Illinois: Peoria Illinois History

Meet Robert Little Hawk (Native Times) - 179 weeks ago

He was wearing a beaded hat-band, a beautiful beaded bolo tie and a great beaded vest, made with is own hands. They were as impressive as the man himself. He was charming, intelligent, articulate and kind, he was clearly a gentleman and yet he radiated a real strength of body and character.

Monmouth College opens Iowa football stadium (Galesburg Register-Mail) - 179 weeks ago

The University of Iowa football stadium, now known as Kinnick Stadium, was constructed in only seven months, between March and October 1929. Horses and mules were the primary heavy equipment movers during construction.

From Lou-do to can-do (The State Journal-Register) - 179 weeks ago

CHAMPAIGN - Known for leading two schools to the Final Four, his trademark Lou-do and a fiery competitive drive that allowed him to go toe-to-toe with Bob Knight, Lou Henson gave up his spot in the coaching box in January 2005 when health problems became a full-time opponent.

Ameren Illinois Utilities Tell Legislative Committee That Extension of Electric Rate Freeze Will Result in Significant (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) - 179 weeks ago

Grave consequences -- the insolvency of the Ameren Illinois utilities, significant job losses and significant risk of disruption in electric and gas service -- will be the consequences of a proposed electric rate freeze extension for Ameren's Illinois utilities -- AmerenCILCO, AmerenCIPS and AmerenIP.

Cross Country teams make presence felt in lakefront invitational (Chicago Flame) - 179 weeks ago

On Saturday, Sept. 30, both of UIC's Cross Country teams took part in the 34th Annual Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational. This 10-race event included over 4,000 runners from universities and high schools across the nation. The meet, sponsored by Loyola University, kicked off early at Montrose Beach and featured quality running programs including regional powerhouses Marquette, Southern Illinois,

College Briefs (Daily Southtown) - 179 weeks ago

South Suburban College in South Holland recently honored the graduates of the practical nursing program. The nursing graduates received their certificates and nursing pins.

Hospital waiting rooms wired in (Peoria Journal Star) - 179 weeks ago

Complete local and regional news, local business directory including restaurants, local classifieds and Central Illinois information.

Peoria bowling hall gets younger with inductee (Peoria Journal Star) - 179 weeks ago

The first bowler in the next generation of Greater Peoria United States Bowling Congress Bowling Association Hall of Fame members has been elected for induction.

Free kicks cost BU 6-game MVC streak (Peoria Journal Star) - 179 weeks ago

Complete local and regional sports coverage from central Illinois, including the Peoria Rivermen, Peoria Chiefs, Bradley University, Illinois State, Western Illinois, University of Illinois, Big Ten, Missouri Valley, Mid-State 6, Mid-Illini and 60 area high schools

SATURDAY October 7, 2006 (Peoria Journal Star) - 179 weeks ago

Author Dinesh D'Souza, former senior domestic policy analyst for President Reagan, will speak at 7:30 p.m. at Eureka College's Cerf Center in Eureka. Admission is $10.