Golden-Eagle News

Radio stations in Normal and Chicago and TV stations in Chicago and Springfield received Best Newscast awards Saturday night as the Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association presented its annual ... via Chicago Tribune

“A lot of times a midweek show where they might sell a couple of CD's is better than having to pay for a hotel”

Over the years, various stereo companies have promised that, with their equipment, you can bring a concert straight into your living room. via Chicago Tribune

“It's a big concern statewide, and we're really hoping the money comes through”

University of Illinois Extension offices across the state are in financial danger without state matching funds that have yet to be released. via Alton Telegraph

As the presidential race rages on--the dominant issue continues to be the economy. via WBEZ-FM Chicago

“It's very promising to see districts making these financial improvements.”

Public schools throughout the state received financial grades this week from the State Board of Education. via Alton Telegraph

As National Flood Safety Awareness Week comes to an end today, 19 counties in southern Illinois have been declared disaster areas due to flooding and continued flood watches, warnings and weather advisories ... via Alton Telegraph

“The National Weather Service is warning of possible flooding; however, it appears the heavier rain is going south”

Rain drenched The Telegraph area Tuesday, triggering flood watches and warnings for its five counties. via Alton Telegraph

It's become a rarity - but Illinois Senator Barack Obama made a campaign appearance in Chicago today. via WBEZ-FM Chicago

Alton Logna has served 26 years for a crime he did not commit. The courts continue to sort out a legal tangle surrounding a Chicago man who appears to have served 26 years in prison for a crime he did not ... via WBEZ-FM Chicago

“We said let's reach out and pull together as many agencies as we can”

A potentially big group of public officials will gather here Saturday to discuss topics of special importance to small counties. via Journal Star

“We're not quite sure what is the cause of the recent spike in the number of fires; we just know we've seen an increase”

Single-family home fires are searing a hole in the local Red Cross' budget. On a five-year average, the area chapter normally responds to 48 fires a year. via Alton Telegraph

“So, it's natural to do a split.”

Calhoun County commissioners have agreed to accept a road in the Winneberg Subdivision into the county's road system. via Alton Telegraph

“With the counties that just came to us, volunteers are very excited”

Illinois Girl Scout councils still await becoming a bona fide super council. The Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council, based in Glen Carbon, merged its jurisdiction with the Eastern Illinois councils of the ... via Alton Telegraph

“Despite the fact that Democrats are in full control of the machinery of government, Springfield has devolved into an unproductive war of words worse than anyone can remember even in a famously fractious capital.”

In a few hours, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich will deliver his State of the State and budget address to lawmakers in Springfield. via WBEZ-FM Chicago

“We knew it was an eagle, but we couldn't tell whether it was mature or immature”

The annual count of American bald eagles in The Telegraph area tallied 510 birds last month -- more than double the previous year. via Alton Telegraph

The presidential field has been paired from fifteen-plus candidates to just four. via WHBF-TV Rock Island

“I would like to do pediatric nursing. I like working with kids. I also have been involved in gymnastics for 16 years. I do love teaching gymnastics.”

Debby Klunk of Hardin is riding a high crest of momentum after placing in the top 12 at the recent Miss Illinois County Fair competition in Springfield. via Alton Telegraph

“To fulfill our national expansion goals, Dunkin' Donuts is looking for developers with a strong organization and the ability to manage multiple restaurants effectively and successfully in the St. Louis market”

Louis is now open for market development with over 100 new restaurants projected over the next several years. via Snack Food/Wholesale Bakery

“I was in shock, I saw the snow blow up, then everything went silent”

Usually warmer temperatures are a welcome break from the icy Illinois winters, but not Monday. via Journal Star

“The rain doesn't appear to be (affecting any of automobile traffic or business in town)”

A flash flood watch has been issued until midnight for The Telegraph area, as rain is expected throughout the day. via Alton Telegraph