Articles related to "Illinois"
Visiting Chester, Illinois
Chester, Illinois is proud of Popeye and the man who created him, hometown son, Elzie Segar.
• popeye comic • popeye cartoon • chester illinois • southern illinois • illinois travel
Chester, Illinois is proud of Popeye and the man who created him, hometown son, Elzie Segar.
• popeye comic • popeye cartoon • chester illinois • southern illinois • illinois travel
Enjoy Super Metropolis Illinois
Superman lives on in Metropolis, Illinois. A 15 ft. statue honors the super hero, and a museum dedicated to him is located there.
• southern illinois travel • superman collectibles • superman hometown • southern illinois gambling • southern illinois fort
Superman lives on in Metropolis, Illinois. A 15 ft. statue honors the super hero, and a museum dedicated to him is located there.
• southern illinois travel • superman collectibles • superman hometown • southern illinois gambling • southern illinois fort
Poverty Rates in Illinois
With the poorest people in Illinois separated from the rest of the state and secluded in specific areas of inner cities, poverty can only worsen and expand.
• poverty in illinois • illinois poverty • poverty • illinois • poverty in america
With the poorest people in Illinois separated from the rest of the state and secluded in specific areas of inner cities, poverty can only worsen and expand.
• poverty in illinois • illinois poverty • poverty • illinois • poverty in america
A Revolution in Illinois
An Illinois HMO is breaking with tradition and allowing Chiropractic Physicians to serve as Primary Care Physicians. What will the impact on traditional medical practice be as a result of this revolutionary move?
• chiropractic • chiropractor • alternative medicine • integrative medicine • hmo's
An Illinois HMO is breaking with tradition and allowing Chiropractic Physicians to serve as Primary Care Physicians. What will the impact on traditional medical practice be as a result of this revolutionary move?
• chiropractic • chiropractor • alternative medicine • integrative medicine • hmo's
Canada Invades Illinois! (Ok, just the geese)
What happens when good geese go bad?
• canada geese • geese • birds • animals • wildlife
What happens when good geese go bad?
• canada geese • geese • birds • animals • wildlife
Farnsworth House. Plano, Illinois
The Farnsworth House is as enlightening as it is unnerving. Designed and built by Mies van der Rohe as his first piece of domestic architecture in the United States, it has become the standard bearer for Modern American Architecture.
• the farnsworth house • mies van der rohe • architecture • modern american architecture
The Farnsworth House is as enlightening as it is unnerving. Designed and built by Mies van der Rohe as his first piece of domestic architecture in the United States, it has become the standard bearer for Modern American Architecture.
• the farnsworth house • mies van der rohe • architecture • modern american architecture
First Time Winners Take Checkered Flag at Illinois & Minnesota
ASA and ARCA saw two new winners over Labor Day weekend in races held in Illinois and Minnesota.
• asa • arca • american speed association • automobile racing club of america • auto racing
ASA and ARCA saw two new winners over Labor Day weekend in races held in Illinois and Minnesota.
• asa • arca • american speed association • automobile racing club of america • auto racing
Illinois State Resources
Resources directed specifically for those living in Illinois.
• financial aid • scholarships • grants • loans
Resources directed specifically for those living in Illinois.
• financial aid • scholarships • grants • loans
Illinois' Super Night Full of Super Winners
Super Night is Illinois' annual premiere night of racing for Illinois-bred trotters and pacers.
• super night • illinois harness racing • trotters • pacers • balmoral park
Super Night is Illinois' annual premiere night of racing for Illinois-bred trotters and pacers.
• super night • illinois harness racing • trotters • pacers • balmoral park
Southern Illinois is NCAA Underdog
Southern Illinois heads our 2006-07 pre-season NCAA Cinderella Watch List. Check in for monthly updates on all of college basketball's most underrated teams.
• ncaa basketball underrated teams • ncaa cinderella teams • southern illinois salukis • ncaa tournament • bucknell
Southern Illinois heads our 2006-07 pre-season NCAA Cinderella Watch List. Check in for monthly updates on all of college basketball's most underrated teams.
• ncaa basketball underrated teams • ncaa cinderella teams • southern illinois salukis • ncaa tournament • bucknell
Summer Events Chicago Illinois
The Chicago Mayor's Office of Special Events has announced a number of spectacular events to enjoy this summer in Chicago. Illinois.
• chicago • illinois • summer • events • movies
The Chicago Mayor's Office of Special Events has announced a number of spectacular events to enjoy this summer in Chicago. Illinois.
• chicago • illinois • summer • events • movies
Summer in Chicago, Illinois
There's plenty to do in Chicago in the summer: Navy Pier, Taste of Chicago, Fireworks, Ravinia with lakefront views, music, food and festivals.
• city of chicago • summer events • illinois festivals • navy pier • john hancock center
There's plenty to do in Chicago in the summer: Navy Pier, Taste of Chicago, Fireworks, Ravinia with lakefront views, music, food and festivals.
• city of chicago • summer events • illinois festivals • navy pier • john hancock center
The 2005 Illinois Breeding Scene
Two of Illinois' top breeders discuss the current situation of racing and breeding in the Prairie State.
• harness racing • purses • illinois racing board • percentage • harness
Two of Illinois' top breeders discuss the current situation of racing and breeding in the Prairie State.
• harness racing • purses • illinois racing board • percentage • harness
The Reliance Building. Chicago, Illinois
In this article we will look at a work of rehabilitation which hard line preservationists might disagree with, while others with a more flexible view of preservation will applaud. The Reliance Building, an 1890 landmark originally built as an office building, was converted into an upscale hotel. Needless to say some of it’s original features and appointments were lost, however a valuable and significant building has been saved.
• reliance building • preservation • restoration • rehabilitation • historic
In this article we will look at a work of rehabilitation which hard line preservationists might disagree with, while others with a more flexible view of preservation will applaud. The Reliance Building, an 1890 landmark originally built as an office building, was converted into an upscale hotel. Needless to say some of it’s original features and appointments were lost, however a valuable and significant building has been saved.
• reliance building • preservation • restoration • rehabilitation • historic
Update on the Illinois Breeding Scene
Illinois Breeders Dr. Ken Walker and Terry Hunt discuss the state of the Standardbred breeding industry in the Prairie State in 2005.
• standardbred breeding • harness racing • terry hunt • dr ken walker • dvm
Illinois Breeders Dr. Ken Walker and Terry Hunt discuss the state of the Standardbred breeding industry in the Prairie State in 2005.
• standardbred breeding • harness racing • terry hunt • dr ken walker • dvm
A Unique Set of Guides for Rockhounders
Rockhounders will find the books reviewed in this article valuable. Each series presents books on the geology of a single State or geographical region.
• geology • rock • stone • minerals • fossils
Rockhounders will find the books reviewed in this article valuable. Each series presents books on the geology of a single State or geographical region.
• geology • rock • stone • minerals • fossils
Blood Gas Rules Introduce Stiffer Penalties for Offenders
Stiffer penalties will soon be introduced for those trainers violating blood-gas levels in harness horses at Illinois racing venues.
• blood gas test • tco2 levels • harness racing • post-race testing • illinois racing board
Stiffer penalties will soon be introduced for those trainers violating blood-gas levels in harness horses at Illinois racing venues.
• blood gas test • tco2 levels • harness racing • post-race testing • illinois racing board
Chicago Outlets Midnight Madness
Thanksgiving Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year. Chicagoland Outlet Malls draw bargain hunters by opening in the wee hours.
• chicagoland outlet malls • holiday christmas shopping • black friday bargain • midnight madness • thanksgiving weekend
Thanksgiving Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year. Chicagoland Outlet Malls draw bargain hunters by opening in the wee hours.
• chicagoland outlet malls • holiday christmas shopping • black friday bargain • midnight madness • thanksgiving weekend
Classic Authors: Edgar Lee Masters
A brief biography of Edgar Lee Masters, American poet.
• illinois • edgar lee masters • <i>spoon river anthology</i> • clarence darrow • law
A brief biography of Edgar Lee Masters, American poet.
• illinois • edgar lee masters • <i>spoon river anthology</i> • clarence darrow • law
Dickson Mounds Museum, Lewistown
More recently famous as home to Edgar Lee Masters and his semi-biographical "Spoon River Anthology," Lewistown, Illinois, is also home to the Dickson Mounds Museum.
• burial mounds • dickson mounds • illinois river valley • national historic preservation act • native american
More recently famous as home to Edgar Lee Masters and his semi-biographical "Spoon River Anthology," Lewistown, Illinois, is also home to the Dickson Mounds Museum.
• burial mounds • dickson mounds • illinois river valley • national historic preservation act • native american
Internet as Team Manager
Application of internet has reached a new level when a professional baseball team line up was decided with the fans voting on the internet.
• baseball • internet • vote • fans • chicago
Application of internet has reached a new level when a professional baseball team line up was decided with the fans voting on the internet.
• baseball • internet • vote • fans • chicago
Pumpkin Patches May Have Slim Pickin's This Year
This year's drought may bring poor pumpkin patches. Farmers may need to boost their marketing skills to attract customers.
• pumpkin • pumpkins • harvest • fall • agriculture
This year's drought may bring poor pumpkin patches. Farmers may need to boost their marketing skills to attract customers.
• pumpkin • pumpkins • harvest • fall • agriculture
The Rogue River Indian War (Part 1)
The Rogue River War took place in Southern Oregon. Relations between white men and these tribes was peaceful at first, but when miners and settlers came in large numbers, difficulties arose. Soon full scale work broke out, resulting in many deaths on both sides. A treaty could not be reached and the Indians were forced to move to reservations.
• rogue river • oregon • joseph lane • indian war • illinois river
The Rogue River War took place in Southern Oregon. Relations between white men and these tribes was peaceful at first, but when miners and settlers came in large numbers, difficulties arose. Soon full scale work broke out, resulting in many deaths on both sides. A treaty could not be reached and the Indians were forced to move to reservations.
• rogue river • oregon • joseph lane • indian war • illinois river
Worst Tornado in US History
This deadly storm that swept through Missouri, Illinois and Indiana left a 219 mile path of destruction.
• worst tornado us history • great tri-state tornado 1925 • deadly storm swept through missouri illinois and i • 1:01pm march 18th 1925 • ozarks southeastern missouri southern illinois sou
This deadly storm that swept through Missouri, Illinois and Indiana left a 219 mile path of destruction.
• worst tornado us history • great tri-state tornado 1925 • deadly storm swept through missouri illinois and i • 1:01pm march 18th 1925 • ozarks southeastern missouri southern illinois sou
ALMOST VICE PRESIDENT: BLACK JACK LOGAN, PART II
The final part of this article reviews Black Jack Logan's Civil War record and his political career in the years afterwards. In addition to his years in the House and the Senate, he founded and led the Grand Army of the Republic and started the custom of Memorial Day, which became a national holiday.
• president • vice president • logan • blaine • democratic
The final part of this article reviews Black Jack Logan's Civil War record and his political career in the years afterwards. In addition to his years in the House and the Senate, he founded and led the Grand Army of the Republic and started the custom of Memorial Day, which became a national holiday.
• president • vice president • logan • blaine • democratic
New Year's Eve Packages in IL
Celebrate the New Year in a romantic way. Some of these packages include dinner, champagne and truffles, and a New Year's Eve party with a midnight balloon drop.
• new year's eve packages • hotel packages new year's eve • hotel specials on new year's eve • new year's eve hotel packages • new year's eve in illinois
Celebrate the New Year in a romantic way. Some of these packages include dinner, champagne and truffles, and a New Year's Eve party with a midnight balloon drop.
• new year's eve packages • hotel packages new year's eve • hotel specials on new year's eve • new year's eve hotel packages • new year's eve in illinois
ABRAHAM AND MARY : Love Is Eternal
A look at the love that filled the life of the man who stood behind the shadows of the Civil War.
• lynne remick • abraham • lincoln • abraham lincoln • mary todd
A look at the love that filled the life of the man who stood behind the shadows of the Civil War.
• lynne remick • abraham • lincoln • abraham lincoln • mary todd
ALMOST VICE PRESIDENT: BLACK JACK LOGAN, PART I
In the first of a series of articles about men who ran for Vice President but lost, we look at John "Black Jack" Logan. He was a genuine war hero who changed political positions, philosophies and parties often during his career. In addition to his legislative career, he was a founder and three-time president of the Grand Army of the Republic and founded Memorial Day as a holiday to remember our war dead.
• president • vice president • decmoratic • republican • house of representatives
In the first of a series of articles about men who ran for Vice President but lost, we look at John "Black Jack" Logan. He was a genuine war hero who changed political positions, philosophies and parties often during his career. In addition to his legislative career, he was a founder and three-time president of the Grand Army of the Republic and founded Memorial Day as a holiday to remember our war dead.
• president • vice president • decmoratic • republican • house of representatives
Chicken Pox - Another Vaccine and Another Potential Problem
More and more evidence is being discovered that another mandatory vaccine causes more harm than good. Find out what one state is doing about it.
• public health issues • medicine • healthcare • vaccines • safety
More and more evidence is being discovered that another mandatory vaccine causes more harm than good. Find out what one state is doing about it.
• public health issues • medicine • healthcare • vaccines • safety
Handicapping Hints for Kentucky Derby
The fullest field in two decades will go in the 130th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
• horses • jockeys • trainers • stakes • kentucky derby
The fullest field in two decades will go in the 130th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
• horses • jockeys • trainers • stakes • kentucky derby
Happy Feet ring controversy
ITW Hi-Cone, inventor of the plastic 6-pack ring carrier, is complaining about its product's portrayal in Happy Feet.
• illinois tool works • happy feet • animation • hi-cone • plastic 6-pack ring carrier
ITW Hi-Cone, inventor of the plastic 6-pack ring carrier, is complaining about its product's portrayal in Happy Feet.
• illinois tool works • happy feet • animation • hi-cone • plastic 6-pack ring carrier
Holiday Gifts From the Midwest
Holiday gifts and souvenirs from your home state can be very special. Here are some great gift suggestions from the Midwest United States.
• holiday gifts • gifts from the midwest • gifts from michigan • gifts from ohio • gifts from indiana
Holiday gifts and souvenirs from your home state can be very special. Here are some great gift suggestions from the Midwest United States.
• holiday gifts • gifts from the midwest • gifts from michigan • gifts from ohio • gifts from indiana
Milwaukee's July Festivals
Milwaukee, Wisconsin celebrates its rich ethnic cultural heritage with ethnic festivals during the month of July.
• milwaukee • wisconsin • chicago • illinois • ethnic
Milwaukee, Wisconsin celebrates its rich ethnic cultural heritage with ethnic festivals during the month of July.
• milwaukee • wisconsin • chicago • illinois • ethnic
Missouri Valley Conference
With four Missouri Valley Conference teams making the NCAA Tournament in 2006 and a 63-19 start this season, the MVC is fast becoming a major mid-major conference.
• missouri valley conference • college basketball • mid-major conference • wichita state • missouri state
With four Missouri Valley Conference teams making the NCAA Tournament in 2006 and a 63-19 start this season, the MVC is fast becoming a major mid-major conference.
• missouri valley conference • college basketball • mid-major conference • wichita state • missouri state
November Poet – Vachel Lindsay
Vachel Lindsay was born November 10, 1879, in Springfield, Illinois.
• november poet • vachel lindsay • abraham lincoln walks at midnight • in springfield illinois • mourning figure walks
Vachel Lindsay was born November 10, 1879, in Springfield, Illinois.
• november poet • vachel lindsay • abraham lincoln walks at midnight • in springfield illinois • mourning figure walks
Oral Roberts, Vermont Get Respect
Oral Roberts and Vermont posted big NCAA upsets, catching Suite101's eye and landing spots in our NCAA Cinderella Watch.
• ncaa basketball • vermont upset • kansas • oral roberts • southern illinois salukies
Oral Roberts and Vermont posted big NCAA upsets, catching Suite101's eye and landing spots in our NCAA Cinderella Watch.
• ncaa basketball • vermont upset • kansas • oral roberts • southern illinois salukies
Road to Louisville Filled With Potholes
The Run to the Roses has been far from the Yellowbrick Road. Early contenders have flopped in the preps, so, far so the next three are real important.
• horses • preps • triple crown • kemtucky derby • blue grass stakes
The Run to the Roses has been far from the Yellowbrick Road. Early contenders have flopped in the preps, so, far so the next three are real important.
• horses • preps • triple crown • kemtucky derby • blue grass stakes
Rookies Take Pole at Madison and Springfield
Rookies took the pole positions in both the ARCA and ASA races held this past weekend at the historic Madison and Springfield tracks, but experience paid off at the end.
• arca • asa • racing • st. amant • kimmel
Rookies took the pole positions in both the ARCA and ASA races held this past weekend at the historic Madison and Springfield tracks, but experience paid off at the end.
• arca • asa • racing • st. amant • kimmel
Springtime Fun Chicago Navy Pier
Navy Pier is Chicago is a popular gathering spot and entertainment mecca. Special Spring activities include Saint Patrick's Day and Spring Time Fun.
• chicago illinois • windy city • navy pier • lake michigan • saint patrick's day
Navy Pier is Chicago is a popular gathering spot and entertainment mecca. Special Spring activities include Saint Patrick's Day and Spring Time Fun.
• chicago illinois • windy city • navy pier • lake michigan • saint patrick's day
Stacy Peterson: A Pattern of Abuse
Abuse is a widespread problem that takes on many forms. Sometimes it ends in the Death of the Victim as appears to be the case with Stacy Peterson.
• stacy peterson • pattern of abuse • domestic violence leads to murder? • sometimes abuse ends in death of victim • drew peterson
Abuse is a widespread problem that takes on many forms. Sometimes it ends in the Death of the Victim as appears to be the case with Stacy Peterson.
• stacy peterson • pattern of abuse • domestic violence leads to murder? • sometimes abuse ends in death of victim • drew peterson
Summerfest in Milwaukee Wisconsin
Summerfest, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, celebrates it's 40th anniversary of festival fun, food, music, drink and entertainment on the shores of Lake Michigan.
• summerfes music festival • milwaukee festivals • wisconsin events • the world's largest music festival • lake michigan
Summerfest, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, celebrates it's 40th anniversary of festival fun, food, music, drink and entertainment on the shores of Lake Michigan.
• summerfes music festival • milwaukee festivals • wisconsin events • the world's largest music festival • lake michigan
Taste of Chicago Food Festival
Taste of Chicago runs from June 30 to July 8, 2007. The popular free festival attracts crowds who love food, music, entertainment, fireworks and fun.
• chicago • illinois • fireworks • taste of chicago • food
Taste of Chicago runs from June 30 to July 8, 2007. The popular free festival attracts crowds who love food, music, entertainment, fireworks and fun.
• chicago • illinois • fireworks • taste of chicago • food
Tecumseh's Mission
Having already set out on his mission of unification, Tecumseh now sought to establish a base of operations to serve as the capital of his new nation.
• tecumseh • tenskwatawa • prophetstown • william henry harrison • shawnee
Having already set out on his mission of unification, Tecumseh now sought to establish a base of operations to serve as the capital of his new nation.
• tecumseh • tenskwatawa • prophetstown • william henry harrison • shawnee
Texas - Part 1
How the unique flavor of Lone Star r&b was cooked up in the ballrooms of Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.
• don robey • blind lemon jefferson • clarence "gatemouth" brown • t-bone walker • peacock
How the unique flavor of Lone Star r&b was cooked up in the ballrooms of Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.
• don robey • blind lemon jefferson • clarence "gatemouth" brown • t-bone walker • peacock
The Cuban Missile Crisis
United States President John F. Kennedy and his advisors determine that the Cuban missiles must be removed either by air strikes or by imposing a blockade around Cuba.
• united states • john f. kennedy • cuban missile crisis • russia • secretary robert mcnamara
United States President John F. Kennedy and his advisors determine that the Cuban missiles must be removed either by air strikes or by imposing a blockade around Cuba.
• united states • john f. kennedy • cuban missile crisis • russia • secretary robert mcnamara
US Photographer Philander Barclay
Photographer and unofficial historian Barclay took over 1,000 pictures of Oak Park during the early 20th century, leaving behind a treasured legacy.
• philander barclay • oak park • illinois • frank lloyd wright • ernest hemingway
Photographer and unofficial historian Barclay took over 1,000 pictures of Oak Park during the early 20th century, leaving behind a treasured legacy.
• philander barclay • oak park • illinois • frank lloyd wright • ernest hemingway
Visit The Chicago Botanic Garden
While at the Chicago Botanic Garden use walking trails to visit all the gardens. See Buehler Enabling Garden filled with garden ideas for all abilities.
• botanical gardens in illinois • visiting chicago • what is at chicago botanic garden • what is an enabling garden • walking trails at botanical gardens
While at the Chicago Botanic Garden use walking trails to visit all the gardens. See Buehler Enabling Garden filled with garden ideas for all abilities.
• botanical gardens in illinois • visiting chicago • what is at chicago botanic garden • what is an enabling garden • walking trails at botanical gardens
What Happened to Lincoln's Corpse
President Abraham Lincoln's remains have been moved seventeen times and his casket has been opened five times. There was also a plot to steal his corpse.
• abraham lincoln • lincoln monument • springfield • illinois • oakridge cemetery
President Abraham Lincoln's remains have been moved seventeen times and his casket has been opened five times. There was also a plot to steal his corpse.
• abraham lincoln • lincoln monument • springfield • illinois • oakridge cemetery
The Quiet Before The Storm
The CART/FedEx racing season is poised to begin this coming weekend, with the first race set for Monterey, Mexico. There's little hard news, but there's been lots of hype about "Driven," the new Slyvester Stallone film about champ car racing.
• cart • fed-ex • juan montoya • auto racing • champ car racing
The CART/FedEx racing season is poised to begin this coming weekend, with the first race set for Monterey, Mexico. There's little hard news, but there's been lots of hype about "Driven," the new Slyvester Stallone film about champ car racing.
• cart • fed-ex • juan montoya • auto racing • champ car racing
"Send in the Clowns!"
Max Papis works some magical strategy to come away with a win at Laguna Seca, but everyone's talking about Paul Tracy talking himself into a major fine or Honda leaving CART in a huff over engine changes.
• cart • fed-ex • juan montoya • auto racing • champ car racing
Max Papis works some magical strategy to come away with a win at Laguna Seca, but everyone's talking about Paul Tracy talking himself into a major fine or Honda leaving CART in a huff over engine changes.
• cart • fed-ex • juan montoya • auto racing • champ car racing