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Hot, humid weather headed for Illinois

Admin — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:30:50 +0000

Hot, humid weather headed for Illinois
A scorching heat wave will keep much of Illinois in the 90s this week.

Miss Illinois to visit Huntley family health fest

Admin — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:15:23 +0000

Miss Illinois to visit Huntley family health fest
A family health fest in northern Illinois this weekend features a chance to pose with the new Miss Illinois.

Illinois Lineman Arrested In Possible Hate Crime

Admin — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:17:42 +0000

Illinois Lineman Arrested In Possible Hate Crime
An Illinois football player, arrested for what police are investigating as a possible hate crime, has a previous felony conviction for cocaine possession.

Report: Illinois inmates wear dirty, old underwear

Admin — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 18:15:49 +0000

Report: Illinois inmates wear dirty, old underwear
A clothing shortage is forcing inmates in at least one Illinois prison to wear the same underwear several days in a row, causing a health and hygiene concern, a watchdog group said.

Jury convicts former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich in retrial

Admin — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:15:01 +0000

Jury convicts former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich in retrial
CHICAGO (AP) Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been convicted of 17 of the 20 charges against him, many related to his attempt to sell or trade President Barack Obamas vacated Senate seat.

Somnetics International Inc. Adds Four New Durable Medical Equipment Providers–Two in California and Two in Illinois …

Admin — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:17:40 +0000

Somnetics International Inc. Adds Four New Durable Medical Equipment Providers–Two in California and Two in Illinois …
Somnetics International Inc. is pleased to add A.W.C.S. Medical and AV Respiratory Services in California, and Northshore Sleep Medicine and Perry Home Medical Supply in Illinois to its list of dealers where sleep apnea patients may purchase the Transcend travel CPAP. (PRWeb June 29, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8609274.htm

Governor Quinn Inaugurates State of Illinois Open Data Initiative

Admin — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:14:15 +0000

Governor Quinn Inaugurates State of Illinois Open Data Initiative
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON–(Marketwire – 06/21/11) – Governor Pat Quinn today announced the launch of the State of Illinois Open Data site, to bolster ongoing initiatives by the Illinois Innovation Council (IIC) to promote economic development through innovation and the engagement of citizens, developers, academia and industry. The new service, powered by the Socrata Open Data Platform , is available …

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Multiple alarm fire injures Illinois firefighter

Admin — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:15:20 +0000

Multiple alarm fire injures Illinois firefighter
A multiple alarm fire injured one firefighter and sent him to a local hospital Friday in Pinckneyville, Illinois, an emergency official said.

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Selected As BIO Governor Of The Year

Admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:33:07 +0000

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Selected As BIO Governor Of The Year
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Illinois Governor Pat Quinnas Governor of the Year in recognition of his leadership and support of the biosciences industry.

Illinois passes stronger concussion guidelines

Admin — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:28:19 +0000

Illinois passes stronger concussion guidelines
High school athletes who suffer concussions would need a doctor’s approval before resuming play under a measure approved by Illinois lawmakers. The bill also requires education for coaches, parents, referees and players about concussion warning signs.