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Central Illinois consists of the entire central section of the state, divided in thirds from north to south. It is an area of mostly flat prairie. The western section (west of the Illinois River) was originally part of the Military Tract of 1812 and forms the distinctive western bulge of the state. Known as the Heart of Illinois, it is characterized by small towns and mid-sized cities. Agriculture, particularly corn and soybeans, as well as educational institutions and manufacturing centers, figure prominently. Major cities include Peoria–the third largest metropolitan area in Illinois at 370,000, Springfield–the state capital, Decatur, Quincy, Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana and Danville.

 
 

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Illinois News from BigNewsNetwork.com

Mixed feelings in Chicago over Oprah end

Nov 21, 2009 6:43 am

Washington, Nov 21 : Oprah Winfrey's decision to end her talk show in 2011 has attracted mixed feelings from the people of Chicago, where the programme is shot.

 

Loyola of Chicago rallies to beat Holy Cross 76-73

Nov 21, 2009 6:41 am

WORCESTER, Mass. -- Aric Van Weelden hit a 3-pointer as time expired to lift Loyola of Chicago to a 76-73 victory over Holy Cross on Friday night.Trailing 73-65 with 1:05 left, the Ramblers (2-1) sco...

 

Bond increased for man accused of taping reporter

Nov 21, 2009 6:36 am

LOS ANGELES -- A judge has increased bond to $100,000 for an Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews.

 

Funeral services set for Chicago school official

Nov 21, 2009 6:35 am

Visitation and a private service will be Saturday at Holy Family Church in Chicago. A public memorial will be Sunday at the Chicago campus of the University of Illinois.

 

Losing Winfrey would be big blow for Chicago

Nov 21, 2009 6:35 am

In the West Loop neighborhood where Harpo Studios and "The Oprah Winfrey Show" call home, upscale condominiums and pricey restaurants have replaced rundown apartments, abandoned warehouses a...

 

Faint writing seen on Shroud of Turin

Nov 21, 2009 6:35 am

The Holy Shroud, a 14 foot-long linen revered by some as the burial cloth of Jesus, is shown at the Cathedral of Turin, Italy. A Vatican researcher claims a nearly invisible text on the Shroud of Turi...

 

Wesley Snipes appeals 3 tax convictions in Georgia

Nov 21, 2009 6:35 am

ATLANTA -- Wesley Snipes' attorneys asked a federal appeals court Friday to review an "unreasonable" three-year prison sentence for the film star, who was convicted a year ago on fe...

 

Paratransit protesters pressure Quinn for fare freeze

Nov 21, 2009 6:35 am

"Since Gov. Quinn was able to freeze fares for people who ride fixed routes, that same courtesy should have been afforded to the riders for paratransit," said Debbie Pittman of Chicago, spok...

 

Run Saturday in memory of Fremd grad

Nov 21, 2009 6:35 am

The Hoofin' 4 Hardy 5K will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Birchwood Park, 435 W. Illinois Ave., Palatine. The 5K run and two-mile walk is held in memory of Palatine resident and 2006 ...

 

See 'Show Down' tonight at Wheeling High School

Nov 21, 2009 6:35 am

Wheeling High School's SHADES Multicultural Club invites the community to its 2009 variety show, "Show Down," at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the school's Robert E. Sang...