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Find out what's going on in your town. en-us Washington University protest flyer, via Six African American seniors from Washington University in St. Louis filed a civil rights complaint with the Illinois attorney general's office against Mother's Night Club Original bar after allegedly being denied entry to the... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6751620/dress-code-policy-or-racism- Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:30:08 -0700 By Steve Rhodes Here's my favorite part of Lon Monk's plea agreement : "Beginning prior to Blagojevich's election as governor in 2002, Defendant had conversations with Blagojevich, Antoin 'Tony' Rezko, and Christopher Kelly individually and collectively about how the... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6751569/the-wednesday-papers Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:18:08 -0700 Associated Press - October 13, 2009 8:24 AM ET MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa (AP) - An investigation is under way into the death of a Springfield, Ill., woman who was hit by a coal train near Mount... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6750070/ill-woman-hit-by-train-in-iowa Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:24:08 -0700 The cash-strapped state of Illinois could be getting some extra tax money. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749812/state-moves-to-license-online-horse-racing-bets Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:26:08 -0700 Illinois' water supplies are finite, fragile and under pressure. Join MPC and Openlands today for a discussion of the forthcoming "Before the Wells Run Dry," which recommends a series of strategies to protect our shared water resources. 191 North Wacker Drive, Suite... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6742726/before-the-wells-run-dry-ensuring-sustainable-water-supplies-for-illinois Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:17:56 -0700 HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - Former NHL star Chris Chelios skated yesterday with the minor league Chicago Wolves and says he will probably sign a contract with the team this week. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6747775/chelios-skates-with-chicago-wolves Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:00:08 -0700 Throughout this season, Janet Rayfield has said that success for the Illinois soccer team will come when it puts all the pieces together. But on Sunday, another piece was added to the puzzle for an Illini team that is now 0-2-2 in the Big Ten after losing 1-0 to... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749653/illinois-soccer-still-searching-for-first-big-ten-win Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:57:08 -0700 If a hockey team wins a series but no one is there to see it, did it actually happen? Although it may not be exactly how the old saying goes, it was the situation the Illinois hockey team found itself in this weekend. Playing in front of a sparse Indiana crowd, the... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749654/illinois-hockey-shoots-indiana-out-of-the-rink-in-weekend-sweep Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:56:08 -0700 As its name suggests, Illinois hockey team's "Big Pond" is an uncharacteristically large rink. And although the Illini (2-2) have grown accustomed to skating at home, when they travel to Indiana (1-3) this weekend for their first road series, the high-powered offense... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749656/illini-hockey-heads-to-indiana-for-for-road-series Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:53:08 -0700 For most of the No. 12 Illinois volleyball team, this weekend is just another series of Big Ten play at home. But for senior Ashley Edinger, a bit of home is coming to her. The Michigan City, Ind., native will compete against the two Big Ten rivals from her home... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749657/edinger,-illinois-volleyball-welcome-foes-from-indiana Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:52:08 -0700 The state of Illinois, not including the city of Chicago, has been allotted 57,000 doses of the vaccine in the form of a nasal spray by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, for the initial shipment, according to a press release from the... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749664/no-definite-arrival-time-for-h1n1-vaccine-at-mckinley Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:39:08 -0700 The weekend's series at Indiana was a redeeming one for the Illinois hockey team. Upset with their inability to capitalize on chances and stay disciplined against Lindenwood the weekend before, the Illini took encouraging steps in correcting both departments in a... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749666/illini-hockey-focused-on-finishing-offensive-chances Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:16:08 -0700 After losing its center and left tackle to graduation, the Illinois offensive line was a question coming into the season. Even with players attesting to good communication and attention to detail stemming from their new coach, Joe Gilbert, offensive line play has... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749667/illinois-football-looks-for-more-from-offensive-line Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:14:08 -0700 At Sundays 2009 Democratic Fall Dinner at the i-Hotel, 1900 S. First St., leading Democratic candidates for governor in the 2010 election, Gov. Pat Quinn and Comptroller Dan Hynes, addressed various issues concerning the upcoming election, and specifically, the state... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749668/governor-hopefuls-square-off Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:13:08 -0700 Republican candidate for governor Bob Schillerstrom hosted a pregame tailgate Saturday to speak to college students about his campaign platform. Schillerstrom, a Naperville, Ill. resident, said he feels qualified to be the next governor of Illinois because of his... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749669/schillerstrom-campaigns-for-governor-at-ui Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:08:08 -0700 Starting Tuesday, Illinois residents may notice the renewal fees for driver's licenses increased from $10 to $30 throughout the state. The increases officially begin on Monday; however, all DMVs will be closed in observance of Columbus Day, "This is the first time... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749670/driver-s-license-renewal-fees-triple-in-price Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:07:08 -0700 QUINCY, Ill. (WGEM)--The Adams County Health Department still has about half of its supply of swine flu vaccine. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749753/h1n1-vaccine-still-available-in-adams-county Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:06:08 -0700 When Mike Schultz came to the University of Illinois, the Illini offense didn't seem to think it would miss a beat. The Illini attested to a smooth transition and thought they had the makings of an explosive offense. But after a 1-4 start, Schultz's first season in... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749671/williams-impresses,-but-still-no-decision-on-indiana-starter Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:05:08 -0700 Fans showed high energy in the first two sets, which the Illini split, anger at the referees in the close third-set loss and hostility toward Purdue in the fourth-set victory. In the deciding set, the home crowd's energy outshone the small but boisterous Purdue... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749672/crowd,-well-rounded-performance-lead-illinois-volleyball-to-weekend-sweep Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:04:08 -0700 The boo birds were out by the late minutes of the second quarter Saturday, growing to full force by the time the Illinois football team trotted off the field at halftime. For the second straight game, the Illini left fans disappointed and dissatisfied, dropping their... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6749673/illini-falter-again-despite-qb-change Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:02:08 -0700