Illinois
Monitoring For Asian Carp To Increase In Illinois
The Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee outlined a $6.5 million plan on Thursday that includes expanding efforts to remove the invasive fish from the Upper Illinois River below a set of electrical barriers meant to keep them from reaching Lake Michigan.
Gay Marriage Momentum Expands To 2 Midwest States
The national momentum on gay marriage has been limited mostly to the East and West coasts, but it looks like that’s about to change.
Authorities Identify Minn. Semi Driver Killed In Wis. Crash
Authorities have identified the semi-truck driver who was killed in a crash early Thursday morning near Menomonie, Wis.
Authorities: Minn. Semi Driver Dies In Wis. Crash
A semi driver from Stacy, Minn., died early Thursday morning when his truck collided with another semi in western Wisconsin, authorities said.
Why You Should Wait Until 2016 To Sell Your Home
Planning to sell your home? You may want to wait until 2016 before listing it.
Tips To Keep Your Appliances Running
Learn how to keep your large home appliances working through basic maintenance.
Important Questions To Ask Before Signing A Lease
If you’re looking for a place to rent, keep this list of questions handy.
Plane Crash Kills Bemidji Aviation Head
The head of a small Minnesota aviation company is dead after apparently being killed in a plane crash.
Beyond Bounds: Carleton’s 1st-Year Phenom Leads MIAC In Scoring
Yes, Branden McGarrity’s getting an education at the top-notch liberal arts college situated in Northfield, Minn., but he’s also dishing out some serious knowledge on the soccer pitch this fall.
Rep. Jackson Voted Absentee; No Election Event
Jesse Jackson Jr.’s spokesman says the ailing Illinois congressman has voted by absentee ballot. However, Kevin Lampe says in a statement that Jackson won’t hold an election night event next week.
High Winds, 25-Foot Waves Forecast In Chicago
Hundreds of miles from its turbulent center, superstorm Sandy’s outer bands were violent enough to rip up near-record high waves Tuesday on Lake Michigan, sending a community of avid surfers in Chicago into the cold, churning waters despite warnings from city officials.
Mayo Clinic Confirms Jackson Returns For Treatment
A Mayo Clinic spokesman says Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has returned to the Minnesota hospital for an evaluation. The Democrat was released from the hospital last month after inpatient treatment for bipolar disorder and gastrointestinal issues.
Corn Growers Cash In On ‘Unbelievable’ Drought Harvest
The image of golden corn kernels pouring into Minnesota’s grain bins could well be the sight and sound of money for farmers.
Mayo: Rep. Jackson Jr. Under Treatment For Bipolar Disorder
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., a Chicago Democrat who took a hushed medical leave two months ago, is being treated for bipolar disorder, the Mayo Clinic announced Monday.
Jackson’s Move To Mayo Could Point To Complications
Jesse Jackson Jr.’s transfer to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota could indicate a complicating physical illness arose during the Illinois congressman’s treatment for depression, several experts in psychiatric care said Saturday.























