Illinois conservatives defeat anti-bullying measure, citing gay `agenda'

They say some anti-bullying programs promote homosexuality.
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/illinois/1310d016-a437-11e1-8d9e-0019bb30f31a.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 10:52:00 -0700

Highland to hold 49th commencement

The northwest Illinois community and friends of Highland Community College are invited to join the 2012 graduates and their families for the 49th Annual Commencement Ceremony to be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 19.
http://www.journalstandard.com/news/x1266611641/Highland-to-hold-49th-commencement

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 19:52:51 -0700

Crews battle 2-alarm apartment fire in Highland

KMOV.com) -- Fire crews are cleaning up a scene after an apartment fire that broke out Friday morning in Highland, Illinois.  The fire was confined to a second story apartment a two story building in the 1300 block of 27th Street around 8 a.m. Highland Fire Chief Terry Bell tells News 4 that there were no injuries.  Firefighters evacuated the apartment building upon arrival and everyone is safe ...
http://www.kmov.com/news/local/Crews-fighting-2-alarm-apartment-fire-in-Highland-152022825.html

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 06:41:49 -0700

Bus driver faces charges in crash that hurt 10 Highland students

The driver of a Highland school bus carrying sixth-graders home from a field trip Monday afternoon was cited by the Illinois State Police in connection with a crash that left 10 students injured.
http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/15/2176532/bus-driver-faces-charges-in-crash.html

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 07:04:17 -0700

After four tries, Highland wins school's first championship fishing title

CARLYLE • For three years, Highland fisherman Jared Mettler has been trying to win a trophy at the Illinois High School Association state bass fishing tournament at Carlyle Lake, and each year Mettler fell short.
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/recreation/23795098-96e2-11e1-96bc-0019bb30f31a.html

Published: Sat, 05 May 2012 16:45:00 -0700

Highland Community College Celebrates 49th Commencement

The northwest Illinois community and friends of Highland Community College are invited to join our 2012 graduates and their families as we celebrate the 49th Annual Commencement Ceremony to be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2012.
http://www.wifr.com/news/headlines/Highland_Community_College_Celebrates_49th_Commencement_150511885.html

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 15:52:13 -0700

Highland's Giger claims state shot put title with last heave

CHARLESTON, Ill. • Lena Giger became the first Highland female track athlete to win a state championship when she won the shot put Saturday in the Illinois Class 2A state track meet at O'Brien Stadium at Eastern Illinois University.
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/girls-track/c09ab6a2-a207-11e1-87f7-0019bb30f31a.html

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Triad seniors hoping for big finish in Class 3A baseball regional; Waterloo hoping to recreate 2011 magic

Geography and an affiliation with the Mississippi Valley Conference makes them neighbors. Solid programs with a history of success make Triad and Highland baseball enemies.
http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/20/2182555/triad-seniors-hoping-for-big-finish.html

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 12:14:26 -0700

Troopers ID driver who hit 4 workers on I-64 in Fairview Heights

Illinois State Police on Wednesday identified the driver involved in a fatal construction zone accident as a 34-year-old from West Frankfort.
http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/23/2186131/troopers-id-driver-who-hit-4-workers.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 10:32:06 -0700

ICC softball wins opener at national tournament

CLINTON, Miss. — The Illinois Central College softball team pulled out a 3-1, extra-inning victory over Highland (Kan.) on Thursday in the first round of the NJCAA Division II national tournament.
http://www.pjstar.com/free/x364599805/ICC-softball-wins-opener-at-national-tournament

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 12:31:37 -0700