Thursday Jun 25 | Illinois Press Association
By Don Craven I can think of no more enjoyable topic for a column in a publication designed to celebrate the best in Illinois newspapers.
Athletics: Arkansas Men's Track Set for NCAA Regional Meet
No. 6 Arkansas Razorback men's track and field will compete at the NCAA Mideast Regional Championships at the University of Louisville.
Military Enrollment Increasing in Tough Economy
New unemployment numbers out Thursday show Illinois is nearing a ten percent jobless rate and as more people struggle to find employment, they may be more more likely to turn to military service.
Sangamon County Track and Field Meet
New Berlin's Maggie Tarr won the 110 high hurdles Friday, May 8, 2009 during the Sangamon County ... Photo 1 of 9 Auburn's James Dambacher won the discuss Friday, May 8, 2009 during the Sangamon County Track and... Photo 2 of 9 Pawnee's Daniele Bolsen won the discuss Friday, May 8, 2009 during the Sangamon County Track and ... Photo 3 of 9 ...
A suspect has now been arrested in the shooting of a 14-year-old boy outside a Rockford high school Monday.
Student Shot Outside Auburn High in Rockford UPDATE
Just before nine Monday morning Rockford police responded to Auburn High School's freshman campus after a student is shot across the street.
Rockford student shot in leg outside school
Last updated on 04/20/2009 at 2:28 p.m. ROCKFORD, Ill. a ' Several Rockford public schools have been locked down following the shooting of a student outside of one of the buildings.
DICKEY-john lays off about a dozen employees
A group of workers at DICKEY-john Corp. in Auburn have been laid off as a result of what a company executive said today was slowing demand for agricultural technology produced at the plant.
If it's springtime in central Illinois, it must mean it's time for prom - the most dressed-up night in the life of many teenagers.
Auburn Twp. official running despite record
Auburn Township highway commissioner David Beck is running for re-election April 7, even though he pleaded guilty in November to stealing from the township.
Girard School Board likely will reject merger referendum
The Girard School Board is expected to take formal action this month opposing an April referendum proposing the merger of the Girard and Virden school districts.
Superintendent Candidate Meet and Greet
Top school board superintendent pick Dr. LaVonne Sheffield was at Auburn High School this afternoon meeting with parents and families.
Natural gas pipeline could be flowing soon
Natural gas could be flowing through the Illinois section of the Rockies Express Pipeline as early as next month.
Area landmarks trace back to 1930s projects
The work of the Civilian Conservation Corps and projects partially funded by the Works Progress Administration or Public Works Administration of the 1930s created many present-day landmarks in and around ...
Local bike trails could be in for some economic stimulus, too. Four of the largest road projects recommended by a local transportation panel on Thursday for money from a federal economic-recovery program ...
The Boat Show in Springfield returns this weekend after a one-year absence, and boat dealers say they're hoping the leaky economy won't sink consumers' buying plans.
Girard womana s death ruled acccidental
The death of a woman found dead in a Girard park in December was ruled accident Thursday at a Macoupin County coroner's inquest.
Auburn man pleads guilty in 2006 murder
An Auburn man who was arrested for the strangulation murder of Mark Lewis 21/2 years ago based on DNA evidence pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree murder.
Auburn vs Pleasant Plains Basketball - Feb 10
Auburn High School's Jordan McCarty, right, takes the ball mid-court as Pleasant Plains'Nick Vent... Photo 1 of 6 Auburn's Mikel White looks to shoot past Plains' John Ellenberg.
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