Illinois Sends More Help Down South (WHBF-TV Quad Cities)SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ Governor Rod Blagojevich is sending 12 more Illinois Air National Guard troops to help with Hurricane Gustav recovery efforts.
Illinois report card (Peoria Journal Star)Offense: B The Illini controlled the line of scrimmage and rushed for 399 yards. QB Juice Williams also passed for 124 yards. Two interceptions and three lost fumbles tarnished Illinois' effort. In a Big Ten Conference game, the Illini can't afford a decisive loss in the turnover battle.
Illinois notebook: Former star linebacker offers advice (The Journal-Standard)The Butkus Award winner in 1994, former Illinois star middle linebacker Dana Howard knows a thing or two about the position.
Illini win, but expected more against Eastern Illinois (Kewanee Star Courier)Instead of celebrating any kind of win -- those things were hard to find during a span of five consecutive losing seasons that came to an end last season -- the Illini were less than satisfied with a 47-21 victory over Eastern Illinois at renovated Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
Illini win, but expected more against Eastern Illinois (The Journal-Standard)Times have changed for No. 24 Illinois.
Illini run to sloppy win over Eastern Illinois (Peoria Journal Star)Times have changed for No. 24 Illinois. Instead of celebrating any kind of win — those things were hard to find during a span of five consecutive losing seasons that came to an end last season — the Illini were less than satisfied with a 47-21 victory over Eastern Illinois at renovated Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
Illinois defeats Saint Louis at Billiken Invitational (Daily Illini)The Illini opened their weekend in St. Louis on a positive note on Friday as they downed the Billikens 3-1. After falling 25-21 in the first set, Illinois returned to win the final three sets 25-20, 25-18 and 25-18 to take the match. Once again, the Fighting Illini were led by sophomore outside hitter Laura DeBruler who tallied 14 kills and 17 digs.
Illinois Guard Readies for Deployment (Chicago Public Radio)The Illinois Army National Guard is gearing up for its largest single deployment since World War II. By the end of the year, about 3,000 soldiers will arrive in Afghanistan with the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team. To mark the deployment, the state's Department of Military Affairs is holding ceremonies this weekend around Illinois. Lieutenant Dutch Grove is spokesman for the Guard. GROVE: It ...
Juice Williams, Illini beat E. Illinois 47-21 for first win (Chicago Sun-Times)CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Juice Williams ran for a school-record 174 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 24 Illinois to its first win of the season, 47-21 Saturday over Eastern Illinois.
Illinois ready to open stadium against Eastern (WREX-TV Rockford)Associated Press - September 6, 2008 8:54 AM ET CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Illinois opens its home football schedule under the gaze of Dick Butkus and other Illini greats.
Illinois ready to open stadium against Eastern (WQAD Moline)CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Illinois opens its home football schedule under the gaze of Dick Butkus and other Illini greats. The middle linebacker and other past Illini players such as quarterback Jeff George are expected to watch the game as part of the debut of the renovated Memorial Stadium.
Meeting set on Illinois 104 bridge at Meredosia (The State Journal-Register)The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting on the proposed improvement of the Illinois 104 bridge at Meredosia at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the Meredosia-Chambersburg High School gym.
August in Illinois cool, dry (Morris Daily Herald)CHAMPAIGN - August precipitation was below normal statewide, ending an eight-month streak of above-normal precipitation in Illinois that began in December 2007.
Illinois House moves closer to privatizing lottery (SouthtownStar)SPRINGFIELD - Eager to find money for construction projects throughout the state, House Democrats are taking a new look at an unpopular idea: privatizing the Illinois lottery.
August in Illinois cool, dry (Morris Daily Herald)CHAMPAIGN - August precipitation was below normal statewide, ending an eight-month streak of above-normal precipitation in Illinois that began in December 2007.
Illinois man fatally shoots wife, says he thought she was burglar (The Pantagraph)WOOD RIVER -- A southern Illinois man is in custody after telling police he shot his wife to death because he thought she was a burglar.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Course scheduled (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)Area youths ages 9 and over and adults will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at an Illinois Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Education Course Oct. 10 and 11. The class will meet from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Boy Scout Cabin at the north end of Wyman Park in Sullivan and Oct. 11 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Sullivan (Purvis Farms) Gun Club. Both ...
Illini stadium's new look Eastern Illinois at Illinois (Chicago Tribune)Renovated stadium finally ready to shine Michael Hoomanawanui remembers what he heard about the future of Illinois football three years ago when he was being recruited out of Central Catholic High in Bloomington, Ill.
Illinois Lottery leasing closer in House (Rockford Register Star)Eager to find money for construction projects around the state, House Democrats are taking a new look at an unpopular idea: privatizing the Illinois Lottery. The House is scheduled to convene next week to consider the idea, which has been floating around Springfield since Gov. Rod Blagojevich proposed it early last year.
Illinois man fatally shoots wife, says he thought she was burglar (The Pantagraph)WOOD RIVER -- A southern Illinois man is in custody after telling police he shot his wife to death because he thought she was a burglar.
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