Illinois House approves casino expansion, slots at horse-racing tracks

A measure that would expand gambling at casinos and allow slot machines at horse-racing tracks won approval Wednesday in the Illinois House.
http://www.bnd.com/2012/05/23/2186468/illinois-house-approves-casino.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 14:42:09 -0700

State seeking new food vendor at New Salem

PETERSBURG – The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency hopes to have food for sale again soon at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site.
http://www.sj-r.com/top-stories/x1266596955/State-seeking-new-food-vendor-at-New-Salem

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 21:57:04 -0700

Lincoln’s New Salem Summer Festival set

The sights, sounds and activities of summer in an authentic 1830s log village will greet visitors during the Summer Festival scheduled for Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site near Petersburg.
http://www.cantondailyledger.com/news/x358792406/Lincoln-s-New-Salem-Summer-Festival-set

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 21:23:59 -0700

W. Basketball. Women's Hoops Heads To Illinois For ACC/Big Ten Challenge

The Wake Forest women's basketball team will travel to Illinois as part of the sixth-annual Women's ACC/Big Ten Challenge. The game is set for Thursday, Nov. 29.
http://onlyfans.cstv.com/schools/wake/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/052212aaa.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 11:10:05 -0700

Cairo to Salem, prehistory to present in “The State of Southern Illinois”

Cover of "The State of Southern Illinois." Herbert K. Russell will sign copies of his latest book, "The State of Southern Illinois: An Illustrated History," Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble store in Carbondale.
http://www.dailyregister.com/news/x624590536/Cairo-to-Salem-prehistory-to-present-in-The-State-of-Southern-Illinois

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 11:32:00 -0700

Varsity 541

CENTRAL POINT — The Crater baseball team had its chances against a potent South Salem squad in their Class 6A second-round state playoff game on Wednesday.
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120524/VARSITY/205240322

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 02:28:17 -0700

Antique Farm Show May 5 at Lincoln’s New Salem

 Horse drawn plows, historic farming equipment and agricultural techniques from the 19th century will be featured during the Antique Farm Show scheduled for Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site near Petersburg.  The event is free and open to the public and is co-sponsored by the New Salem Lincoln League.
http://www.cantondailyledger.com/news/x1120193387/Antique-Farm-Show-May-5-at-Lincoln-s-New-Salem

Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 03:53:34 -0700

Honor Flights fundraiser set Monday, May 28

EFFINGHAM — Four Central Illinois Honor Flights to Washington, D.C., free for World War II veterans, are planned. They include:
http://herald-review.com/lifestyles/a4396254-a45c-11e1-988f-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 21:30:00 -0700

Harwin Inc Adds New Reps across USA and Canada

SALEM, N.H.--(BUSINESSWIRE)-- Hugely experienced rep teams strengthen presence of leading hi-rel and SMD PCB hardware company in North American market Harwin Inc, the leading manufacturer of hi-rel interconnect ...
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/harwin-inc-adds-reps-across-150000901.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Four Top-100 Ranked Players Commit To 2012 Winston-Salem Open

The 2012 Winston-Salem Open takes place August 18-25th.
http://www.digtriad.com/news/local_state/article.aspx?storyid=228650

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 11:25:44 -0700