Thursday, 02 September 2010 Residents in Maroa are on the lookout for a 9-foot boa constrictor.
Maroa police Chief Brad Wilkey says the big snake was reported missing.
Wilkey says he's not sure if the boa escaped or was stolen. But he's advising people to call police if they spot it.
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U of I Birds
Wednesday, 01 September 2010 The University of Illinois has invested in a little bit of artillery in its effort to keep birds out of cattle feed at the schools' dairy farm.Farms manager Mike Katterhenry and his workers started using a propane cannon last month to try to scare the birds away. Katterhenry says the guns... Read more...
Cellular Company Plans Rural Broadband Expansion
Wednesday, 01 September 2010 Cellular One of East Central Illinois and the state plan to spend $24.5 million to bring broadband Internet access to 66,000 people in 11 rural counties.Cellular One will use $11.2 million of its own money plus $6.1 million in federal funds, $1 million in state money and another $6.1 million in... Read more...
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U of I Staying Positive
Wednesday, 01 September 2010 University of Illinois Athletic Director Ron Guenther says he expects Ron Zook'sfootball team to win more games this season.
That means they only have to win four games.
The U of I football team went 3-9 last fall.
They kick off their season in St. Louis this Saturday against Missouri.
Illinois Players Out For the Season
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 Two University of Illinois football starters won't be making appearances in this weekend's upcoming Arch Rivalry game.
Safety Supo Sanni will actually be out for the season because of an achilles tendon injury.
Also, cornerback Terry Hawthorne will miss some games because of a stress fracture.
Hawthorne's replacement for the upcoming game will be... Read more...
Youth Deer Hunt
Monday, 30 August 2010 Young, aspiring deer hunters have a chance for some hands-on experience this Fall.
The Clark County Park District will be holding two opportunities for youth under 21 to deer hunt in October and November.
A lottery will be held at Mill Creek Park on October 3 for applicants.
For more information or to fill... Read more...
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