Hambly extended through 2016 season

10 February 2012, 12:08 pm

Illini are 82-20 in three seasons under Hambly... Read More »

Two Springfield residents among those receiving The Order of Lincoln

10 February 2012, 9:52 am

Seven distinguished Illinoisans — including Naomi Lynn, retired chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield; and William Schnirring, chief executive officer of Springfield Electric Supply Co. — will receive The Order of Lincoln, the state’s highest award, Gov. Pat Quinn announced toda... Read More »

Should you prioritize your love life over work? Yes and here's why

9 February 2012, 8:25 pm

A new study, published online in the journal Social Psychological & Personality Science, has found people have bigger regrets about love than they do about work... Read More »

Illinois isn't ready if (or when) the big quake hits

9 February 2012, 3:21 am

If you missed the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut this week, you aren't alone. But one of these days, the suburbs really will get rocked by a major earthquake, and you'll wish you had paid a bit more attention. "We are as ill-prepared as ever," says Amr Elnashai, the U of I professor who led qua... Read More »

New Look & Changes for C.C. Illinois Marathon Revealed

6 February 2012, 8:45 pm

What's new about this year's Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon was revealed tonight.... Read More »

2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Sells Out in Record Time

6 February 2012, 12:00 pm

Registration for the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon closed in record time today as the maximum 45,000 participants signed up in six days for the 35th anniversary event. Demand to run the iconic race has increased significantly in recent years, closing 25 days faster than the previous record e... Read More »

Free dental cleanings, exams available for kids

30 January 2012, 6:18 am

URBANA — Free dental cleanings and exams will be available for kids and teens next Saturday at Lincoln Square in Urbana The free services will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 4 through the annual Give Kids a Smile event sponsored by the Illini District Dental Society, and will also includ... Read More »

Illinois 4-H poultry judging team places eighth overall

25 January 2012, 6:51 am

URBANA - The Illinois 4-H poultry judging team placed eighth high team overall at this event held during the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference in Louisville, Ky. The 2011 National 4-H Poultry Ju... Read More »

Organizers no longer believe money was stolen from King event

23 January 2012, 8:33 pm

URBANA — Upon further review, the organizers of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service of Celebration on Jan. 15 at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts no longer believe donation money is missing from the event. read more... Read More »

Go Guide! Arts and Entertainment Event Calendar

12 January 2012, 6:01 am

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