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Fred Win
November 20, 2009
800LoanMart entered the Chicago title loan market. 800LoanMart, a California based title loan lender announced today that they have entered the Illinois market to fund residents who have bad credit. This exceptional company is taking the title loan industry by storm.
UBMI Publications
November 17, 2009
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Many die hard hunters overlook calling deer. They believe it only works in other states with lopsided deer populations.
Hunters who have experimented with calling – either rattling antlers or a grunt call with no success automatically file away that it doesn´t w...
UBMI Publications
November 17, 2009
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That depends on who you ask. If you talk to turkey hunters across the nation about last season, you will get conflicting answers. Successful hunters will proclaim a great year, but unsuccessful hunters – well, let´s just say turkey (www.hunt-private-land.com) hunte...
UBMI Publications
November 17, 2009
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Scouting is one of the most overlooked aspects of hunting. Many hunters blindly traipse around the woods hoping to find a likely area where a deer might cross. Though success can occur, scouting the area you will be hunting is by far the best way to learn the area and t...
Crime Blotter
November 14, 2009
St. Louis, MO: Mario Obryan Wright was indicted on charges involving the robbery of a Gasconade County bank, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.
According to the indictment, on August 8, 2009, Mario Obryan Wright robbed the Legends Bank in Bland, Missouri.
"I would l...
Lisa Mills
November 10, 2009
No matter where you live in, in whichever state you need to find an affordable health insurance from a reliable health insurance provider. Specific need are different from person to person you still need insurance. But for the people living in Illinois there are certainly some advantages. The plans ...
UBMI Publications
October 20, 2009
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Have you been longing to harvest a record book buck? Many areas hold good bucks; however, there are some areas that are more susceptible to growing big record book bucks.
So what land feature stands out for growing big bucks? The answer may surprise even the most sa...
UBMI Publications
October 20, 2009
www.hunt-private-land.com
If you switch on any one of the outdoor related channels you will notice much of the hunting being focused on the whitetail buck – mostly large antlered whitetail bucks.
For a buck to get to Boone & Crockett proportions a deer needs three elements; nutrition, genetics...
UBMI Publications
October 20, 2009
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Brad Mormann is a biologist with Missouri firm, Woods & Associates, Inc., that specializes in developing site specific wildlife and habitat management plans for private and corporate landowners across the whitetails range. He takes and examines more than 150,000 trail c...
UBMI Publications
October 07, 2009
www.lafayetteveincenter.com
What should I look for when choosing a vein specialist?
Experience matters. Look for a provider with years of experience helping patients with venous disease. A recent article in the Journal of Vascular Surgery emphasized the importance of having teams dedicated e...
UBMI Publications
October 04, 2009
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Hunting looks for a large boost in its numbers from an unexpected group, but still faces challenges with lack of availability of accessible hunting land.
Hunting´s approval ratings have not only held its own but slightly gained approval over the past decade. In ...
Crime Blotter
October 03, 2009
CHICAGO—A Chicago man alleged to be a "Corona" of the Latin Kings, making him the highest-ranking leader outside of prison and responsible for overseeing the illegal activities of all factions of the powerful Chicago street gang, is among 18 defendants charged in a sweeping new federal indictm...
Doctor From Carmi, Illinois Pleads Guilty to Charges of Illegal Dispensation of Controlled Substance
Crime Blotter
September 18, 2009
The United States Attorney´s Office for the Southern District of Illinois announced today that on September 10, 2009, in the United States District Court in Benton, Dr. HUNG T. NGUYEN, 57, of Carmi, pled guilty to three counts of illegally dispensing controlled substances. Dr. NGUYEN dispensed...
Crime Blotter
September 18, 2009
The United States Attorney´s Office for the Southern District of Illinois announced today that on September 9, 2009, the district court returned a 12-count indictment against Dr. SUKHDARSHAN S. BEDI, 55, of Energy, Illinois. On July 10, 2009, the Federal Grand Jury sitting in Benton, Illinois,...
Crime Blotter
September 18, 2009
A. Courtney Cox, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that on September 11, 2009, LINDA CONNOR, age 54, of Belleville, Illinois, was sentenced to serve thirty-six (36) months in federal prison for her convictions on a two-count Indictment which charged her wi...
Crime Blotter
September 18, 2009
A 32-year-old Illinois man has been indicted on charges of child pornography. Daniel Allen Janowiak, Delavan, Ill., was charged with one count of possession of child pornography and one count of receipt of child pornography.
Janowiak´s indictment, filed today in federal court, alleges that ...
Newswire Services
September 01, 2009
CHICAGO, IL -- In response to a rising number of concussions and recent research which shows young athletes with repeated brain injuries are at great risk for future neurological problems, the Illinois Athletic Trainers Association (IATA) and the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch (...
UBMI Publications
August 27, 2009
www.illins.com
Who needs auto insurance?
The short answer to this question is, "anyone with a car". If you drive, you must either have insurance or prove you have the resources to pay should there be a judgment against you. It´s a matter of state law, there for your protection as well a...
Newswire Services
August 27, 2009
Complaint Is Part of National Initiative to Stop Illegal Pollution from Coal-Fired Power Plants
WASHINGTON, DC -- The United States and the state of Illinois have filed a civil complaint against Midwest Generation LLC, alleging that the company violated, and continues to violate, the Clean Air Ac...
UBMI Publications
August 25, 2009
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We live in a virtual world:
"My favorite way to buy books is online. I like to type in the name of my product, choose the quality I´m looking for, and send it to my cart. A couple of days later I have my book in hand, ready to read. I buy music this way too and last year ...
UBMI Publications
August 25, 2009
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Insurance foresees the disasters you´d rather think couldn´t happen.
He is the suburban everyman. We´ll call him "Jack" and he lives on street full of mostly similar houses in variations of a few colors. The lawns in the yards, which are on the small side, are...
UBMI Publications
August 25, 2009
www.illins.com
Everyone these days is trying to cut back and save money. An increasing amount of people are struggling to meet very ordinary living expenses. Often, insurance is one of the first items that don´t get paid. But driving without insurance is not only against the law; it can als...
UBMI Publications
August 25, 2009
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Who needs auto insurance?
State laws typically say that as a driver, you either must have insurance, or be able to provide evidence that you have the financial resources to pay a judgment against you. If you should cause injury or damage to another person, an insurance policy is...
UBMI Publications
August 24, 2009
www.lafayetteveincenter.com
Varicose and spider veins are common problems and there many misconceptions about when and how to treat varicose veins. This is the first of a three part series where Dr. Marlin Schul, addresses common questions people have about varicose and spider veins.
What tre...
Crime Blotter
August 23, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—John C. Richter, United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma, announced that DAVID LOUIS SIANY, 52, of Illinois, was sentenced yesterday to 15 years of imprisonment for an Oklahoma City bank robbery and Tulsa bank robbery in January 2009. On January 27, 2009, ...
Crime Blotter
August 23, 2009
WASHINGTON—Forty-three defendants in the United States and Mexico, including 10 alleged Mexican drug cartel leaders, have been charged in 12 indictments unsealed yesterday and today in U.S. federal courts in Brooklyn and Chicago, the Department of Justice, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration ...
Digital Camera Warranty Service Tips From Camera Repair Expert CEO Steve Schuldt In Chicago Illinois
UBMI Publications
August 13, 2009
www.unitedcamera.com
Finding a Good Camera Repair Center the First Time You Need One
If the nightmare scenario happens to you -- your expensive digital camera refuses to work, whether it's because of a drop, of a worn-out part, or for no obvious reason at all -- finding a repair center you can...
UBMI Publications
August 13, 2009
www.unitedcamera.com
Finding the Correct Drivers
To ensure the best performance from your digital camera, it pays to have the latest versions of the camera's drivers. Drivers are pieces of software that make the camera operate properly with a computer. A new driver could fix a software-relate...
Newswire Services
August 03, 2009
Recycling Rewards Program Will Help Promote Sustainability by Increasing Recycling Participation in Chicago
NEW YORK, NY -- Mayor Richard M. Daley, along with 19th Ward Alderman Virginia Rugai announced on Saturday that the City of Chicago has partnered with RecycleBank , a rewards program that r...
Newswire Services
August 03, 2009
Recycling Rewards Program Will Help Promote Sustainability by Increasing Recycling Participation in Chicago
NEW YORK, NY -- Mayor Richard M. Daley, along with 19th Ward Alderman Virginia Rugai announced on Saturday that the City of Chicago has partnered with RecycleBank , a rewards program that r...
Table Setting Tips to Showcase New Modern Kitchen Cabinet Renovation Décor Chicago Hinsdale Illinois
Holmes Publications
July 21, 2009
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When entertaining guests, it is important to know how to set a table properly. A well-appointed table looks attractive, makes dining easy and convenient, and shows your guests that you care about small details. Follow these tips for a perfectly set table every time:
1. ...
Holmes Publications
July 21, 2009
www.jolietcabinet.com
Recycling is an effective way to reduce the amount of accumulated waste and create new products from discarded materials. We know that many people want to help the environment. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that in the United States, about one-third of wa...
Holmes Publications
July 21, 2009
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Choosing a kitchen table is a major influence on the design of kitchen space. When choosing table designs, consider factors such as size, style, material and budget. The table is often used for more than enjoying a meal. The kitchen table is a meeting spot, a relaxation nook...
Kitchen Remodel Tips. Custom Island, Pantry, Handcrafted Cabinet Finishes Painting Hinsdale Illinois
Holmes Publications
July 21, 2009
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The kitchen is the heart of the home – with social gatherings, homework and mealtimes making appearances throughout the day. Decorating a kitchen is important because the room is used heavily every day of the year. Choosing the color of a kitchen´s walls sets the mood ...
Crime Blotter
July 08, 2009
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL—A. Courtney Cox, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that on July 7, 2009, William Berry, 34, of Lebanon, Ill.; Derrick Courtland, 42, of Cahokia, Ill.; and John Bacon, 36, Julius Jackson, 40, Joseph Addison, 40, all of East St. Louis, Ill....
Holmes Publications
July 03, 2009
www.Unitedcamera.com
Cleaning The Lens
When driving your car, you don't allow dust or rain to build up on the windshield because it makes seeing through the window difficult. And driving when you cannot see well doesn't work well, obviously.
Think of the lens in your digital camera as the...
Crime Blotter
July 02, 2009
CHICAGO—A former northwest suburban man who was arrested in March was indicted this week on federal charges for stealing trade secrets from his former employer, Valspar Corp., in Wheeling, federal law enforcement officials announced today. The defendant, David Yen Lee, was charged with five co...
Holmes Publications
June 30, 2009
www.Unitedcamera.com
Digital Cameras and Extended Warranties
You have a lot of options to consider when purchasing a digital camera: Resolution, camera size, camera color, and price, among others. For most people, though, the last option you'll have to consider has nothing to do with the camer...
Holmes Publications
June 30, 2009
www.Unitedcamera.com
Removing Sand from Your Digital Camera
Shooting photos at the beach can be an enjoyable activity for digital camera owners, whether they're beginning photographers or more advanced photographers. You can shoot some really cool photos at the beach, with vibrant colors and i...
Darren Chow
May 27, 2009
The fact that the state of Illinois follows a tort system is well known. The word 'tort' in Latin 'tortus' means 'wrong' implying that the driver who is at fault for the accident needs to bear the expenses.
The insurance company where he holds the policy shoulders the responsibility of paying of...
Albertina Belmont
April 22, 2009
Payday Loan Reform Act was been introduced in June 2005 to regulate cash advance. Due to a rise in the percentage of payday loan borrowers in the state of Illinois, a set of regulations was required to prevent exploitation of the borrowers.
Subhendu Zabada
April 17, 2009
If you have a limited budget and are dreaming of owning a large family vehicle you can do so with seized cars for big savings at Illinois Car Auctions. You could not have bought a new vehicle as a family car, as with the budget you have, you would only get a small vehicle which would probably accomm...
CHI Publishing
April 11, 2009
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Creating Your Own Family Stimulus Bill
During the economic crisis of 2008 into 2009 we have heard a lot about stimulus packages and how they will jump start our economy.
I would like to revisit an old concept that has been used to ensure the economic "stimulus" for famili...
Newswire Services
April 07, 2009
Veteran space flier Scott Altman, who was born in Lincoln, Ill., and considers Pekin his hometown, will command space shuttle Atlantis' mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. Atlantis is targeted to launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 12 at 1:31 p.m. EDT.
To cover th...
Carla Muss-Jacobs
March 20, 2009
I thought this was the Year of Our Lord 2009 NOT 1984
Congressional Desk
March 05, 2009
The President declared major disasters exist in the States of Illinois, Oregon and Washington and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas struck by severe winter storms in Illinois during the period of January 26-28, 2009, in Oregon during the period of Dece...
Szandor Blestman
January 25, 2009
I am not a rich man. Those of you who read my column likely know this. It seems I have struggled my entire adult life to make ends meet. Although I have always worked hard and have always been able to hold down a job and do it well, it seems I´ve never been able to get ahead. I haven´t l...
Robert A. Hall, MEd, CAE
January 17, 2009
Robert A. Hall is a Marine Vietnam veteran who served five terms in the Massachusetts state senate. He blogs at www.tartanmarine.blogspot.com
Joel S. Hirschhorn
December 12, 2008
Americans keep electing crooks and seem surprised when so many get convicted of crimes
Barbara Anderson
December 10, 2008
Another Illinois politician has been accused of two crimes, conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and solicitation of bribery.
Yawn.
The charges are all too familiar in the background of political irregularities around the windy city. Chicago politicians are notorious for fixing thin...