Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
1 day ago by Justin Lange
When commuters cross the Chester Bridge into Missouri from Illinois, they cannot miss the five fireworks stands located along the first mile. Many southern Illinois residents are making the annual trip over the border to Missouri, Kentucky or Indiana to purchase fireworks that are illegal in Illinois.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
2 days ago by Amber Fijolek
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
18 hours ago by Andy Fruth
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
1 day ago by Rick Kambic/Editor-In-Chief
The July 1 deadline has come and gone without a new state budget being signed into law. After threats of cuts by Governor Rod Blagojevich and his recalling the General Assembly back into session, Eastern's 2.8 percent increase in state allocations may not be a reality.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
1 day ago by Editorial Board
Minimum wage was just increased 25 cents an hour in Illinois to $7.75.
Right now, thanks to the Fair Labor Standards Act, the base minimum wage for hourly workers in this country is $5.85. On the 24th of this month, that rate will increase to $6.55, and next year it will increase to $7.
Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO
2 days ago
Former Jennies track standout Kristin Anderson finished seventh in her semifinal heat in the 3,000 meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Trials Monday night in Eugene, Oregon at the Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon.
Anderson's time of 9:59.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2 days ago by Kenneth Long
Emeritus physics professor P.N. Swamy used to drive to work every morning at SIUE.
A few weeks ago, Swamy said he tried using Madison County Transit's bus system to get to campus.
"I can afford to drive myself, but it's foolish not to use the buses," Swamy said.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
2 days ago by Scott Nathan Green
At Chicago's gay pride parade Sunday afternoon, I saw an outlandish collection of freaks and degenerates, out and proud for something inherently shameful. I'm talking about the protestors.
Near the end of the parade's route on the corner of Pine Grove and Diversey, wooden riot-control barricades and a few disinterested-looking cops surrounded about 20 or 30 fundamentalist Christians.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
1 day ago by Katie O'Connell
From a parade to fireworks from the No. 1 fireworks company in the world, this year's Fourth of July celebration will have something for everybody.
The Champaign County Freedom Committee, a not-for-profit volunteer group that organizes the main events, will start the day off with their Youth Run and 5K Race-Walk.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
3 days ago by Sydney Elliot
I wasn't used to being charged for water. I went to Germany and experienced for the first time being charged for water in a restaurant. In fact, water cost more than the wine and beer. I had heard the rumors, but wasn't sure what to think about it.
All over the Edwardsville area water is free: at Applebee's, 54th Street Bar & Grill, St.
The Daily Illini, University of Illinois, IL
2 days ago by Joanna Aguirre
Fox-Atkins Development finalized the purchase of Research Park's former Motorola building from Motorola Inc. June 23. The 74,000-square-foot structure is the only building in the park not built by Fox-Atkins or the University of Illinois.
The former Motorola building, located between Oak Street and First Street across from the University's Assembly Hall, was put on the market during the fall of 2007 and about 215 workers lost their jobs.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
2 days ago by Sydney Elliot
Director for the Office of Information Technology, Duane Schiffman, goes to work every morning and spends about 15 minutes deleting spam e-mails, but he isn't complaining.
"The delete key and your finger is a wonderful thing," Schiffman said. "I come in every morning, and the first thing I do is hold down my shift key and hit delete … if I don't recognize who it is from I don't read it.
Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO
2 days ago by Raghvendra Singh
Neftali Torres' Central Cab service isn't just an essential element of the Warrensburg community, but is the virtual wheels for some working class families, students and senior citizens who commute.
"I have always driven; driving is what I do; that's my passion," Torres said.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
3 days ago
QUINCY (AP) - As floodwaters slowly recede in some Illinois counties along the Mississippi River, they can't move fast enough for officials keeping a weary eye on damaged crops and strained levees.
No homes or businesses had been lost by Tuesday along the 54-mile Sny levee south of Quincy, but seepage damaged already-planted crops and has kept farmers from planting more, officials said.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Sarah Zeeck
A Beardstown man was pronounced dead on the scene 8:50 PM last Saturday at the Macomb Raceway when he was trapped inside his burning car.
According to authorities, Kevin Lyles, 35 of Beardstown was racing a passenger car that he converted into a race car when he hit a tractor tire causing his vehicle to overturn and burst into flames.
Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO
2 days ago by digitalBurg
The renewal of two charter school agreements and state appropriations requests for FY 2010 were among items approved by the UCM Board of Governors when it met June 18 on campus.
After hearing an update from Mike Wright, dean of the College of Education, on the status of university charter schools in the Kansas City area, the board approved motions to renew charter agreements for Academie Lafayette and Della Lamb Elementary Charter School.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Ed Komenda
It would be completely wrong to say that Pixar Animation Studios has done it again with their latest flick "Wall-E." It still wouldn't be enough to describe the film as a milestone that completely transcends any animated reel of the past. Words are often a good weapon.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Bob Bajek/Sports Reporter
Eastern can be an ordinary college to some students. However, for Brazilian tennis standout Juliana Frey, it is a place of opportunity. Frey decided to enroll at Eastern because her home country doesn't offer collegiate tennis. Frey, 17, is in the International Tennis Federation Girl's Under 18 division and has been involved in the competitive circuit for the last five years.
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