All Stories from January 11, 2012 (Change date)
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Illinois trustees to consider Beckman contractJan 11, 2012 11:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN — When they meet Jan. 19, University of Illinois trustees are expected to approve a contract to pay new head football coach Tim Beckman $9 million over five ye...
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Jobless claims in U.S. climb more than forecast last weekJan 11, 2012 11:00 pm - More Americans than forecast filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, raising the possibility that a greater-than-usual increase in temporary holiday hiri...
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Freshman hands Metea win in final matchJan 11, 2012 11:00 pm - There’s the last play in football, the bottom of the ninth in baseball, the 18th hole in golf, the last shot in basketball. And in wrestling, it’s the last match. Thursd...
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Developer interested in vacant Wheaton Jewel siteJan 11, 2012 11:00 pm - The long-running search for a buyer to take over the vacant Jewel site in downtown Wheaton may be coming to an end. Mayor Michael Gresk says a contract is pending for th...
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How to confront ungrateful friendJan 11, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. What is the best way to end a friendship? To back away slowly and quietly, or to be upfront about why you are unhappy? My close friend has become the Patron Sai...
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Ill. senator chosen as treasurer of school groupJan 11, 2012 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois state Sen. Ed Maloney has been selected as treasurer of the Midwest Higher Education Compact. The group works to improve college education throug...
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Ruling coming on bill for Bianchi caseJan 11, 2012 11:00 pm - Will the prosecution and defense of McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi cost $525,000 or $879,000 or somewhere in between? That's a question McHenry County Jud...
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Deputy marshal accused of civil rights violationsJan 11, 2012 11:00 pm - A deputy U.S. marshal in Chicago has been indicted on charges he violated federal civil rights law in two separate cases. Deputy U.S. Marshal Stephen Linder is accused o...
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Relief over Zion-Benton strike resolutionJan 11, 2012 11:00 pm - The resolution of the Zion-Benton teachers strike not only gets kids back in the class room, it also gets them back in the gym. Several teams that were scheduled to play...
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NIU gets grant on preserving digital informationJan 11, 2012 11:00 pm - DEKALB— Northern Illinois University Libraries in DeKalb has been awarded a federal grant to explore ways to save and preserve digital information. Rapid changes in tech...