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updated: Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:23 am

University Park News

Local news for University Park, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Thursday Jun 19 | Earth Times

Webber International University Becomes Federal Signal Showcase Campus

Campus alerting system helps protect campus and students UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill., June 19 UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill.

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Related Topix: Federal Signal, Security

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Blog Saint Louis

Why Is Jackson Getting Away With This?

Seriously, how the hell is Jackson getting away with this nonsense? Download Title Let's revisit Jackson's plan in February 2006 : Under the new Intergovernmental Agreement, ALNAC's Board of Directors will ...

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Related Topix: Park Forest, IL, South Holland, IL, Crete, IL, Elk Grove Village, IL, Beecher, IL

Thu Jun 12, 2008

The Times

Tornado cleanup under way

Following cleanup efforts in the wake of Saturday's brief tornado that made its way through the village, Village President Dan Podgorski said attention now turns to insurance claims and checking with Federal ...

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Related Topix: FEMA, US News, Richton Park, IL, Lansing, IL, Weather

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Morris Daily Herald

Tornadoes miss Grundy

"Crazy," Patrick Barry says of the weekend weather that swept through the area, leaving tornado damage in Will County and soggy fields behind.

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Related Topix: Monee, IL, Plainfield, IL, Joliet, IL, Romeoville, IL, Kankakee County, IL

Tue Jun 10, 2008

NBC 5

Send Us Your Tornado, Storm Photos - June 7 - Image From Kyle Boudreau

Residents of Chicago 's southern suburbs are cleaning up from a series of tornadoes, while the region braces for another round of severe weather.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Illinois, Frankfort, IL, Cook County, IL

Mon Jun 09, 2008

The South Mississippi Sun Herald

In Tornadoes' Wake, ComEd Works Around the Clock to Restore Outages

In the wake of a series of devastating tornadoes that overturned cars, destroyed homes and buildings, and severely damaged power lines, ComEd is working to restore power outages affecting 13,000 customers in ...

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Related Topix: Park Forest, IL, Chicago Heights, IL, Monee, IL, Weather

Sun Jun 08, 2008

NWI Times

Cleanup under way from storms; Illinois braces for round 2

Residents of Chicago's southern suburbs spent Sunday cleaning up from a series of tornadoes that pelted the region this weekend, while bracing for another round of severe weather.

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Related Topix: Illinois, Livingston County, IL, Weather, Cook County, IL, Will County, IL

International Herald Tribune

Severe storms bring floods, tornadoes to Midwest

FRANKLIN, Ind. : Severe storms crippled central Indiana with as much as 10 inches of rain Saturday and spawned tornadoes that ripped up roofs and flipped tractor-trailers in Wisconsin and the Chicago suburbs.

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Related Topix: Nineveh, IN, Helmsburg, IN, Franklin, IN, Nashville, IN, Brown County, IN

Sat Jun 07, 2008

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Tornado Touches Down In Chicago Suburbs

The National Weather Service says a large tornado is moving across Chicago's southern suburbs.

The twister was on the ground Saturday evening between the towns of Richton Park and University Park and was moving northeast. It touched down at 6:04 p.m. and was moving at 26 miles per hour in a northeast direction, according to the National Weather Service.

Will County Sheriff's Department spokesman Pat Barry says the slow-moving tornado damaged several homes in the Wilmington area and toppled trees and power lines. The tornado passed through a beach on a private lake in Wilmington.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro, Richton Park, IL, Weather, Will County, IL

Daily Journal/Sunday Journal

Seek Cover: Kankakee County under tornado warning until

Tornados spotted in Will, Kankakee counties UPDATE: At 6:22 p.m. ABC 7 news reported a tornado "a half-mile wide" was on the ground, moving through Monee, heading toward University Park.

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Related Topix: Monee, IL, Kankakee County, IL, Frankfort, IL, Weather, Braidwood, IL

Wed Jun 04, 2008

Lincoln-Way Sun

A customer foils alleged robbers

Thanks to a sharp-eyed and quick-witted customer, three people now are facing charges in connection with an armed robbery at the Burger King in Monee.

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Related Topix: Monee, IL, Peotone, IL, Beecher, IL

Mon May 19, 2008

Belleville.com

Roads in SIUE's business park slated for widening, extension

“I really was impressed with the sensitivity they showed to our traditions on campus”

University Park is going to get better roads a year before it gains 500 new employees. via Belleville.com

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Wed Apr 30, 2008

Lincoln-Way Sun

collegenotes

“Writing assignments increase comprehension of all subjects, from science and math to basic reading and advanced literature.”

A summer of art, fun and friends kicks off Saturday with a day of activities at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University in University Park. via Lincoln-Way Sun

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Mon Apr 21, 2008

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'A.I.' Star Sparks Ordered Not To Sing

"American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks canceled three concerts over the weekend including an appearance last week on the "Live with Regis and Kelly show."

The Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, issued a statement after Sparks canceled her Sunday performance there stating that Sparks' doctor has said she can not perform due to an acute vocal cord hemorrhage which presents the risk of permanent vocal cord damage.

Sparks won the sixth season of "American Idol" at the age of 17 making her the youngest winner in the show's history. Read more

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Related Topix: Entertainment

Fri Apr 18, 2008

Lincoln-Way Sun

collegenotes

Lessons on effective leadership are best taught by example. The example of Elizabeth I provides a unique perspective on leadership that will be examined in a free workshop at Governors State University from ... via Lincoln-Way Sun

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Wed Apr 16, 2008

Herald News

City tax break for Central Grocers

“My sense is this is their preferred location”

This is crunch time for Central Grocers' push for tax incentives to build a new corporate headquarters and distribution center in Joliet. via Herald News

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Related Topix: Joliet, IL

Tue Apr 15, 2008

ABC News

Beware Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue Scams

“I still can't put it into words. It's like a feeling of being crushed”

Dorothy Galbreath lived in a house her husband of 43 years built for her in University Park, Ill., but after his death, she struggled financially to keep up with the mortgage payments. via ABC News

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Related Topix: Foreclosures, Personal Finance, Mortgage

Wed Apr 02, 2008

University Park woman, 22, fatally shot in Ford Heights

“At this point, it is a death investigation”

Police on Wednesday were investigating the death of a woman, 22, fatally shot once in the head Tuesday evening in Ford Heights, authorities said. via Chicago Tribune

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Related Topix: Ford Heights, IL, Cook County, IL

Mon Mar 31, 2008

GantDaily.com

Obama Stumps in State College

“Despite the slogans, we have millions of children are being left behind”

Barack Obama stumped in State College in his run for the Democratic spot in the upcoming presidential campaign. via GantDaily.com

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Related Topix: Hillary Clinton, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, 2008 Presidential Election, George Bush

Wed Mar 26, 2008

Lincoln-Way Sun

College Notes

“This family math night was our way to give back to the community”

Funding from one year to the next is often uncertain. Organizations and individuals find additional financial support for their programs and projects through grants. via Lincoln-Way Sun

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Related Topix: Matteson, IL

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