Lawyers seek reduced sentences for child molester Jon White Nov 14, 2008
BLOOMINGTON -- Attorneys for Jon White are asking courts in McLean and Champaign counties to reduce the sentence for the former teacher convicted of molesting 10 students in the Urbana and Unit 5 school districts. In motions filed Nov. 6 in both counties, attorney Brett Olmstead argues that the 48 years White received in the Urbana case and the additional 12 years he received in the Normal case are excessive ... White pleaded guilty in February to eight counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Flick: Twin City lawyer gathers in another $22.5 million Nov 14, 2008
Reappearing late Saturday afternoon in a backlot appearance in Urbana, after the University of Illinois football game against Ohio State. It will be Chief Illiniwek. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Obituaries - (11.12.2008) Nov 14, 2008
passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Ill ... He served on the following Boards of Directors: Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois, Independent Insurance Agents of America, Tyler, Fletcher, Fink, Ltd, National Association Political Action Committee, Urbana Golf and Country Club, The Baby Fold of Bloomington, First United Methodist Church of Champaign, Wesley Foundation at University of Illinois, Central Illinois Financial Corporation, Market Place National... (Forest Republican, WI)
Illini Add Talented Trio Nov 13, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Head coach Terri Sullivan signed two pitchers and a catcher/utility player to the class of 2009. (Fightingillini.com)
Feds Push Satellite Technology to Make Skies (and Runways) Friendlier Nov 12, 2008
"(ADS-B is) more active, rather than passive," says Terry von Thaden, assistant professor of human factors in the at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. "Radar's considered passive. ADS-B doesn't have to wait for the radar to sweep and sort of mosey along.". (Scientific American)
Last Veterans Day at Weldon Springs? Nov 12, 2008
Tim Johnson, an Urbana Republican, gave the audience a reason to hope, however. About 25 years ago, this park received grant money from the secretary of the interior of the United States, said With that grant money came the stipulation that the park cannot be closed without the permission of the secretary of the interiors office. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
To Save the Southern Polar Environment--Dump the Antarctic Treaty Nov 11, 2008
Since 2003, fish biologist Arthur Devries of the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign has not caught a single adult Antarctic toothfish a species sometimes sold at grocery stores as Chilean sea bass. In the 1970s Devries would catch as many as 500 adults in a season as part of his research into the proteins that keep their blood from freezing. (Scientific American)
Kalmanovich Survives Day One at JSM Challenger Nov 10, 2008
University of Illinois sophomore gritted out a three set victory over Tim Smyczek on Sunday to advance to the second round of qualifying at the JSM Challenger at the Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana, Illinois ... Admission in to the $50,000 2008 JSM Challenger of Champaign-Urbana is free until Friday. (Fightingillini.com)
Mathematical Superstars From Missouri, Indiana and Texas Honored for Research in Nation's Premier High School Science Competition Nov 9, 2008
Regional Finalists in the individual category were: -- Eric Shyu, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Aurora, IL -- Philip Streich, Home School, Platteville, WI -- William Sun, Parkway Central High School, Chesterfield, MO -- Richard Wang, University Laboratory High School, Urbana, IL Regional Finalists in the team category were: -- Kelsey Lawhorn and Anthony Yunker Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Aurora, IL -- Karthik Vantakala and Yaseen Jamal, Illinois Mathematics and Science... (PR Newswire)
Play set to begin on Sunday at JSM Challenger Nov 9, 2008
Six current or former members of the University of Illinois Men's Tennis team will be in action on Sunday at the Atkins Tennis Center, as play begins at the JSM Challenger in Urbana, Illinois ... This could be the most talented qualifying draw, top to bottom, ever seen here in Urbana, highlighted by 2007 and 2008 NCAA Singles Champion Somdev Devvarman. (Fightingillini.com)
Illini Continue Action at Midwest Blast Nov 9, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Freshman Chelcie Abajian. (Fightingillini.com)
One campus, 2 homecomings: U of I events highlight social segregation Nov 9, 2008
URBANA -- The homecoming football game had just ended, and students clad in orange T-shirts were swarming the quad in search of post-tailgating festivities, but the nearly 1,700 African-American students packed in a nearby auditorium at the campus barely noticed. They were engrossed in African-American Homecoming, a separate celebration complete with its own pageant, fashion show and step performance that has stirred controversy and highlighted social segregation at the University of Illinois at... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Prep volleyball, college hockey, college volleyball Nov 9, 2008
13Missouri 41, Kansas St. 24Missouri SSW Baptist 23Missouri Western 33, Truman St. 32Mount Union 49, Otterbein 20Muskingum 15, John Carroll 14N. Iowa 42, Missouri St. 0Nebraska 45, Kansas 35Ohio Dominican 56, Urbana 0Ohio Northern 36, Capital 21Ohio St. 45, Northwestern 10Pittsburg St. 52, Emporia St. 7S. Dakota St. 52, Illinois St. 21S. Illinois 24, W. Illinois 14S. Utah 15, North Dakota 14Saginaw Valley St. 26, Ferris St. 14Sioux Falls 34, Dordt 2South Dakota 37, S. Oregon 0St. Francis, Ind. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Orange and Blue Wrap Up Day One of Midwest Blast Nov 8, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Freshman Amy Allin picked up a win in front of the home crowd today at the 2008 Midwest Blast. (Fightingillini.com)
Gold Nanostars Hold Promise In Medical Diagnoses And Tests For Environmental Contaminants Nov 8, 2008
22, 2006) Yi Lu and his team at the University of Illinois in Urbana has laid the foundation for a new generation of rapid diagnostic tests that are as easy to handle as a pregnancy test: just dunk them in the. (Sep. (Science Daily)
No gimmees for cross country hardware Nov 7, 2008
Besides Tremont, the other major competitors for a team trophy appear to be defending state champion Winnebago, Bloomington Central Catholic, Elmwood, Manlius Bureau Valley, Westmont and Urbana Uni High. The Turks qualified for the state meet for the second consecutive year and third time in four years by winning a regional championship and finishing second at sectionals, one point behind Elmwood. (Pekin Times, IL)
In response to lawsuit, diocese says personnel decisions private Nov 7, 2008
He served at Epiphany from 2003 to 2005 and also taught at Central Catholic High School before his transfer to Urbana. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Illini Host 2008 Midwest Blast Nov 6, 2008
- The Illinois women's tennis team is set to host the 2008 Midwest Blast at the Atkins Tennis Center, Nov. 7-9, in Urbana, Ill. The event marks the first home event for the Illini this season, and the debut home tournament for freshmen and. (Fightingillini.com)
Obama victory's effect on Illinois Nov 5, 2008
Tim Johnson, an Urbana Republican who was headed toward re-election Tuesday, wants to jumpstart efforts to get the FutureGen power plant in Mattoon back on track. A new chief executive especially one with Illinois ties could make that easier. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Hopedale guardsman in line for promotion Nov 1, 2008
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)
Weekly crop outlook: corn and soybean basis Oct 31, 2008
URBANA A recovery in corn and soybean prices over the next six months is generally expected, making ownership of the crops beyond harvest prudent, said University of Illinois Extension marketing specialist Darrel Good in a news release. The current price structure in the corn and soybean markets suggests that holding physical inventory is the preferred way of owning corn, while owning soybeans in the form of a basis contract or futures contract may be cheaper than physical storage, Good said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Polls packed on last day of early voting Oct 31, 2008
In many of the 30 other states that have the option, residents have taken years to become familiar with early voting and use it in large numbers, said Brian Gaines, a political science associate professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ... Across the state in Champaign County, about 40 people waited in line to vote inside the county administration building in Urbana. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Stranz is Section 15 Coach of the Year Oct 29, 2008
Richard Kayede, Urbana Def ... Tim Parks, Urbana For ... Spencer Bolen, Urbana GK Sr.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Ex-Illini gym coach resigns amidst investigations Oct 29, 2008
Someone who answered a call to Valdez's cell phone Tuesday hung up and a real estate agent who answered the door at his Urbana home said he wasn't there. The agent said she was showing the home, which is for sale. (ESPN -- College Sports)
U of I gymnastics coach leaves Oct 28, 2008
There was no telephone listing for Valdez in Champaign or Urbana and no one answered the telephone at his former office after business hours Monday. Neither Kaler nor Brown would elaborate on Valdez's departure. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Finding our next Sputnik Oct 26, 2008
Marc Andreesen, the University of Illinois at Urbana student who conceived the popular Internet browser Netscape in 1994, stands atop a short list of truly important post-1990 American-led IT invention. Some might say who cares who invented what, as long as it works. (Boston Globe)
Bonnstetter sleep experts testify Oct 25, 2008
The jury heard testimony Friday from Dr. Rosaline Cartwright, retired director of the Sleep Disorder Services and Research Center at Rush University in Chicago, and Dr. Donald Greeley from the Carle Sleep Center in Urbana ... Dr. Greeley, who specializes in sleep medicine at Carle Clinic in Urbana, said he interviewed Bonnstetter on Dec. 15, 2006, for sleep disorder diagnosis and found that the episode Bonnstetter described happening on Nov. 25, 2006, is compatible with sleepwalking. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Orange and Blue Sweep Illini Challenge Oct 25, 2008
URBANA, ILL. - The No. 10 Illinois women's cross country team finished off the regular season on a good note Friday as they took first place at the Illini Challenge. Freshman placed first overall with a 5K time of 18:44, a personal best by over one minute. (Fightingillini.com)
Corrections Dept. tells unions Pontiac prison to close by Dec. 31 Oct 25, 2008
Tim Johnson, an Urbana Republican, in the statement. This flies in the face of logic, against the advice of people at all levels of government regardless of party affiliation, and most importantly against the interests of the people of Livingston County and all of Illinois. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
0-8 Eisenhower brings A-11 to Mattoon Oct 24, 2008
The Panthers closest game was two weeks ago in a 34-8 loss to Urbana, which Mattoon defeated 13-6 for its first win in the fourth week of the season. But Austin does not sound discouraged. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Illinois Hosts Pair of Critical Big Ten Matches Oct 24, 2008
If It's the Illini, They Will Come Illinois soccer has become a fan favorite not only to the Champaign-Urbana community, but across the board in the Big Ten ... Masar, an Urbana native, is the first Illini soccer player in history to be drafted. (Fightingillini.com)
Ex-Unit 5 teacher Jon White denies allegations in federal lawsuit Oct 24, 2008
URBANA -- Former Colene Hoose Elementary School teacher Jon White has denied most of the allegations contained in a federal lawsuit filed against him and officials of the Unit 5 and Urbana school districts ... The former teacher is serving 60 years for sexually abusing eight students at Urbanas Thomas Paine Elementary School and two Hoose students ... He taught at Hoose in Normal from 2002 to 2005 before accepting an assignment in Urbana, where he taught until his arrest in January 2007. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
LETTER: Vote 'No' Nov. 4 on constitution convention Oct 23, 2008
cd wrote on Oct 22, 2008 8:43 PM:" I submitted this before, but JG-TC didn't post it.------------------Jim Edgar, former Illinois governor, Urbana October 3, 2008 As someone who had the honor of governing the State of Illinois for eight years, I share the outrage over the failure of our current leaders to come to grips with a huge budget deficit, assure quality education throughout the state and resolve other important issues. We need substantial change in state government. However, I truly hope... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Five Lady Warriors ready for state tennis Oct 22, 2008
The winner is to play the victor of the Katrina Marjanovic of Urbana and Danielle Dixon, a freshman from Homewood Flossmoor. Marjanovic, the Big 12 Champion, is seeded 31st. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Literary events planned at U of I Oct 21, 2008
The conference, free and open to the public, will take place Oct. 28-29 in Room 210 of the Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St., Urbana ... The event, scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. just outside the Foreign Languages Building, 707 S. Mathews Ave., Urbana, will feature a collective public reading of Inferno, the first canticle of Dante Alighieri s Divine Comedy ... An exhibit of Merwin s papers titled Multiple Merwins: Poet, Translator and Environmental Activist is on view in the Rare Book & Manuscript... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Aerobics May Reverse Mental Decline Oct 20, 2008
Yet a substantial body of research shows that these are the very processes that are most responsive to physical exercise, note the authors from the University of Illinois Beckman Institute, Urbana. In people with or those without signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, regular moderate physical activity, enough to make a person breathless, has been shown to boost not only the speed and sharpness of thought but also the actual volume of brain tissue and the way in which the brain functions,... (Newsmax)
Carle Clinic in B-N may become part of OSF Healthcare System Oct 17, 2008
He said the proposal had nothing to do with cuts at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. The cuts (at the Urbana hospital) dont correlate in any way, shape or form to the Bloomington clinic negotiations ... sayitagain wrote on Oct 16, 2008 6:10 PM:" Its all about money folks!!! Carle has been approved by the IL Health Care Facilities Planning Board to build a $220 million (yes that is the correct figure) hospital addition in Urbana. They've got to raise capital in any way possible. I know... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Carle suspends children's cancer program in Urbana Oct 16, 2008
BLOOMINGTON -- Carle Foundations program in Urbana for children with cancer and blood disorders has been suspended and children are being referred to other pediatric programs. Carle Foundations pediatric hematology/oncology program will be temporarily suspended effective Nov. 1 when the programs sole doctor, Mark Musselman, transitions to general pediatrics, said Gretchen Robbins, Carle public relations director. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Motorcycle riders to follow Lincoln circuit Oct 10, 2008
URBANA The same circuit that Abraham Lincoln journeyed on horseback, trailing through tall grass and russet-colored leaves on a crisp autumn day, will be traveled again this weekend ... The riders will leave Urbana at 9 a.m. Saturday, travel through Champaign and head down to Paris, Charleston and Shelbyville. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Another lawsuit filed in wake of Jon White sexual abuse case Oct 10, 2008
URBANA -- The lawsuits against former Unit 5 teacher Jon White and school officials in Urbana and Normal continued to stack up Wednesday with the filing of a fifth civil action in Urbana ... White is serving a 60-year prison term for sexually abusing eight students at Urbanas Thomas Paine Elementary School and two students at Colene Hoose Elementary School in Normal ... The newest lawsuit names three former and three current Urbana school employees. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Panel to discuss experiences with curbside recycling programs Oct 8, 2008
The panel includes Rod Fletcher, environmental manager for Urbana s U-CYCLE Program; Callie Jo McFarland, community development coordinator for Monticello; Stephen Smith, owner of ABC Sanitary Hauling & Recycling, which serves Champaign and Urbana; and Charleston resident Marcus Ricci, discussing recycling in the Bowling Green, Ohio, area. Panelists will be asked to give background information about how their curbside recycling programs were established and how they operate, such as whether the... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Neoga teen hospitalized after semi-trailer collision Oct 7, 2008
Timothy A. Pezan, 16, was transported to Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana following the crash on Route 45 near County Road 900N, said Illinois State Police Trooper Nathan Zerrusen in a report. The hospital listed Pezan in good condition as of Monday afternoon. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Former Illini Masar Drafted to Women's Professional Soccer Oct 7, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Former Illinois standout Ella Masar became the first Illini soccer player drafted when she was selected by the Chicago Red Stars. (Fightingillini.com)
Saturday's College Football Scores Oct 6, 2008
Taylor 14, Urbana 13, OT. Temple 28, Miami (Ohio) 10. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
IWU Homecoming: Alumni discover new additions to school, campus Oct 5, 2008
Barrie Bredemeier, a glass artist from Urbana, hangs his handmade ornaments on a display during the arts and craft show at Illinois Wesleyan University's homecoming, Saturday, October 4, 2008. (The Pantagraph, David Proeber). (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Illinois Concludes Fall With Win Over Heartland Oct 4, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. First baseman Katrina Ross belted a two-run homer to lift Illinois to a 6-0 win over Heartland. (Fightingillini.com)
Illinois Wraps Up Fall Play Against Heartland Oct 3, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Freshman pitcher Monica Perry struck out eight against Lakeland on Wednesday and has been outstanding for the Illini throughout the fall. (Fightingillini.com)
Illini Top Kankakee, 5-0 Sep 25, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Sophomore second baseman Danielle Zymkowitz scored two runs in Illinois' 5-0 win over Kankakee. (Fightingillini.com)
Wave volleyball 3-0 in Big 12 Sep 24, 2008
MATTOON Paige Roytek and Shawna Davis teamed for a No. 3 doubles win that gave Mattoon Tuesday s 5-4 girls tennis victory over Urbana ... Mattoon is to play next Monday in the Big 12 conference tournament at Urbana country club starting at 8:30 a.m.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Pekin man killed in three-car accident Sep 24, 2008
URBANA A Pekin man died in a three-vehicle accident on Interstate 74 Friday near Urbana after a woman stopped in the turn-around because she was lost ... According to reports, Sandra Manjujano, 28, of Urbana, was eastbound on I-74 and pulled into the turn-around reserved for emergency vehicles because she was lost. (Pekin Times, IL)
CHS girls win golf triangular Sep 23, 2008
The Lady Trojans have a meet scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Urbana ... Urbana University 143; 10. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Flick: Eye-yi-yi! Do Sarah Palin's glasses frame campaign? Sep 19, 2008
Even the fake news travels fast: So a former Twin City Catholic priest being arrested in Urbana last week on charges he sold cocaine was, by the weekend, a news item in most major papers around the nation. By Saturday night, it even made Weekend Update on the longtime NBC comedic show, Saturday Night Live. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Mattoon golf wins triangular meet Sep 18, 2008
Mattoon is to play Urbana next Tuesday at home. Its record is 1-4 for dual matches. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Illini Set to Host Olympia Fields Invitational Sep 18, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Junior Billy Heiser and the Illini are set to host the second annual Fighting Illini Olympia Fields Invitational this weekend. (Fightingillini.com)
Illinois Knocks Off Parkland College in Fall Opener Sep 18, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Second baseman Danielle Zymkowitz drove in the first run of Illinois' 5-0 win over Parkland College. (Fightingillini.com)
Math Model Shows McCain Ahead By As Many As 27 Electoral College Votes Sep 18, 2008
Operations researcher Sheldon H. Jacobson, a professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, along with a group of students and collaborators at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, created , a math model that dynamically forecasts the outcome of the election. Prof. (Science Daily)
Unit 5 faces 2nd lawsuit in wake of ex-teacher's abuse Sep 18, 2008
URBANA -- The Unit 5 and Urbana school districts and former teacher Jon White were named in a second lawsuit Tuesday accusing school officials of failing to prevent White from sexually abusing a student ... Ellyn Bullock, the attorney for a former first-grader at Thomas Paine Elementary School in Urbana, is seeking $1 million for each of 30 counts ... White, who taught at Colene Hoose Elementary School from 2003 to 2005, is serving 60 years in prison for sexually abusing eight students in Urbana... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Son-in-law of murdered Champaign couple attacks killer in court Sep 18, 2008
URBANA -- The son-in-law of a Champaign couple murdered in their home in 2006 has been charged after he attacked the man convicted in the crime in court. The Champaign News-Gazette says five officers tackled Corey Shackelford after he jumped on Kenneth Sean Kelly on Wednesday. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Ex-Illini player Smith gets 18 months of probation Sep 18, 2008
Smith apologized in court Wednesday for letting down his coaches and teammates at Illinois and people in Champaign-Urbana who supported him. "I want to say that I am an alcoholic; I'm not saying that for show," Smith told Judge Richard Klaus. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Long-term care workshops set Sep 18, 2008
URBANA Helping individuals and families to plan effectively for long-term care is the goal of a series of University of Illinois Extension workshops to be held in October and November. Long-Term Care: Talking, Deciding, Taking Action will be offered at five locations throughout the state. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
The National Weather Service has issued an alert Sep 16, 2008
Click here for full text of the alert. TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE EXTRAS FRONT PAGE PDF. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Abajian Advances at Illinois USTA ITF Sep 16, 2008
- Freshman of the Illinois women's tennis team advanced to the Round of 32 this afternoon at the Illinois USTA ITF junior tournament held at the Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana, Ill. Abajian had a dominating first match easily taking care of Maria Markina, 6-4, 6-0. (Fightingillini.com)
Infinitely Sad Sep 16, 2008
Two year before, Harper's ran "Getting Away From Pretty Much Being Away From It All," in which the writer, who grew up on the outskirts of Urbana, Ill. went back to Illinois for its state fair and, without condescension, threw new light on what we're doing when we amuse ourselves with such a "self-consciously Special occasion of connection.". (Slate)
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)
{David Foster Wallace: An appreciation} {} Sep 15, 2008
At the time, Wallace, who grew up in Urbana, was teaching English literature and creative writing at Illinois State University in Normal, and he strove to maintain a sense of normality even as reviewers such as New York magazine's Walter Kirn were raving about "Infinite Jest": "It's as though Paul Bunyan had joined the or Wittgenstein had gone on 'Jeopardy!' The novel is that colossally disruptive. And that spectacularly good.". By many accounts, he succeeded; his former students and colleagues... (Chicago Tribune)
