http://www.yourstreet.com/news/longview-place-il The latest Longview Place, IL news updated hourly from thousands of sources. To see this news on a map, visit YourStreet.com. en-us Associated Press - November 20, 2008 1:14 PM ET DECATUR, Ill. (AP) - Authorities in central Illinois say a Decatur man is in custody in connection with his wife's death. http://www.yourstreet.com/4691794/decatur-man-arrested-in-wife-s-death The Wichita Metropolitan Statistical Area is the fourth-best in the nation for home price appreciation, according to a study released by the National Association of Realtors. ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4689085/wichita-area-housing-looks-pretty-good Every year, schools across the state receive school report cards from the State Board of Education that contain everything from standardized test scores to the percentage of low... http://www.yourstreet.com/4688138/homer-33c-scores-well-above-average Every year, schools across the state receive school report cards from the State Board of Education that contain everything from standardized test scores to the percentage of low... http://www.yourstreet.com/4688137/sd-118-chief-explains-scores Decatur Memorial Hospital is again expanding its express care services. On Wednesday, the hospital announced it will open another express care facility in the Fairview Plaza in... http://www.yourstreet.com/4683521/dmh-expanding-express-care-services When the Rochester School District begins operating its own special education program next school year, it hopes to have on staff as many of the existing special education... http://www.yourstreet.com/4668366/rochester-school-district-plans-to-hire-special-education-staff A Decatur woman faces possible prison time for her role in an alleged DUI crash that killed two people early Sunday morning. A Macon County judge Monday afternoon set 22-year... http://www.yourstreet.com/4665822/decatur-woman-appears-in-court-on-aggravated-dui-charges A Thomson Reuters healthcare study named Decatur Memorial Hospital as one of the nation's best. The study looked at nearly 1,000 U.S. hospitals focusing on clinical outcomes for... http://www.yourstreet.com/4665420/central-illinois-hospital-among-nation-s-top-100-for-cardiovascular-care On Monday, the city council will decide if the city should borrow up to $1.5 million to keep mass transit moving. City Manager, Ryan McCrady said the Illinois Department of... http://www.yourstreet.com/4662853/decatur-dealing-with-financial-problems-caused-by-late-state-payments Text of President-elect Barack Obama's letter published in Illinois newspapers Sunday, when he officially resigned from the Senate: Today, I am ending one journey to begin... http://www.yourstreet.com/4657361/text-of-letter-from-obama-in-illinois-newspapers At the beginning of the “Butterfly Lovers Concerto,” the central piece in the Illinois Symphony Orchestra’s Saturday evening concert at Sangamon Auditorium, the music instantly... http://www.yourstreet.com/4656040/review-illinois-symphony-orchestra-paints-picture-tells-story As Senator Barack Obama prepares to resign his senate seat tomorrow to focus on his transition to President full-time, he has taken to YouTube to issue his first radio address... http://www.yourstreet.com/4653458/obama-issues-first-youtube-address-full-resignation-statement Associated Press - November 15, 2008 7:14 AM ET DECATUR, Ill. (AP) - Authorities say Decatur attorney Mark Bradley has been arrested for investigation of solicitation of a... http://www.yourstreet.com/4652267/decatur-attorney-arrested-in-alleged-threats SPRINGFIELD - Add this to the list of problems a tight state budget is causing: Some transit systems throughout Illinois haven't received the cash they're due from the state,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4650552/decatur-may-need-short-term-mass-transit-loans-to-cover-late-state-aid Associated Press - November 14, 2008 4:54 PM ET CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Illinois coach Ron Zook hopes his to recreate a little of last year's magic when the Illini take on... http://www.yourstreet.com/4647749/illini-playing-top-salvage-season-while-buckeyes-eye-big-ten-title Jacksonville Main Street and Farmer’s State Bank & Trust Company have been recognized with state awards for their efforts to promote and preserve the city’s downtown.Thursday,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4647634/jax-main-street-wins-state-awards The Sangamon County Sheriff's office says 31-year-old, Tina Cathey was last seen Wednesday morning. She lives in the 2700 block of Little Court in Springfield. If you can help,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4645046/sangamon-county-authorities-searching-for-missing-person Potential volunteers do not need to have experience in medicine to volunteer for the medical reserve corps. To learn more and sign up to volunteer, call the Macon County Health... http://www.yourstreet.com/4637006/mchd-looking-for-volunteers-to-expand-medical-reserve-corps Decatur businesses and the March of Dimes will come together Thursday night for the Decatur signature chef's auction. The event is held at the culinary arts institute at... http://www.yourstreet.com/4637007/decatur-area-s-finest-chef-s-come-out-to-rcc-for-chef-s-auction An apartment fire has left several Charleston residents out of a place to live. The fire happened around 10:00 p.m. Tuesday night at 1622 University Drive in Charleston.... http://www.yourstreet.com/4626191/grease-fire-leaves-several-charleston-residents-homeless Tuesday night, the annual Veteran's Day ceremony at the Lincoln Theatre took place. Veterans called it a special and emotional night for them. The ceremony included music, a... http://www.yourstreet.com/4624808/veterans-honored-at-one-of-decatur-s-most-historic-locations Associated Press - November 11, 2008 9:14 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) - A 44-year-old Chicago woman has been charged with kidnapping after a 3-year-old girl was captured on tape being... http://www.yourstreet.com/4620557/chicago-woman-charged-with-kidnapping-girl Associated Press - November 11, 2008 9:04 PM ET CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) - Ricky Harris scored 22 points to lead Massachusetts to a 90-71 win over Arkansas-Monticello in a... http://www.yourstreet.com/4620542/harris-leads-massachusetts-over-ark-monticello Associated Press - November 11, 2008 8:24 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) - A judge has ordered a former Chicago alderman who suddenly pleaded guilty in a real estate kickback case to pay... http://www.yourstreet.com/4620069/vrdolyak-has-to-pay-6-000-in-jury-expenses Associated Press - November 11, 2008 7:04 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb and could be out for... http://www.yourstreet.com/4620051/hinrich-has-thumb-surgery Associated Press - November 11, 2008 5:44 PM ET GIBSON CITY, Ill. (AP) - Two central Illinois teenagers who died in an overnight fire were trapped in a basement by the flames. http://www.yourstreet.com/4618848/police-say-2-young-girls-dead-after-central-illinois-house-fire Thirteen-year-old, Madison Moore and 14-year-old, Shanna Radakovich were pronounced dead at Gibson City Hospital Tuesday morning. The fire started before 5:00 a.m. at 614 East... http://www.yourstreet.com/4618846/more-information-on-fatal-fire-in-gibson-city Hundreds of people braved the rain and cold temperatures Tuesday to watch Springfield's' annual Veterans Day parade. Complete with marching bands and military color guards, the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4618845/parades-and-events-mark-veterans-day-throughout-central-illinois Associated Press - November 11, 2008 5:24 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - Chicago-based Boeing and Textron are the latest partners to challenge the government's selection of 3 other... http://www.yourstreet.com/4618441/boeing-textron-protest-humvee-replacement-award The House would normally return too but they handled most of their work over the summer when they battled with Governor Blagojevich during a series of special sessions. The... http://www.yourstreet.com/4618421/illinois-senate-returns-to-springfield-to-kick-off-fall-veto-session Associated Press - November 11, 2008 5:14 PM ET SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Blagojevich administration has stopped paying for medical care under the state's FamilyCare plan... http://www.yourstreet.com/4618429/all-familycare-coverage-ended-until-judge-rules Associated Press - November 11, 2008 5:14 PM ET SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Senator Dick Durbin says the person who replaces Barack Obama in the U.S. http://www.yourstreet.com/4618436/durbin-obama-replacement-must-aid-entire-state Associated Press - November 11, 2008 3:34 PM ET CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) - A Virginia-based electronics warranty service says it's expanding to Carbondale, and that could mean as... http://www.yourstreet.com/4617996/carbondale-to-get-up-to-480-customer-service-jobs Associated Press - November 11, 2008 3:14 PM ET CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - The commander of U.S. troops training Afghan soldiers and police says he fully expects the Americans'... http://www.yourstreet.com/4617992/us-commander-of-afghan-troop-training-expects-obama-will-elevate-mission Associated Press - November 11, 2008 3:34 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) - Share of General Growth Properties plummeted today after the mall owner warned it may be forced to file for... http://www.yourstreet.com/4617993/general-growth-properties-warns-of-bankruptcy-solvency-woes ELKHART — A $20 million expansion proposed at the Viper Mine near Elkhart includes a third shaft beneath southern Logan and northern Sangamon counties and would add about 18... http://www.yourstreet.com/4620699/viper-mine-expansion-to-add-18-jobs Associated Press - November 11, 2008 2:44 PM ET PHOENIX (AP) - Chicago-based Exelon says it has no plans to increase its all-stock bid of about $6 billion for power generator... http://www.yourstreet.com/4617368/exelon-won-t-increase-offer-for-nrg Associated Press - November 11, 2008 2:14 PM ET CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) - A Virginia-based electronics warranty service apparently is expanding to Carbondale, and that could mean... http://www.yourstreet.com/4617366/carbondale-to-get-customer-service-jobs Associated Press - November 11, 2008 2:14 PM ET LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - The Chicago Bears have terminated safety Terrence Holt's contract and elevated rookie defensive end... http://www.yourstreet.com/4617362/bears-terminate-safety-terrence-holt-s-contract Associated Press - November 11, 2008 12:54 PM ET SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The state Legislature's annual fall session will start tomorrow without the Illinois House. http://www.yourstreet.com/4616927/fall-veto-session-to-begin-without-ill-house Associated Press - November 11, 2008 1:14 PM ET CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Illinois' record doesn't show it, but Illini football coach Ron Zook says his team is better now than it... http://www.yourstreet.com/4616936/zook-says-illini-are-better-than-they-look GIBSON CITY, Ill. (AP) - Two young girls are dead after an overnight fire in a small central Illinois town. Gibson City Police Chief Steve Cushman says the house fire was... http://www.yourstreet.com/4615624/2-girls-dead-after-central-illinois-house-fire Associated Press - November 11, 2008 10:54 AM ET CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - The University of Illinois is ready to extend President Joseph White's contract by a year and a half. http://www.yourstreet.com/4615641/u-of-i-ready-to-extend-president-s-contract Associated Press - November 11, 2008 11:24 AM ET GIBSON CITY, Ill. (AP) - Two young girls are dead after an overnight fire in a small central Illinois town. http://www.yourstreet.com/4615628/2-girls-dead-after-central-illinois-house-fire Deputy Timothy Houk is in stable condition Tuesday morning at St. Mary's Hospital. The crash happened just before 5:30 a.m. Monday at Route 48 and 27th Street in Decatur. Deputy... http://www.yourstreet.com/4615626/macon-county-sheriff-s-deputy-recovering-after-semi-crash Associated Press - November 11, 2008 9:14 AM ET CHICAGO (AP) - Actor David Schwimmer will be among members of Chicago's theater community honoring the late Studs Terkel next week. http://www.yourstreet.com/4615122/chicago-theater-community-to-honor-terkel Associated Press - November 11, 2008 9:24 AM ET CHICAGO (AP) - Canadian National Railway will have to wait for a decision on its request to purchase a Chicago-area rail line... http://www.yourstreet.com/4615121/fed-court-denies-expedited-ruling-on-cn-request The new 'saints flight' helicopter made its first landing at Saint Johns Hospital Monday. Saint John's signed a new contract with arch air medical services, to provide dedicated... http://www.yourstreet.com/4615117/springfield-hospital-launches-new-airborne-response-program-for-central Associated Press - November 11, 2008 9:44 AM ET SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) - Chile's largest airline is buying four 767 aircraft from Chicago-based Boeing for $636 million. http://www.yourstreet.com/4615123/chilean-carrier-purchasing-4-boeing-767s A major land purchase in Christian County has pushed plans for a coal power plant forward. The developer, Tenaska, says in order to bring the plant to Christian County,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4615116/plans-for-coal-power-plant-in-central-illinois-move-forward