Northwestern Official Athletic Site. Make note of the great promotions, including new Infiniti Networking Nights. (Nusports.com)
Wildcats Ready To Host Spartans and Wolverines At Lakeside Field Oct 16, 2008
Take Ridge north through Evanston. Turn right on Lincoln Street at the north end of NU's campus. (Nusports.com)
Crucial Weekend As Wildcats Travel to No. 17 Illinois, No. 21 Purdue Oct 15, 2008
Illinois took a 3-0 victory in Evanston, while Northwestern returned the favor by taking a five set win over the Illini in Champaign. Huff Hall has been quite accommodating in recent years for the Wildcats, as they have won the last three matches and four of the last six on Illinois' home court. (Nusports.com)
Obituaries for Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 Oct 15, 2008
She received her master s degree from North-western University in Evanston, Ill. While attending Duquesne, she met her future husband, Joseph N. McKenna. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Rosenthal Picks Up Third Big Ten Defensive Player-of-the-Week Honor Oct 14, 2008
Northwestern Official Athletic Site. Junior goalkeeper recorded season-high seven saves in win over Wisconsin. (Nusports.com)
Big Ten Three-Pack Ticket Plan Still Available for Wildcat Football Oct 14, 2008
Northwestern Official Athletic Site. Wildcats encourage fans to wear purple to all NU games. (Nusports.com)
Researchers write protein nanoarrays using a fountain pen and electric fields Oct 14, 2008
Public release date: 13-Oct-2008. Contact: Megan Fellman. (EurekAlert!)
Illini Shine at Wildcat Invitational Oct 13, 2008
Wildcat Invitational Results Evanston, Ill. 10/10-10/12/08. (Fightingillini.com)
Turmoil saps city budgets Oct 13, 2008
Evanston was eager to save as much as $1 ... Evanston officials are keeping that in mind as they prepare the city's budget for fiscal 2010, which starts March 1. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Gamecock Dominance Continues at Wildcat Invitational Oct 13, 2008
-- The South Carolina women's tennis team's dominance at the Wildcat Invitational in Evanston, Ill. continued Saturday with the Gamecocks advancing to the finals in three of four singles flights and both doubles draws. (Uscsports.com)
Wake Forest Downs Northwestern 8-2 Oct 13, 2008
EVANSTON, Illinois - The No. 3 Wake Forest women's field hockey team wrapped up play in Evanston on Sunday with an 8-2 victory over Northwestern, following up a 2-1 win over Michigan State on Saturday. Wake Forest is now 12-2 overall while the Wildcats are 6-9. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Penn State rips Wisconsin, 48-7 Oct 12, 2008
NO. 23 MICHIGAN STATE 37, NORTHWESTERN 20: Javon Ringer ran for 124 yards and two touchdowns to lead Michigan State to a win over previously unbeaten Northwestern in Evanston, Ill. Brian Hoyer added two short touchdown passes as the Spartans never trailed. (News & Observer -- Sports)
'Cats Open Three-Match Home Stand Against Indiana Oct 11, 2008
This will be Indiana's first visit to Evanston since 2005 when the Hoosiers won a 1-0 contest. In 2006, the Wildcats took a 1-0 decision and the Hoosiers won a tight, 4-3 match, last season in Bloomington. (Nusports.com)
This Date In Buckeye History: Oct. 11 Oct 11, 2008
1930: Northwestern 19, Ohio State 2 The Wildcats scored all of their points in the first half and handed the Buckeyes their first loss of the season in Evanston, Ill. Ohio States lone score came on a safety stemming from a Northwestern punt blocked by Sam Selby. (Bucknuts.com)
Spartans, Wildcats meet with momentum in Illinois Oct 11, 2008
Ionia Sentinel-Standard - Sports. Saturday, October 11, 2008. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Women's Tennis Goes Undefeated on Day One of Wildcat Invitational Oct 11, 2008
-- South Carolina's women's tennis team posted an impressive first day of results at the Wildcat Invitational on Friday in Evanston, Ill. The Gamecocks won every match, advancing two doubles teams to the semifinals of flight A and one in flight B while winning all six singles contests. (Uscsports.com)
"Chip Shots" with Nora Lucas Oct 10, 2008
Well this past week, Sammi, Hailey, Nancy, Raquel, Abby and I all went to Evanston Country Club to compete in the Windy City Collegiate Classic that Northwestern hosted ... Evanston Golf Club is a typical Donald Ross course that sets up long with tons of fairway bunkers and fast greens ... In addition to the great golf that we got to play at Evanston Golf Club on Saturday, we were invited by some Illinois alumni to play at Skokie Country Club in Glencoe, IL prior to the practice round. (Fightingillini.com)
Gamecocks Ready to Compete at Wildcat Invitational Oct 10, 2008
-- The South Carolina women's tennis team will compete in its third fall tournament starting Friday morning in Evanston, Ill. at the Wildcat Invitational hosted by Northwestern. (Uscsports.com)
Wildcats Finish 10th at Windy City Collegiate Championship Oct 8, 2008
-- Sophomore (Bangkok, Thailand/David Leadbetter Academy) led the way for Northwestern in just her second tournament as a Wildcat, shooting a six-over 222 (76-71-75) to finish in a tie for sixth-place as Northwestern finished 10th at the 2008 Windy City Collegiate Classic at Evanston Golf Club. It marks the first top-10 finish of Tantanavivat's collegiate career. (Nusports.com)
Olympic Medalist Matt Grevers to Lead 2008 Homecoming Parade Oct 8, 2008
Beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, there will be limited access to and from Northwestern s Evanston campus prior to and during Northwestern s Homecoming Parade ... Other Homecoming events on the University s Evanston campus that are open to the public include the Friday night pre-parade Homecoming concert and pep rally and post-parade fireworks display and the Saturday football game ... The Homecoming Parade will be followed by a fireworks display along the lakefront which will begin at... (Nusports.com)
A Giant Awakened Oct 8, 2008
29-30) in Evanston, IL, as well as the Cliff Keen/NWCA National Duals (Jan. 10-11) in Cedar Falls. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Illinois Tied for Eighth through 36 Holes of Windy City Classic Oct 7, 2008
The Illini are tied for eighth with Iowa State after 36 holes at the par-72 6,320-yard Evanston Golf Club, but just 11 strokes out of the top three. "Despite the challenges in the morning, the team was still able to battle back and post a solid round in the afternoon," head coach said. (Fightingillini.com)
Wildcats In Seventh After First Two Rounds of Windy City Collegiate Oct 7, 2008
-- Northwestern sits in seventh place heading into the final round of the 2008 Windy City Collegiate Classic at Evanston Golf Club, shooting a 36-over 612 (311-301) through the first 36 holes ... Final round action gets underway at 8 a.m. at Evanston Golf Club, located at 4411 Dempster Street in Skokie. (Nusports.com)
Obituaries for Tuesday, October 7, 2008 Oct 7, 2008
They moved to Evanston, Ill. where Art worked for the Evanston YMCA and New Trier High School while completing a master s degree at Northwestern University. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Gold jumps as investors seek haven Oct 7, 2008
This is truly a financial panic,'' said Leonard Kaplan, president of Prospector Asset Management in Evanston, Illinois. It's obvious safe-haven buying for gold. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Illini Wrap Up Impressive Weekend at Ace for a Cure Tournament Oct 6, 2008
The Orange and Blue are back in action next weekend as they travel to the Northwestern Invitational in Evanston, Ill. For complete coverage of the Illini visit fightingillini. (Fightingillini.com)
NU Takes Third at Notre Dame's adidas Invitational Oct 4, 2008
Freshman Rachel Kaminski has made immediate contributions to Northwestern since arriving in Evanston. HEADLINES. (Nusports.com)
Orange and Blue Head to Windy City Collegiate Classic Oct 3, 2008
The 54-hole tournament consists of 36 holes on Monday followed by a final 18 holes on Tuesday, each beginning with a shotgun start at the par-70 6,593-yard Evanston Golf Club. Freshman has been the Orange and Blue's top performer during the team's first two tournaments. (Fightingillini.com)
NU Gameday Fun Continues During Ohio Matchup Oct 3, 2008
Northwestern Official Athletic Site. Wildcat fans preparing for Big Ten home action starting October 11. (Nusports.com)
'Cats Face First Big Ten Road Test In No. 25 Penn State, Ohio State Oct 3, 2008
Northwestern Official Athletic Site. Cats Face First Big Ten Road Test In No. 25 Penn State, Ohio State. (Nusports.com)
