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Welcome Back to Illinois! Here Are Your New CostsHere are the three big items we’ve stumbled across already (one of which came only minutes into our entering the state) in what has been just our first week back.- Absurd Illinois Dangerous Animal Act Lists Toads as DangerousAccording to the Illinois Dangerous Animals Act of 2012, Senate Bill SB3264, prairie dogs, ball pythons, and an absurdly long list of innocuous creatures are dangerous.
- Illinois Law Allows Adopted Persons to Obtain Original Birth CertificateIllinois adopted persons over 21 may now gain access to their original birth certificate, a formerly sealed document. This can open new doors for them to gain information on their birth families.
- Cost Comparison of State, Private, and Community Colleges in IllinoisA Brief Comparison of Tuition and Highlights of Illinois' Higher Education Institutions. Deciding Whether A Community, State, Or Private College Is Right For You.
- California: Land of Milk, Honey, and BoondogglesBallot measure boondoggles are destroying the Gold State.
- Top Broadway musicals to hit Chicago stages in 2012Some of the best Broadway musicals will be taking center stage in Chicago theaters in 2012.
- McHenry County, Illinois, Sledding HillsLocations and descriptions of sledding hills throughout McHenry County.
- 2012 GoDaddy.Com Bowl - Preview, Prediction, and Pick Against the SpreadNorthern Illinois takes on Arkansas State in the 2012 GoDaddy.com Bowl on January 8, 2012.
- 2011 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl Preview, Prediction, and Betting Lines - Illinois Vs. UCLAIllinois heads to San Francisco to take on UCLA in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl on December 31st.
- Illinois AG Among Agencies Announcing Mortgage Rescue Crackdown SuccessesSeveral states including Illinois have been bringing lawsuits against mortgage rescue companies accused of fleecing homeowners.
- Illinois: Las Vegas of the Midwest?Governor Quinn is passing up yet another opportunity to attract business and expand freedom in Illinois. All forms of gambling, as long as they are honest and voluntary, should be decriminalized and their taxation eased.
- Illinois Coal Plants Ahead of EPA's Proposed Mercury StandardsThrough a stricter state rule, Illinois coal plants are ahead of the EPA's proposed standards for mercury emissions by reducing emissions 44 percent between 2008 and 2010.
- Illinois Loses Competition for $70 Million in Federal Education FundingIn another setback, Illinois has not been selected for the U.S. Department of Education's Race to the Top program, in which states competed for millions in funding for early education programs.
- Illinois House Republicans Propose Cutting Corporate Income TaxIllinois House Republicans are proposing to cut back corporate income tax by more and at a quicker pace than proposed by Democrats and passed in January. The goal is to keep businesses in the state.
- Best places for a romantic holiday weekend in IllinoisHere are some of the best places to enjoy a romantic holiday weekend in Illinois.
- Illinois' Prepaid College Tuition Program May Need $1.6 Billion BailoutAfter controversial investment moves, halting the sale of new contracts, and funds looking to be drained by 2022, College Illinois! could need a $1.6 billion state bailout to stay afloat.
- Proposals to Create New States Are Nothing NewTwo Illinois lawmakers have proposed creating a new state out of Chicago and surrounding Cook County. There have been other proposals in Illinois and other states to carve out new political divisions from within their own borders.
- Illinois Residents React to Ex-Gov. Blagojevich's 14-Year Prison SentenceFormer Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a total of 18 convictions of federal corruptions.
- Off the Cuff: Ron Zook Departing the University of IllinoisThis is a editorial on recently terminated University of Illinois Head Football Coach, Ron Zook
- Where to go for an old-fashioned Christmas in IllinoisHere are the best places for you to enjoy a festive, old-fashioned Christmas experience in Chicago.
- Christmas Tree Farms in Southern IllinoisWhere to find the perfect Christmas tree, precut or you-cut, in southern Illinois this year.
- Report: Illinois Higher Education System Less Affordable, SuccessfulA study conducted by Ivy League researchers indicates that the higher education system in Illinois has taken a hit in affordability and accessibility following political corruption, an ineffective education board, and tuition hikes.
The Best and Worst States for TeachersIf you're studying to be a teacher, moving after you get your degree in education could optimize your income significantly. Here are the best and worst states for teachers.
Bars in Annawan, IllinoisThe small village of Annawan, Illinois offers just two options for someone seeking a cocktail or a cold beer, one with food available and one without. The limited choices make sense as according to its website, Annawan, Illinois, is just a village of 900- Illinois Board of Education Proposes New Teacher Evaluation CriteriaIf the state school board's proposal passes, student achievement will only count for 25 percent of a teacher's evaluation.
- Candy Cane Lane: West Frankfort, IllinoisThe biggest holiday lights event in Southern Illinois
- Enjoy Many Activities at Argyle Lake State Park in Colchester, IllinoisThis Illinois State Park has many outdoor activities including picnicking, camping, hiking and fishing. You can also enjoy ice skating, ice fishing and snowmobiling in the winter.
- Enjoy Hunting and Fishing at Anderson Lake in Astoria, IllinoisHunt, fish and camp on 2,247 acres in Fulton County, Illinois.
- Illinois Foreclosure OptionsThose who are facing an Illinois foreclosure need to know their options as well as any legal ramifications that can effect them. There are pros and cons when it comes to going through the short sale, a home modification and foreclosure in Illinois.
- 15 of the Most Famous People from Illinois15 Of The Most Famous People From Illinois
- Northern Illinois Storms Back Defeats Ball State by ThreeThe Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Ball State 41-38
- Hike Among the Tall Virgin Timbers at Beall Woods State Park in Mount Carmel, IllinoisA hiker's dream. Five trails among the tall timbers at Beall Woods State Park in Illinois.
- View the Scenic Apple River Canyon State Park in Apple River, IllinoisVisit scenic Apple River Canyon State Park in Illinois for a day of picnicking, camping, hiking and fishing.
Thanksgiving Parade in Chicago IllinoisAre you looking for some Thanksgiving fun for the family? Visit Chicago's Thanksgiving parade sponsored by McDonald's.- Illinois State University Suicide Jumper Reportedly from France45 year old female Alexandra Radulescu from France committed suicide by jumping off the Watterson student residence center on the night of October 30, 2011.
- How to Survive a Zombie Attack in Southern IllinoisWondering what to do if zombies attack? If you live in southern Illinois here are a few pointers.
- Haunted America: The Ghosts of Bloods Point Road in Cherry Valley, IllinoisBloods Point Road in Cherry Valley, Illinois is reported as being one of the most haunted roads in the world. Everything from accidents to murder and suicide have occurred on this haunted location, and reports state that the dead have never left it.
- Planting and Growing the Illinois BundleflowerAlso known as prairie bundle flower, prickleweed, bundleflower, and the Illinois desmanthus, this perennial is native to the United States.
- How to Become a Security Officer in the State of IllinoisIn the last decade, people have become more aware about crime and terrorism threats. As a result, security guards have access to a wide pool of open positions. Read along to find out what it takes to become a guard in the state of Illinois...
- A Paranormal Event at Lucerne’s Restaurant in Rockford, IllinoisLearn more about what haunts Rockford in this article about a visit to a popular fondue restaurant for a paranormal evening.
