OTBs open Wednesday in Prospect Hts., Glendale Hts.

The Illinois Racing Board approved off-track betting facilities in Prospect Heights and Glendale Heights on Tuesday, with both expected to open Wednesday.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120424/news/704249653

Published: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:51:00 -0700

Hill honored by U of I ACES Alumni Association

Steven E. Hill (M.S. ’89, Ph.D. ’92 in food science) of Prospect Heights, Ill., was presented with an Award of Merit by the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) Alumni Association during the 41st ACES and Paul A. Funk Recognition Award Banquet held at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign on April 16. The award is given annually to ...
http://www.cantondailyledger.com/news/x1898607704/Hill-honored-by-U-of-I-ACES-Alumni-Association

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 11:38:34 -0700

Heimatec Relocates, Offers New Literature

Tooling supplier expands headquarters, offers specific machine tool brand product lines, detailed in new full-specification catalogs Heimatec, Inc., the North American operation for a world leader in live tools, angle heads and multi-spindle drill heads, today announces it has relocated to substantially larger headquarters near Chicago. According to company president Preben Hansen, "We made this ...
http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Heimatec-Relocates-Offers-New-Literature-615260

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 05:48:25 -0700

True point guard Ulis a rare commodity

Follow IlliniHQ recruiting blogger Cody Westerlund on Twitter here. It takes little time to explain colleges’ fascination with Marian Catholic point guard Tyler Ulis, a 2014 prospect in Chicago Heights. read more
http://www.illinihq.com/blogs/recruiting-wrap/2012-05/true-point-guard-ulis-rare-commodity.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 07:15:02 -0700

Wheeling rejects mental health housing

The Wheeling village board voted down a proposal for Philhaven, a low-income housing complex for residents with mental and physical disabilities, before an overflow crowd on Monday night. More than 120 people filled the village hall and many watched on a television outside the main room as the board listened to more than an hour of public comment for and against the Philhaven project before a 6 ...
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120522/news/705229928

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 21:01:00 -0700

Ground Broken On $13M Independent Housing Center For Disabled

A first-of-its-kind groundbreaking was held in Mount Prospect on Monday, as community leaders, developers, and other partners turned the dirt for $13 million independent living complex for the disabled and mentally ill.
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/05/07/ground-broken-on-13m-independent-housing-center-for-disabled/

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 11:36:39 -0700

State Rep. Nekritz calls crossing Madigan a defining moment

Three years ago, Elaine Nekritz chose to cross arguably the most powerful man in Illinois politics: House Speaker and Democratic Party Chair Michael Madigan. It's a move she cites now as the defining moment of her legislative career. The Northbrook Democrat says she wasn't sure how Madigan would react. But now she is arguably closer than a majority of her peers to Madigan's inner circle.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120521/news/705219940

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 21:01:00 -0700

Friday's AAA prep girls track results

Here are Friday's results in the class AAA girls state track and field meet at Eastern Illinois: Long Jump
http://www.wrex.com/story/18559292/fridays-aaa-prep-girls-track-results

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 16:49:34 -0700

Saturday's AAA prep girls track results

Here are Saturday's results in the class AAA girls state track and field meet at Eastern Illinois: Class 3A
http://www.wrex.com/story/18563493/saturdays-aaa-prep-girls-track-results

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 16:49:34 -0700

With The Illini: Georgia Tech, Illini have fallen from ’89 heights

John Supinie column: When Illinois and Georgia Tech last met in Assembly Hall in 1989, the Flyin’ Illini survived a broken foot suffered by guard Kendall Gill in a 103-92 double-overtime win. The following day, Illinois assumed the No. 1 ranking in college basketball and later made the school’s first trip to the Final Four in 37 years.
http://www.sj-r.com/sports/x1367610068/With-The-Illini-Georgia-Tech-Illini-have-fallen-from-89-heights

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 22:02:06 -0700