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Governor Quinn Encourages Participation in Earth Hour 2011 – State of Illinois Buildings to Go Dark to Support International Effort
CHICAGO – March 25, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today called on homes and businesses throughout Illinois to participate in Earth Hour 2011, an international effort to encourage responsible energy practices by turning off non-essential lights for one hour during the last weekend of March.
PHOTOS: Old Town Penthouse With Private Rooftop Oasis
An ultra modern two-floor penthouse in the Old Town neighborhood offers fantastic city views, sunsets and entertaining space. The 6 bedroom, 4.2 bath home has its own private elevator entrance for its 7,000 square feet of living space.
Purdue rolls past Howard
WEST LAFAYETTE (AP) – E’Twaun Moore scored 16 points to help No. 14 Purdue beat Howard 76-40 in its season opener.
John Mayer Throws Cold Water on Giada de Laurentiis Reports
After a supposed eyewitness told Star magazine that John Mayer and very-married Food Network star Giada de Laurentiis were spotted canoodling while partying in New York City, both have shot back to deny, deny, deny. According to a Star source, Mayer and de Laurentiis “looked like two people who were going to go home together.” “The claims are absolutely ridiculous,” Mayer’s rep tells PopEater .
Jiyai Shin wins Evian Masters by 1 stroke (AP)
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France – Jiyai Shin of South Korea has birdied the 18th hole to win the Evian Masters, shooting a 5-under 67 to finish at 14 under and one stroke ahead of Morgan Pressel, Na Yeon Choi and Alexis Thompson. Shin’s fifth birdie in the final round took her one stroke clear of overnight leader Pressel, whose putt to force a playoff then rolled agonizingly close to the hole.
Thompson Leads Wire-To-Wire For Victory In Utah
Three Rookies Finish in the Top-Five TOOELE, Utah, June 6 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Jake Thompson dominated this weekend’s Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup event as he led every lap in today’s race at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah. His victory today marked Thompson’s third career Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup win, as he won twice in his rookie season last year.
Thompson Earns Second Consecutive Pole in Utah
Three Rookies Round Out the Top-Five TOOELE, Utah, June 5 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Jake Thompson returned to last year’s form during qualifying today at Miller Motorsports Park as he earned his second consecutive pole at the Utah road course. Following closely behind Thompson were Wyatt Gooden (Rookie) and JD Mobley posting the second and third fastest times respectively; Michael Hogg (Rookie) and Nate Norenberg (Rookie) filled out the top-five for Round Four of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup scheduled to take place tomorrow at 1:15 pm Eastern Time.
Higher education needs higher priority
CHICAGO (WBBM) — Nearly 200 teachers and students from the University of Illinois-Chicago descended on the Thompson Center today. WBBM’s Regine Schlesinger reports they brought a message to the Governor and lawmakers: they want higher education given a higher priority.
TCEDA Urges Strong Showing at Dec. 22 Thomson Prison Hearing
Tri-County Economic Development Alliance hopes to fill Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School for what it describes as a positive, powerful and peaceful show of support. The Tri-County Economic Development…
White Sox Agree to Terms With Second-Round Draft Choice Trayce Thompson
The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms on a minor-league contract with outfielder Trayce Thompson, their second-round choice (61st overall) in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft out of Santa…
