In brief: Illinois (The Times of Northwest Indiana)

7 September 2008, 10:33 pm

Find events going on in your community, and plan your week’s activities with The Times.... read more

House-hunting for student an option (The Post and Courier)

7 September 2008, 9:15 pm

CHICAGO — Rising college costs are causing some parents to consider an alternate housing plan for their students: They're bypassing the dorm and off-campus apartments in favor of buying a condo or single-family home In some cases, it might be not a bad idea.... read more

Trimpe leads 'Winds in weekend sweep (The Western Courier)

7 September 2008, 8:21 pm

Western Illinois senior setter Sarah Trimpe recorded a double-double with 30 assists and 11 digs and Erin Frick had a .545 hitting percentage with six kills and no errors as Western swept Chicago State, (12-25, 14-25, 14-25), Saturday. The win against Chicago State moves Western Illinois to 3-4 o... read more

Illinois credit unions to help with college aid (Chicago Tribune)

7 September 2008, 4:59 pm

Eight Illinois credit unions have partnered with two state agencies to provide $100 million in financial aid for college students through a new program designed to plug funding gaps brought by the nation's credit crunch, state officials announced Sunday.... read more

Colts debut new digs against Bears (The Times of Northwest Indiana)

7 September 2008, 3:10 am

INDIANAPOLIS | Work on a new home for the Indianapolis Colts was under way well before Peyton Manning and Co. tamed the Chicago Bears 29-17 in a soggy Super Bowl XLI victory in Miami 19 months ago.... read more

News from home (Arizona Daily Star)

7 September 2008, 12:20 am

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