Men's Basketball Unveils 2009-10 Roster Aug 26, 2009
Collins announced that 6-foot-11 center Kyle Robbins (Falmouth, Maine/Cheverus H.S./Southwestern Illinois College) has signed with the Flames and will play beginning this fall. Robbins began his collegiate career at Vermont before transferring to Southwestern Illinois in Belleville. (Uicflames.com)
FILINGS THREATEN RECOVERY Aug 24, 2009
"The bankruptcy law change in 2005 didn't do anything to change people's underlying financial conditions," said Bob Lawless, a professor of law at the University of Illinois College of Law and co-author of a 2008 study which found that the law change has been a failure. Nationally, there has been an 82 percent jump in personal bankruptcy filings -- which experts believe will reach 1. (New York Post -- Business)
Centenarian looking forward to turning 108 Aug 15, 2009
After high school Murphy attended and graduated from Western Illinois College (now Western Illinois University) in Macomb, Ill. in 1922. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Guv signs law curbing credit cards on campus Aug 12, 2009
Any Illinois college or university that enters into an agreement to market credit cards to students will also have to offer a financial education program so students understand the consequences of obtaining credit cards. What do you think. (Crain's Chicago Business)
University of Illinois trustees' bios Aug 7, 2009
Education: University of Illinois College of Law; B.A., University of Illinois ... Education: University of Illinois College of Law; B.A., Blackburn College ... Education: University of Illinois College of Law; master's and bachelor's degrees from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
ORorke vies for town supervisor position Aug 3, 2009
O'Rorke earned a Degree in Elementary Education at an Illinois college but soon went into Insurance and has been working in that field for the past two decades. When asked what she thinks are the most important issues facing New Baltimore, she cited improving economic conditions. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
State won't provide MAP grants in the spring Jul 22, 2009
SPRINGFIELD Many Illinois college students will remain without state help paying their tuition bills for the spring semester next year, even though lawmakers finalized a state budget last week. Grants through the Monetary Award Program are given to Illinois students based on their financial needs. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
People Profile--LaCour’s role is helping Blinn ‘be best it can be’ Jul 21, 2009
Then shortly after having completing her doctorate at A000 accomplished mostly during a time period when Debra was also serving as Blinn College s academic dean, 1994-99, following 13 years as an instructor teaching U.S. History there she would accept a promotion elsewhere to become vice president for instruction at Southeastern Illinois College, a junior college in a different (U.S.) region and exposing me to another state s system. Now looking back on those six-plus years in southern Illinois,... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Atwood, Eldon R. Jul 21, 2009
He graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1937, earned a Masters Degree from Western Illinois College, and worked on his Ph. D. for one summer at the University of Illinois. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Hawaii flags to fly at half-staff Sunday for former Sen. Takitani Jul 18, 2009
He later earned an economics degree from Illinois College before returning to Maui to join the family business. With the encouragement of his friends from the Army, Takitani ran for office, drawing much support through a successful grass-roots campaign. (Honolulu Advertiser)
MDC reaches final 3 of District tournament; Hrvol fires 1-hitter Jul 17, 2009
Marrs, who is to play basketball at Illinois College, was 3-for-3 with a sacrifice fly, a double and a home run with six runs batted in. He was just a triple short of the cycle. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Hospital software improves patient satisfaction at discharge from hospital Jul 17, 2009
"We designed a computer software program to help doctors communicate with each other," said Dr. James Graumlich, Associate Professor of Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology, Chair in the Department of Medicine University of Illinois College of Medicine. "This research shows that the software can play a role in increasing the satisfaction of patients and their primary care physicians.". (EurekAlert!)
Christensen earns Doctor of Optometry Jul 9, 2009
Published: Wednesday, July 8, 2009 9:04 AM CDT Krystal Christensen of Elk Horn earned a Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry on May 16 ... Krystal graduated with cum laude honors and was part of various honor societies while at the Illinois College of Optometry. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Isle of Capri chairman dies Jul 7, 2009
In 1999, he was inducted into the National Rivers Hall of Fame, and in 2004 he received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Illinois College of Law at Champaign-Urbana, where he served on the Board of Governors. In 2008, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the and was named to the American Gaming Association Hall of Fame. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
White Sox mourn death of Takiff Jul 5, 2009
Takiff served on many philanthropic and community organizations, serving on the boards of the Anti-Defamation League, the University of Illinois College of Commerce Alumni Association and Providence-St. Mel High School. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
PMH Auxiliary awards scholarships Jun 27, 2009
Bill, a 2002 graduate of Bureau Valley High School, will be attending the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford ... Schmidt, a 2003 graduate of Princeton High School, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has received her degree in molecular and cellular biology and has completed her second year at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago as a member of the class of 2011. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Missouri boy, 3, leaves hospital after 2 years Jun 26, 2009
Schulman was recruited to Stanford from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1972. When he arrived, he found a small Department of Pediatrics that was only weakly associated with the Childrens Hospital at Stanford. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Miss State roster features Congo contingent Jun 24, 2009
Check out the big names from each school and vote for your favorite. Take a look at cheerleaders in action during the NCAA tournament and more. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cumberland, Shelbyville girls have outstanding seasons Jun 19, 2009
Emily Sanders is headed to South Carolina Upstate in volleyball; Lauren Taylor to Parkland in girls basketball; Chris Marrs to Illinois College in boys basketball; Rylee Long in softball to Millikin and Tyler Frerichs to Lincoln Land in baseball. In boys sports Casey-Westfield finished second in the IHSA Class 2A football season and the Casey-Westfield-Martinsville track team had three relay teams qualify for state despite not having a track. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
State tuition aid could get hit by budget cuts Jun 19, 2009
That includes a hit to the fund used to pay for Monetary Award Program grants, which are need-based assistance for about 130,000 Illinois college students. Those who get the grants this year won't get as much under the current budget plan, Andrew Davis, executive director of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, said Thursday. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Historian questions origins of rural feminism Jun 19, 2009
Jenny Barker-Devine, an assistant professor at Illinois College in Jacksonville, Ill. said Thursday that farmers' organizations may have done a fair amount of consciousness-raising themselves. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
The Final Year debuts June 23 on BTN Jun 18, 2009
The Final Year debuts June 23 on BTN - ILLINOIS OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. The Big Ten Network has a plethora of campus programming in June. (Fightingillini.com)
Princeton High School names top 10 students for Class of 2009 Jun 16, 2009
She plans to attend Illinois College in the fall. She is the daughter of David and Lisa Bettner of rural Princeton. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Pike County sends eight to football All-Star Game Jun 16, 2009
The 21st Annual West Central Illinois All-Star Football Game will be held Saturday, June 20 at 3 p.m. at Illinois College in Jacksonville. The game will feature 124 senior high school players from the 2008 season representing 40 high schools in West Central Illinois. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Obituaries for Wednesday, May 27, 2009 May 27, 2009
After graduation from Mankato Senior High School, Mike joined the Navy (January 1943) and served as a fire controlman aboard the USS Portland in the Pacific Theatre through the end of World War II. He received an honorable discharge in January 1946 and enrolled at Northern Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. On May 29, 1948, he married Jean Brackett Harris at Hyde Park Methodist Church in Chicago. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Tew time: Local joins elite college clay shooting team (6) May 26, 2009
Tew, a graduating senior at Northside High School and native of Bath, recently signed a letter of intent to shoot for the Southeastern Illinois College Competitive Shooting Team. He will be joining at team that placed third overall in the ACUI Intercollegiate Clay Target Championship, which was held from March 18 to 22 at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas. (Washington Daily News, NC)
West Central boys win WIVC Track Championship May 22, 2009
Jacob Peak won three events, and Ryan Jefferson won two to lead West Central to the championship of the Western Illinois Valley Conference track and field meet May 12 at Illinois College in Jacksonville. West Central finished with 120 points while winning its first WIVC championship since 2004. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Class A state meet looks as strong as it ever has May 21, 2009
Hemann s sister Jessica was the state high jump champion in 2007 and now a volleyball player at Southwestern Illinois College. Jena has gone 18-5 and is the defending state champion in the high jump. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Payne to play basketball at Culver-Stockton May 19, 2009
Payne chose Culver-Stockton over Illinois College. ADVERTISEMENT. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Illinois college, UW-Parkside strike `unique' admission deal May 18, 2009
Illinois college, UW-Parkside strike unique' admission deal ... KENOSHA - Students from an Illinois college have smoother paths to four-year degrees thanks to an admission agreement approved Monday by the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and the College of Lake County in Grayslake, Ill ... Officials from the two institutions agreed students in the Illinois college may apply for simultaneous admission to UW-Parkside. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Wartburg women move up at Division III golf tourney May 16, 2009
Illinois College 1,086. INDIVIDUAL LEADERS 1. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Historic site presented with cabin model May 15, 2009
Five more models will be added later this year: the Lincoln Tomb and Lincoln Home in Springfield, the Vandalia Statehouse where Lincoln served in the state Legislature, Beecher Hall at Illinois College in Jacksonville that was part of the Underground Railroad and Shastid Cabin in Pittsfield where Lincoln stayed when his law practice took him to Pike County. Smith got a positive response when she asked the students Thursday if their school was one that sent birthday cards to the commission for... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Burns' fires 79; Knights in 13th place May 15, 2009
Illinois College 355; 21. Transylvania 357. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Of mayors and music May 11, 2009
" Camphouse has heard "The Lincoln Quickstep" performed publically. The Pike County honors band, under the direction of Justin Bangert, performed the piece at its recent concert. The May 2 performance will be at the Rammelkamp Chapel on the Illinois College campus at 7:30 p.m. ?Pike Press 2009 Send us your community news, events, letters to the editor and other suggestions. Now, you can submit birth, wedding and engagement announcements online too! Copyright ? 1995 - 2009 All Rights Reserved.. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Mites On Hissing Cockroach May Benefit Humans With Allergies May 7, 2009
Co-authors of the study are Michael Chambers and Michael Condon of Wittenberg University and Lawrence Zettler of Illinois College. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Doctor, Scholar Urge Four Nations to Drop Food and Medicine into "Safe Zone" in Sri Lanka May 3, 2009
Francis Boyle, professor of International Law at the University of Illinois College of Law, explained that "Starvation of civilians as a method of warfare is prohibited" under the U.N.'s Geneva Convention. He wrote that "Starvation of civilians as a method of warfare is a war crime. Every contracting party to the Geneva Conventions and Protocol has the obligation under Common Article 1 thereof 'to respect' the Conventions and Protocol themselves and 'to ensure respect' for the Conventions and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Signing time in Tiger Town May 2, 2009
Wagner said it came down to Aurora and Illinois College, and he also looked at Monmouth, McKendree and Elmhurst. I think all little kids are always hoping to play in college and continue to go further. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Glow of Pattin ceremony lost in losses Apr 20, 2009
Now with an injured star, the Panthers are looking to bounce back with a continuing home stand against non-conference teams Saint Louis at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Bradley at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Illinois College at 3 p.m. Thursday and Southern Illinois Edwardsville in a three-game series Saturday and Sunday. Saturday s first game. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Area coaches earn IBCA District 11 honors Apr 18, 2009
Wagner is also keeping an eye on Illinois College in Jacksonville, and Dressler is looking at Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee. PHS; Garrett Youngren is looking into playing basketball for St. Ambrose University and a hoops and football combo for Knox and Monmouth colleges. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Bankruptcies soar despite tougher laws Apr 18, 2009
Bob Lawless, a professor at the University of Illinois College of Law, said bankruptcies could reach 1. 5 million this year and level off at 1. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Veterinary Oncologists Advance Cancer Drugs For Humans And Pets Apr 17, 2009
A study beginning in April at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine seeks. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Schuchard, Olson // Apr 16, 2009
Kristen is a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry and is an optometrist in Minneapolis, Minn. Kirk is a graduate of North Dakota State University and is an architect in Minneapolis. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Bankruptcies booming again Apr 15, 2009
Bob Lawless, a professor at the University of Illinois College of Law, said bankruptcies nationally could reach 1. 5 million this year and level off at 1. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Jordan's son aims for bigger role at Illinois Apr 12, 2009
Few thought he could play in Big Ten, but next season he might be a starter. Men's NCAA Championship. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fertility expert uses many tools to help couples conceive Apr 8, 2009
After receiving a medical degree from St. Louis University, Trumbull had an obstetrics-gynecology residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, where she became interested in infertility. She said she liked the tedious and cutting-edge work. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Bankruptcy: Is it the answer? Apr 5, 2009
Bankruptcy: Is it the answer. The Republican-American. (Republican-American)
News highlights Apr 4, 2009
"We have a lot of people out of work, but that alone is not driving the spike in bankruptcy filings," said Robert M. Lawless, a professor at the University of Illinois College of Law. "Along with job loss is the tightening of consumer credit. Compared to 18 months ago, the American consumer does not have the same ability to borrow in an attempt to stave off the day of reckoning. With no income and no credit, it is not surprising that the middle class is looking to the bankruptcy courts for... (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Tiny but toxic: MBL researchers discover a mechanism of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease Mar 27, 2009
"These small particles that haven't aggregated into plaquesthese are increasingly being seen as the really toxic species of amyloid beta," says Scott Brady of University of Illinois College of Medicine, who has been an MBL investigator since 1982. Brady and his colleagues found that these particles inhibit neurons from communicating with each other and with other target cells in the body. (EurekAlert!)
They've got you covered: All-area team represents local schools well Mar 26, 2009
An Illinois Basketball Coaches Association all-state fourth team selection in Class 2A, Marrs is headed to Illinois College in Jacksonville to play basketball next season. Was Sullivan s MVP for two years and led the team in rebounding and scoring both years as well. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Wildcats beat Blue Storm Mar 19, 2009
The North Dakota State College of Science men's basketball team advanced to the national quarter-finals of the Division 1 tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas Tuesday after a thrilling 50-49 win over Southeastern Illinois College. "We had a large contingency of Wildcats fans down here wearing the red and black," coach Scott Schumacher said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Facing America's Identity Crisis -- New Book is a Collection of Insightful Socio-Political Writings On Making a Better America Mar 18, 2009
He has taught in the School of Business Administration at Bradley University's and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. In addition to published professional research and presentations, he has written numerous editorials. (Primezone Releases)
Three Are Finalists For Dean of UNL Law College Mar 18, 2009
He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees (English literature) at University of Arkansas, and received his J.D. at University of Arkansas School of Law (1982), and an LLM at University of Illinois College of Law, finishing first in his class. His primary subjects are remedies, torts, contracts and environmental law. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Wildcats to take on Blue Storm Mar 18, 2009
The Wildcats play Southwestern Illinois College Tuesday in the first round of the tournament ... The Wildcats (30-2), ranked No. 10 in the final NJCAA poll, will face Southwestern Illinois College (31-2) in Tuesday's opening round at 4:30 p.m.. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
• Area products compete at NJCAA tourneys Mar 17, 2009
First-round matchups(All times MDT)TuesdayCape Fear CC vs. Lamar CC, 9 a.m.Chipola College vs. Southwest Tennessee CC, 11 a.m.Salt Lake CC vs. Shelton State CC, 1 p.m.Southwestern Illinois College vs. North Dakota State College of Science, 3:30 p.m.Mississippi Gulf Coast CC vs. Connors Sate College, 5:30 p.m.Garden City CC vs. Highland CC, 7:30 p.m.WednesdayNavarro College vs. South Georgia Technical College, 10 a.m.Allegany College vs. Midland College, NoonNJCAA Division I Women's Basketball... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
CAMPUS VISITS: Gosnell wraps up collegiate career Mar 16, 2009
Hayle Gosnell ended her four-year career with the Knox women;s basketball team on Feb.18 with a 46-42 loss to Illinois College. The guard started against Illinois College, scoring three points on 1-for-7 shooting. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Drink Green Tea For Healthy Teeth And Gums Mar 14, 2009
A group of researchers from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry believe that black tea and its components benefit oral healh by interfering with the. (Apr. (Science Daily)
And they're off Mar 13, 2009
The track season kicked off Friday for several Pike County teams as the Pleasant Hill track squad and the Pittsfield/Griggsville-Perry team went traveled to the Illinois College Indoor Meet in Jacksonville. Macey Black, who signed on to run with Indiana State, was a feature athlete of the competition. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Cumberland graduate Hatfill back at state Mar 13, 2009
The coach s older son Clayton, who was Lewistown s leading scorer last season as a fourth-year starter, played this season at Illinois College. Quentin s twin sister Bailey is a junior who played for the Lewistown girls. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Hefty fines putdamper on party Mar 12, 2009
About 10 minutes later, though, the Illinois college student was back on the pool deck, worrying about how she would come up with the cash for a $218 citation for underage possession of alcohol. She's one of dozens of Spring Breakers getting charged with underage drinking and possession of fake IDs throughout the Daytona Beach party scene, which started around Sunday. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
UA nursing college names Joan Shaver dean Mar 6, 2009
Shaver, a professor and dean at the University of Illinois College of Nursing in Chicago, has specialized in research on women s health, sleep science, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. She had been a faculty member at UA from 1976-77. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Danville Area tops Lake Land Mar 5, 2009
The Jaguars earned a spot in the Region 24 semifinals at Illinois College in Jacksonville on Saturday, where they are to face Parkland, an 89-44 winner over Lincoln, at 6 p.m.. That s a tremendous team, said Hicks in reference to Lake Land. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Green, Black Tea Can Reduce Stroke Risk, Research Suggests Mar 5, 2009
4, 2009) Drinking at least three cups of green or black tea a day can significantly reduce the risk of stroke, a new UCLA study has found. And the more you drink, the better your odds of staving off a stroke. (Science Daily)
Obituaries for Sunday, March 1, 2009 Mar 1, 2009
In 1949 he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, while commuting from North Chicago to Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine. He opened a private practice and was a staff podiatrist (part-time) at the U.S. Veterans Hospital, Downey, Ill. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Winkelman, Bartolotta top all-Academic team Feb 28, 2009
Graduate student Chris Bach of East Stroudsburg joins seniors Mark Carson of RIT and Mark Gillingham of Illinois College, plus juniors Aaron Hill of Rockhurst and Cameron Smith of Washington (Mo. . (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Indiana sets dubious record in loss to Illinois Feb 16, 2009
Despite rally, Hoosiers are first in school history to lose 18 games in season. Darron Cummings / APIllinois forward Dominique Keller, right, blocks a shot by Indiana forward Tom Pritchard (25) during the No. 22 Illini's 65-52 victory Sunday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
