Monday Profile: La Crosse optometrist makes vision his worldwide mission Aug 11, 2008
A Vietnam veteran, Foss studied at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to prepare for Illinois College of Optometry. He found optometry school a bit challenging and overwhelming at first. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
IMH Auxiliary awards scholarships Aug 9, 2008
He is a third year medical student at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. His parents are Fred and Bonny Hurliman. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Couple starts recycling business; Curbside pick-up is main feature of new service Aug 8, 2008
Following his military service, Bill earned his nursing degree from Southeastern Illinois College and has worked as a registered nurse in the medical/surgical department at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. for 10 years. (Carmi Times, IL)
LETTER: McCain would have been branded as racist Aug 7, 2008
Decriminalization of Marijuana: While running for the U.S. Senate in January 2004, Obama told Illinois college students that he supported eliminating criminal penalties for marijuana use. In the Oct. 30, 2007, presidential debate, he joined other Democratic candidates in opposing the decriminalization of marijuana. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Soccer Falcons Not Wasting Time Aug 7, 2008
"They lost in the national tournament, but we were the only ones to beat them during the season. Games with Illinois College and Jefferson College will let us know where we stand and if the national tournament is a reasonable expectation this year.". Potentially, the team could have three foreign players with the Kenyans being joined by a native of Trinidad. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Families with hospitalized kids get help from McDonald’s Aug 6, 2008
It serves children from throughout downstate Illinois and is affiliated with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. For more info on Ronald McDonald House Charities, visit. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Former Pam Pack star Cox to play at Olney Aug 3, 2008
Cox is excited to play for the Blue Knights, who compete with the likes of Southwestern Illinois Chicago (25-5 last year) and Southeastern Illinois College (24-6 last year). The coach (Mike Burris) drove 12 hours to watch me play, and he said he loved what he saw, said Cox, who is getting a full ride. (Washington Daily News, NC)
EIU men's basketball schedule takes shape Aug 2, 2008
EIU plays host to Illinois College on Nov. 8 in the Panthers lone exhibition game. They then open the regular season with the first of two games against schools in the Mid-American Conference: at Ball State on Nov. 15. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
(More)Pair of Tigers turning double play Jul 31, 2008
Princeton High School graduates Jonathon Henegar (left) and Kyle Anderson have announced their plans to attend Illinois College in Jacksonville where both will seek varsity roster positions in baseball ... PRINCETON Jonathon Henegar was going to visit Illinois College and invited classmate Kyle Anderson to come along for the ride ... The Princeton Tiger teammates, who have grown up playing ball together on the Princeton ball diamonds, will make a double play at Illinois College to play for the... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Physician who led launch of Head Start dies Jul 30, 2008
In 1939, he received a medical degree from what is now the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. "He was a very compassionate and thoughtful guy who really had a remarkable life," Chuck Richmond of Indianapolis said of his father. (Boston Globe)
Josh Whitman. A Scholar. An Athlete. A Success. Jul 29, 2008
Whitman enrolled in the University of Illinois College of Law School in the fall of 2005. After his first year of law school, he interned at Foley and Lardner LLP in Milwaukee. (Fightingillini.com)
Bullies, Victims More Likely to Consider Suicide Jul 29, 2008
And those who were both bullies and victims were at greatest risk, Dr. Young Shin Kim of Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, and Dr. Bennett Leventhal of the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago found. "It is imperative that there now be a common goal to intervene actively to reduce bullying in all communities and to seek out both victims and perpetrators to protect them from suicidality and other potential lethal adverse consequences of this serious... (MEDLINEplus)
Blue Ribbon preview: Illinois Jul 25, 2008
ESPN - Team preview: Illinois - College Football. Team preview: Illinois - College Football. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Dr. Klingler now accepting patients Jul 25, 2008
After graduating from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria and receiving advanced training in pediatrics at St. Louis University, he is ready to call Noble home once again, with his wife, Amanda, and their three sons Isaac, Aaron, and Reed. Klingler has served on many committees that involve pediatrics and the best interests of children, as well as receiving many awards and honors. (Clay County Daily Advocate Press, IL)
Personnel Announcement Jul 13, 2008
He received his bachelor's degree from Stanford University and his JD from the University of Illinois College of Law. The President has named Bridget Sheedy to be Special Assistant to the President for White House Management. (White House News Releases)
Mayor, others to testify at July 31 hearing Jul 5, 2008
She will be working to explain the Harrisburg position in justifying moving more than 100 state traffic-safety employees from Springfield to the Alan Miller building, now the operations center for the Southeastern Illinois College Foundation. The state Department of Transportation proposes buying 32,000 square feet of the building for the move. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
SIC conducting tryouts Jul 5, 2008
HARRISBURG - The Southeastern Illinois College women's basketball team will be conducting open tryouts for the upcoming season. Any area girls basketball player who has freshman and sophomore collegiate eligibility can take part in the tryouts, which will be held at 9 a.m. July 19 and 1 p.m. July 20 at SIC's Deaton Gymnasium. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Northern Illinois Jul 3, 2008
Blue Ribbon College Football Yearbook. Updated: July 2, 2008, 8:31 AM ET. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Firecracker Classic team capsules Jul 2, 2008
Pitcher/outfielder Jordan Cealey played at Augustana College, pitcher Mike O Neill spent a year at Division I South Carolina Upstate and is transferring to Augustana and Justin Hoppe is transferring from Illinois College to Aurora. POOL B. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Lawmakers betting governor blinks Jul 2, 2008
Actually, the state will buy only half of a building, leaving the rest with the Southeastern Illinois College Foundation which owns the whole thing now. The state will claim that buying a building rather that leasing space will save money. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Couple engaged Jul 1, 2008
She is a graduate of Creighton University and is currently pursuing a doctorate of optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Ill. The future bridegroom is the son of Tim and Vickie Walters of Madison. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Harrisburg apparent location for IDOT move; Gov. to make announcement concerning move Jun 28, 2008
The building is owned by the Southeastern Illinois College Foundation, he said. Foundation director Tracey Wyatt did not return a call seeking comment Thursday. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
As many as 140 IDOT jobs head to Harrisburg Jun 28, 2008
When Abeln attempted to enter the building she was turned away by a representative of the Southeastern Illinois College Foundation, which owns the building. All those entering that were unfamiliar were asked their affiliations by SIC Foundation representatives. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Amber Holt scores 19 against Detroit Jun 26, 2008
(AP) - Asjha Jones scored 20 points and rookie Amber Holt, a former Southeastern Illinois College All-America, added a career-high 19 as Connecticut moved ahead of Detroit into first place in the Eastern Conference with an 85-68 victory Tuesday over the Shock in WNBA action. Connecticut (11-3) hadn't beaten Detroit since Aug. 26, 2006, and hadn't beaten Detroit (10-4) in a regular-season game since June 18, 2005. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione's Handelman and Harkins Receive Prestigious 2008 Burton Awards for Excellence in Legal Writing Jun 25, 2008
Mr. Harkins received his law degree from the University of Illinois College of Law. Founded in 1917, Brinks Hofer Gilson is based in Chicago with four additional offices across the country serving the intellectual property needs of clients from around the world. (PR Newswire)
Team Indiana wins Blue Knight All-Star Classic Jun 24, 2008
Kermicle will play football at Illinois College in Jacksonville while Pelcyznski is headed to Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville on a basketball scholarship. Keith might re-consider his decision to play football, OCC men s basketball head coach Mike Burris joked. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Blue Knights will host All-Star Game Saturday at the Dungeon Jun 20, 2008
In addition to Booher, Miller, Dunn and Kermicle, Team Illinois will feature future Great Rivers Athletic Conference (GRAC) guards Logan Brimberry, of Robinson, (Lincoln Trail College) and Tommy Pelczynski, of Nashville (Southwestern Illinois College) as well as Mt. Carmel product Jensen Dardeen and Newton standout Eric Schackmann ... Kermicle has signed to play football at Illinois College in Jacksonville ... January 10 at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville (3 p.m.). (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Take precautions when transporting horses in trailers (36) Jun 17, 2008
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. It might be relatively easy for your Labrador to jump in the backseat of your car, or easier yet if you own a scaled-down version like a Chihuahua, but what about a 1,200 pound horse. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Hospitals Turn To Spying On Doctors Jun 13, 2008
Dr. Richard Frederick, of the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, called it "official deceit" that could have disastrous consequences. He wrote a commentary in May's edition of Virtual Mentor, the AMA's online ethics journal. (CBS News)
Smothers signs with Reinhardt baseball program Jun 13, 2008
MARION Michael Smothers, a former Marion Wildcat and most recently a member of the Southeastern Illinois College baseball team, will take his catcher's mask to Reinhardt College this fall in Waleska, Ga. to join the Eagles. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
Dukeman to continue basketball career at Elmhurst Jun 10, 2008
Dukeman, who scored a team-high 21 points in the Lake Land All-Star Game in April for the winning West team (105-102), said he looked at Illinois Wesleyan, Millikin, Illinois College and Monmouth College. I really came down to Elmhurst and Illinois Wesleyan, said Dukeman, a six-foot-eight center. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Chris Zorich Joins Notre Dame Athletics Staff Jun 6, 2008
He was a member of the Board of Trustees at Lewis University and the Illinois College of Optometry. In 1993, The Christopher Zorich Foundation () was established to honor Chris' mother, who passed away his senior year at Notre Dame. (Und.com)
SIC's Summer Showcase kicks off June 21 Jun 6, 2008
SIC - It's the summer of the child for the Southeastern Illinois College theater department, with adaptations of a well-loved children's book and a classic Disney adventure heading SIC's 2008 Summer Showcase. A cast is set and rehearsals have begun for the stage adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the first book in C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia series. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Post 147 set to bounce back to winning ways Jun 5, 2008
Former Marion Wildcats and now Southeastern Illinois College players Tyler Finnie, Tyler Bowles. and Kalip Merrill will provide experienced pitching. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
'Coach Q' resigns; heads to Stqrkville Jun 5, 2008
HARRISBURG - Southeastern Illinois College head women's basketball coach and interim athletic director Franqua "Coach Q' Bedell has resigned in order to take an assistant coaching position with the womens' basketball program at Mississippi State University in Starkville.Bedell ascended to the head coaching position - as well as that of interim athletic director - after one year as an SIC assistant, when former Lady Falcon coach Greg Franklin took an assistant coaching position at Mississippi... (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Herrin native named JALC VP for administration Jun 4, 2008
In 1984, Daugherty, doctoral in hand, got his foot in the door at Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg where he has worked for the past 24 years. He worked his way up the ladder until becoming dean of student affairs. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
Time on the computer taxes the eyes Jun 4, 2008
"It's sort of the end stage of the fatigue phenomenon," says Dr. Kent M. Daum, vice president and dean of academic affairs at the Illinois College of Optometry. "Although it's not permanent, it can last months and years. And it's just a devil of a thing to treat.". (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Muscatine native excels in veterinary medicine: Credentials have even landed him on national TV (1233) Jun 4, 2008
We returned to Champaign-Urbana in 1997 where I assumed the role of senior vice president at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, and also took an adjunct appointment at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary College of Veterinary Medicine. Hansen is the senior vice president of all the ASPCA animal health services. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Local doctor to relocate to Peoria Jun 1, 2008
Dr. Lowe earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria in 1999, and received his OB/GYN specialty training at Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colo. where he served as Chief Resident in 2002-2003. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Smithpeters will play basketball at SIC May 31, 2008
HARRISBURG - Matt Smithpeters knows all about the bloodlines when it comes to playing basketball at Southeastern Illinois College. After all, oldest brother Kyle parlayed a Falcons career into a successful run with the Southern Illinois University program and then an assistant's job at John A. Logan College. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Lady Hawks had banner season May 29, 2008
Bayer will further her softball career at Southeastern Illinois College. She had an 1. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Man dies in crash May 27, 2008
He had practiced medicine for more than 35 years after attending the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. Police said the driver of the other vehicle, a 53-year-old South Elgin man, was taken to Valley West Community Hospital, but the hospital had no record of him Monday afternoon. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Washington pediatrician dies in DeKalb County rollover crash May 27, 2008
He had practiced medicine for more than 35 years after attending the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. The accident is under investigation. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
The plight of sore eyes May 27, 2008
"It applies to almost everybody," said Daum, who left UAB last year to take a position as vice president and dean of academic affairs at the Illinois College of Optometry. "Sometimes people have the idea that `every time I use one of these devices I expect to be uncomfortable.' No, you should be comfortable when you use these things.". (AL.com)
Inmate garden's new storage shed a community effort May 23, 2008
The most recent donations came from Southeastern Illinois College's building trades class for high school students who assembled the building ... Southeastern Illinois College Foundation donated storage space at its building on Commercial Street, Harrisburg. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
New 108 business manager hired May 21, 2008
Worrell has worked at a number of businesses before coming to the district, such as Clifton Gunderson, and the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, where he worked for eight years as an assistant dean of technology and business. Superintendent Bill Link said Worrell worked as a business manager at Renal Care and Associates in Peoria. (Pekin Times, IL)
Holt's WNBA career underway May 21, 2008
- Former Southeastern Illinois College women's basketball standout Amber Holt's career is underway with the WNBA's Connecticut Sun. Holt, drafted in the first round out of Middle Tennessee State, is averaging four points after two games, both victories. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Women's golf: Knights fail to make late push May 17, 2008
Don't have an account. (older than 14 days). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Allison Moore signs with Southeastern May 17, 2008
Guard/forward Allison Moore, who finished her career as a Lady Hawk with 1,367 career points, signed Wednesday with Southeastern Illinois College. Moore follows teammate Tiffany Williams who signed with John A. Logan earlier in the year. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Methodist pulling away at D3 meet May 16, 2008
Illinois College 366-355 -- 721. TOP INDIVIDUALS -- 1. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Prof, AIDS educator retiring May 16, 2008
Farrell was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Illinois College of Medicine 1970-72. He came to Idaho State University in 1972 planning to just stay a few years before moving on, but both ISU and Southeast Idaho were a great fit. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
SIC's Franklin Named NABC National Coach of the Year May 16, 2008
HARRISBURG - After guiding the Southeastern Illinois College Falcons to their third NJCAA National Tournament in six seasons, Falcons men's basketball head coach Todd Franklin has been selected as the UPS Store/NABC JUCO National Coach of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The Falcons reached the quarterfinals of the NJCAA National Tournament, and finished the 2007-08 season with a 28-8 record. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Kermicle will play football at Jacksonville’s Illinois College May 15, 2008
Kermicle will play football at Jacksonville s Illinois College ... The 6 5 senior got his wish recently when he committed to Illinois College (IC) of Jacksonville after visiting the school twice ... Olney senior Keith Kermicle (front) will play NCAA Division III football for Illinois College in Jacksonville. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Lake Land hires Hull as new VP for academics May 14, 2008
He has also taught at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and Southeastern Illinois College at Harrisburg. The vote was unanimous with roll call answered by board Chairwoman Doris Reynolds and trustees Kent Metzger, Tom Niebrugge, Mike Sullivan, Leland Glazebrook, Marianne Morgan and student trustee Brittany. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Students told manufacturing jobs an option May 14, 2008
The University of Illinois College of Medicine is expanding and plans to add an additional 30 employees. OSF Saint Francis is building an addition. (Pekin Times, IL)
United Way Illinois division award $15,000 in community enhancement grants May 14, 2008
Call for Help Inc., Catholic Urban Programs, , , Southwestern Illinois College Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and were each awarded a one-time, $2,500 grant for their programs ... Southwestern Illinois College Retired and Senior Volunteer Program will use the funds to provide additional transportation and service to senior volunteers, along with additional resources for current and potential volunteers. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Dennis, Volunteers outlast SWIC in Region 24 tournament May 13, 2008
Dennis worked into, around and out of trouble to polish off John A. Logan College's wild 10-9 victory over Southwestern Illinois College during the NJCAA Region 24 tournament Saturday. It wasn't until Dennis' 172 pitch that the third-seeded Volunteers (32-17) were able to celebrate a hard-earned win that was played under protest. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
Blue Knights drop Region 24 opener May 10, 2008
Southwestern Illinois College pulled off the first upset of the 2008 Region 24 Tournament Thursday evening ... Southwestern Illinois College 5, OCC 3. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Friday, May 9, 2008 News Summary May 10, 2008
Two local members of the award-winning Southeastern Illinois College speech team demonstrated to a Carmi audience Thursday why the team is consistently among the nation's best. A former Carmian, Rich Fulkerson, has retired after 29 years with the Illinois State Police, while another ex-Carmian, Troy Leonberger, has stepped down after 23 years as a member of the state's conservation police. (Carmi Times, IL)
Short, Puckett perform before Carmi audience May 10, 2008
A Carmi audience was presented with two reasons Thursday afternoon why the Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons finished second in a national collegiate speech competition. Those reasons: Abbie Short and Amber Puckett. (Carmi Times, IL)
Health camp seeking students May 9, 2008
The camp program is sponsored by NIU, the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, the AHEC, and other agencies ... With this activity, students get to experience how health and emergency professionals work together to save lives, said Erin Werthman, development coordinator for the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford ... Applications are due on or before May 15 and should be mailed to Vicki Weidenbacher-Hoper, MSW, at the University of Illinois College of... (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Blue Knights take second in the GRAC May 8, 2008
OCC will take a 32-13 record into the postseason following a three-game Great Rivers Athletic Conference (GRAC) sweep of Southeastern Illinois College this past weekend ... The second-seeded Blue Knights open 2008 Region 24 Tournament play Wednesday at Rent One Park in Marion against seventh-seeded Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) (30-16) ... OCC 8, Southeastern Illinois College 0. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
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Daniel Boan Marion FFA, Wal-Mart Foundation, National FFA Organization, Southeastern Illinois College Diesel Technology Program ... Gabe Meadows Southwestern Illinois College soccer. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
BusinessWeek: Commercial bankruptcies rising May 8, 2008
"Increasingly, businesses over the last 10 years have been turning to out-of-court resolutions for resolving financial distress," says Robert Lawless, a bankruptcy law expert at the University of Illinois College of Law. Companies that have no creditors simply close their doors and are not recorded in the statistics. (MSNBC -- Business)
Hatfill chooses Illinois College\ May 4, 2008
Hatfill chooses Illinois College ... Lewistown High School senior Clayton Hatfill plans to enroll at Illinois College in the fall and compete for a position on the men's basketball team ... Illinois College is a member of the Midwest Conference and competes at the NCAA Division III level. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
