Petra Jackson Named Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (CSTV's College Sports)

Saint Louis University head women's basketball coach Shimmy Gray announced that Petra Jackson has been named assistant coach. Jackson is a local favorite after a playing career that took her from University City High School to Southern Illinois University.
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Spiker Standouts Return Home With National Championships (Des Plaines Journal)

No longer is Aurora, Illinois famous only for being the home to the fictional cable access station that broadcast "Wayne's World". After three national championships in a row by the Mizuno Sports Performance 18 & Under club team, it's safe to say they play some pretty good volleyball there, as well.
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Serving Marion, Illinois (Marion Daily Republican)

HERRIN - Have you heard that phrase, "When the cows come home"? Two area farmers were most likely happy to see their cows come home - or at least back in their truck Monday afternoon after three of them made their way to freedom while travelling through downtown Herrin.
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Online job ads higher in Missouri region than Illinois region (BizJournals)

Online help-wanted advertising was greater in the region of the United States that includes Missouri in June than the region that includes Illinois, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.
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ITW sees tax advantage in 2Q (BizJournals)

Illinois Tool Works Inc. reported a 4 percent increase in second-quarter profit, boosted primarily by a lower tax rate. ITW posted second-quarter earnings of $373.8 million, or $1.29 per share, up from $360.4 million, or $1.16 per share, for the same quarter last year.
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Author of book about Depression era art in post offices plans signing" (Herald & Review)

CHARLESTON - Mary Emma Thompson plans to hold a book signing on Saturday for her updated and expanded "A Guide to Depression Era Art in Illinois Post Offices."
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Police Say Truck Theft Ring Broken Up In Will County (NBC 5 Chicago)

CHICAGO -- A major theft ring has been broken up in Will County, NBC5 reported on Thursday. Three Illinois men have been accused of targeting big-rig trucks and stealing thousands of dollars worth of cargo, including furniture, appliances, clothing and food.
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Quad Cities Is Officially In a Severe Drought (WHBF-TV Quad Cities)

The latest drought information has just been released. The Quad Cities, including Northern Illinois, is under extreme drought conditions. Moline has only recorded ten inches of rain this year making it one of the driest on record. It's also been unusually warm, causing stress to the corn crop.
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Health-Care Official: Prescription Benefits Won't Change Much (RedNova)

BLOOMINGTON -- Medicaid recipients who receive prescription drug benefits under Illinois' SeniorCare and Circuit Breaker programs should receive comparable benefits after Medicare begins offering prescription drug coverage next year, state officials said Wednesday.
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July 19, 2005 - East Dubuque, Illinois Cell Phone Ban For Teen Drivers (KWWL-TV Iowa City)

Teenagers who talk on their cell phones while driving are breaking the law in Illinois. The new law affects Iowa teens heading across the river in Dubuque and other border communities.
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Chicago Republicans withdraw Gay Games support (PlanetOut)

The five Republicans on the county board withdrew their names from a routine proclamation welcoming the 2006 Gay Games to Chicago. The Illinois Family Institute is urging Democratic commissioners to do the same.
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ACS wins University of Illinois System contract (BizJournals)

Affiliated Computer Services Inc. on Tuesday said it has won a three-year contract to provide student loan servicing for the University of Illinois System.
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Growing Carlwell draws huge comparison (Herald & Review)

CHAMPAIGN - Brian Carlwell looked as stunned as anyone. Six-foot-11? Two-hundred, sixty-one pounds? "That surprised me, too," said the center from Proviso East, who will join the University of Illinois roster next fall.
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Sufjan's Self-Release Hits No. 1 (CMJ)

Sufjan Stevens, everyone's favorite singer/songwriter/state- enthusiast has reached No. 1 on the CMJ Radio 200 chart and Core Radio Chart with his new album, Illinois (Asthmatic Kitty). For a self-released record (Stevens runs AK), this is an astonishing feat.
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Flawed as it is, teens should be aware of cell phone law (Herald & Review)

Here's a warning to drivers younger than 18. Under a new Illinois state law, it's illegal for you to drive and talk on a cell phone at the same time. Of course, you can still adjust the stereo, read a map, eat, chat with friends or do any number of other distracting things.
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Serving Marion, Illinois (Marion Daily Republican)

MARION - What ingredients does it take to make a successful all-star baseball squad when dealing with 13 and 14-year-old boys? According to Marion Pony boys Head Coach Jason Varner, he and his staff have found the right combination with the 15 boys that comprise this year's squad.
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Serving Marion, Illinois (Marion Daily Republican)

MARION - With the opening of his new landscape waste compost facility, Ashalex, Tim McVicker became his own best customer. For 16 years, McVicker has been in the demolition business and owns McVicker Excavating.
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Serving Marion, Illinois (Marion Daily Republican)

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Silver Hawks and West Michigan Whitecaps split a doubleheader Tuesday night with the Whitecaps taking the opener 8-2 and the Hawks grabbing the nightcap 1-0 in 11 innings.
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Serving Marion, Illinois (Marion Daily Republican)

What's the Score? Thoughts for all to ponder as I try to get over the embarrassment of all the attention I received Friday afternoon in the office. . .
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Brannon wins in Central Illinois Junior Golf Tour (Journal Gazette & Times Courier)

DECATUR -- Taylorville's Seth Brannon won the 16-18 age division at the 10th Central Illinois Junior Golf Tour stop Monday at the Scovill Golf Course in Decatur. Brannon won by two shots over Brandon Anderegg, who had won the last two events. Brannon fired a 77.
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Serving Marion, Illinois (Marion Daily Republican)

Mother Nature has not been all that friendly lately, and local high school sports teams are paying the price. A whole bunch of games have been cancelled over the past couple of weeks. And that's just baseball and softball. Track, tennis and soccer have taken a hit as well.
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