Illinois NewsAbrams Scores 29, Illinois Beats Auburn 81-79
Tracy Abrams scored a career-high 29 points and No. 12 Illinois beat Auburn 81-79 on Saturday.
New year brings new laws in Illinois in 2013
Beginning New Year's Day, parents in Illinois could be charged with a crime for allowing their underaged children - or anyone else under the age of 21, for that matter - to drink alcohol on any piece of property they own or rent.
Illinois hangs on for 81-79 victory
Abrams saves day with career-high 27 as Illini blow big lead but tough it out in final 5 minutes Abrams has career-high 27.
Business development workshops to begin in January
CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Illinois Small Business Development Center/International Trade Center will offer a series of workshops for those interested in starting a new business or considering enhancing or expanding an existing enterprise.
After first loss of the season, Illini looking to bounce back vs. Auburn
CHICAGO — When Illinois played Missouri last Saturday in St. Louis, there were annual braggin’ rights on the line.
Winter wheat forum scheduled
The Illinois Wheat Association’s annual Winter Wheat Forum will be held Feb. 11 at Krieger’s/Holiday Inn Convention Center in Mount Vernon.
Annual trip to Chicago a positive for Illinois
CHICAGO — When Illinois played Missouri last Saturday in St. Louis, there were annual braggin’ rights on the line.
Illinois celebrates five years smoke free
PEORIA, Ill -- The Illinois Department of Public Health is saying 'thanks from the bottom of our lungs'. On January 1, 2013 Illinois will celebrate the five year anniversary of the Smoke-Free Illinois Act.
Illinois women upset No. 6 Georgia 70-59
Karisma Penn had 27 points and 19 rebounds, and Illinois sent Georgia to its first loss of the season with a 70-59 victory over the No. 6 Lady Bulldogs on Friday night. Illinois hadn't beaten a team ranked in the top six since a win over then-No. 5 Georgia on Jan. 2, 2000.
Illinois plays on big stage against Auburn
CHICAGO — When Illinois played Missouri last Saturday in St. Louis, there were annual braggin’ rights on the line.
Illinois American Water announces Main Street lane closures
PEORIA, Ill -- Illinois American Water announced on Friday that in conjunction with the construction for the Marriot Hotel has work to perform on Main Street between Madison and Monroe.
Smoke-Free Illinois Act to celebrate fifth anniversary
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Public Health will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Smoke-Free Illinois Act by launching a new campaign to encourage Illinoisans to support smoke-free environments.
Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka: Fiscal cliff will cost state
Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka estimated Friday that there will be a $1 billion impact on the state budget if Congress and President Barack Obama don't strike a deal before to stop the scheduled federal spending cuts and tax increases.
Illinois comptroller: Fiscal cliff will cost state
Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka estimates a $1 billion impact on the state budget if automatic federal spending cuts and tax increases take effect.
Illinois Comptroller Warns of Dire Consequences Should Nation Go Over Fiscal Cliff
Judy Baar Topinka fears combination of federal spending cuts and tax increases could send nation back into a recession.
Do you have unclaimed property?
Staff from the Illinois treasurer's office will be hosting an I-Cash event from 10 a.m. to noon
Illinois town sponsors Route 66 sign project
The small central Illinois community of Atlanta is sponsoring a Route 66 art project.
Sex abuse rate climbs in the state
A report by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services shows a 6 percent increase in reported instances of child sexual abuse in most parts of the state.
Illinois town sponsors Route 66 sign project
The small central Illinois community of Atlanta is sponsoring a Route 66 art project.
Region digs out after storm
Southern Illinois continues to dig itself out after a winter storm Tuesday night and Wednesday buried the region under several inches of snow.
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