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Joseph Himon bookends touchdowns to send Northwestern past Purdue 26-20 in OT

Nov. 02, 2024 16:08 PM EDT

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Joseph Himon II scored the first touchdown Saturday on a nifty 51-yard run late in the first quarter then added a 22-yard TD reception in overtime, giving the Northwestern Wildcats a 26-20 victory at Purdue. Himon rushed six times for 78 yards and caught...

Illinois officials take first step toward construction of 2 new prisons

Nov. 01, 2024 15:31 PM EDT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials Friday announced their impending search for a firm to manage the planning and construction of two prisons with a combined budget of $900 million. The Illinois Capital Development Board announced that it will issue a bulletin as early as...

Fidus Investment: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 31, 2024 16:36 PM EDT

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Fidus Investment Corp. (FDUS) on Thursday reported third-quarter net income of $16.5 million. On a per-share basis, the Evanston, Illinois-based company said it had net income of 49 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and...

Acco: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 31, 2024 16:30 PM EDT

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. (AP) — LAKE ZURICH, Ill. (AP) — Acco Brands Corp. (ACCO) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $9.3 million. The Lake Zurich, Illinois-based company said it had profit of 9 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 23 cents...

After a perfect October, Minnesota visits No. 24 Illinois looking for fourth straight win

Oct. 31, 2024 14:05 PM EDT

Minnesota (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) at No. 24 Illinois (6-2, 3-2), Saturday, noon ET (FS1) BetMGM College Football Odds: Minnesota by 3. Series record: Minnesota leads 40-33-2. WHAT’S AT STAKE? After losing 38-9 last week to No. 1 Oregon, the...

No. 24 Illinois looks to rebound against red-hot Minnesota

Oct. 31, 2024 11:13 AM EDT

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois returned home battered and bruised after a 38-9 beating by No. 1 Oregon last week. In addition to being blown out, the Illini lost star receiver Pat Bryant to a concussion. Bryant, who has caught 34 passes for 510 yards and seven TDs, is in...

First Mid Bancshares: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 31, 2024 08:21 AM EDT

MATTOON, Ill. (AP) — MATTOON, Ill. (AP) — First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (FMBH) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $19.5 million. The bank, based in Mattoon, Illinois, said it had earnings of 81 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 83 cents...

Federal Signal: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 31, 2024 08:17 AM EDT

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (AP) — DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (AP) — Federal Signal Corp. (FSS) on Thursday reported third-quarter net income of $53.9 million. The Downers Grove, Illinois-based company said it had net income of 87 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs,...

W.W. Grainger: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 31, 2024 08:13 AM EDT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $486 million. The Lake Forest, Illinois-based company said it had net income of $9.87 per share. The results missed Wall Street expectations. The...

SunCoke: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 31, 2024 07:21 AM EDT

LISLE, Ill. (AP) — LISLE, Ill. (AP) — SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) on Thursday reported earnings of $30.7 million in its third quarter. The Lisle, Illinois-based company said it had net income of 36 cents per share. The metallurgical coke producer posted revenue of...