$20M hotel, convention center plans near fruition Nov 21, 2009
medic57 wrote on Nov 19, 2009 4:22 PM:" mhs82How many times is The Holiday Inn/ Ramada Inn/ whatever it will be this time, going to be remodeled? All of the hotels we already have are only full about 14 days out of the year now, which ones will close because of the newer nicer one being built? And don't forget the nice new hotel they are remodeling on the South End of 45. ". Mama says wrote on Nov 19, 2009 8:07 PM:" Those with the Effingham convention center bringing the rosebud to... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Traveling show looks for area treasures Oct 24, 2009
Owners of the Treasure Hunters Roadshow are hoping area residents will come to them for the answers to those questions next week as they host a five-day free appraisal at the Holiday Inn Express in Fulton. From 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Oct. 27-31, area residents are invited to bring in their family heirlooms, antiques, gold and silver to find out just how much they are worth, and -- if one of the 6,000 collectors and buyers represented by Treasure Hunters Roadshow is interested -- even sell them. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Quinn to launch campaign Thursday with 9-city tour Oct 22, 2009
7:15 p.m. Mattoon: Holiday Inn Express Great Room, 121 Swords Drive. 8:00 p.m. Tuscola: Woody's Family Restaurant, 1000 E. Southline Road. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Swank Tilden-Hall Hotel razed in 1961 Oct 4, 2009
The area's first Holiday Inn, located at Illinois 9 and the Beltline, opened a decade later. In November 1961, Peoples Bank (now Commerce) announced the purchase of the Tilden-Hall, and not long afterward the hotel was razed to make way for a 23-space surface parking lot. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
SASF Coaches Luncheon set for Wednesday Sep 22, 2009
- The Saluki Athletic Scholarship Fund Coaches Luncheon is being held this Wednesday, Sept. 23, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Carbondale. SIU Athletics Director Mario Moccia, head football coach and head cross country coach Matt Sparks will all be making presentations at the luncheon. (Siusalukis.com)
Bank wants to foreclose on Crowne Plaza project Sep 22, 2009
Meanwhile, work to turn the former Staywood Inn and Holiday Inn into a Crowne Plaza stopped early this year after allegations that some workers were not being paid state-defined prevailing wages as required by an agreement with the town. Normal Hospitality LLC entered into a redevelopment agreement with Normal that would have brought the company up to $2 million in tax increment financing money. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
UAB Heads To Southern Illinois For Three Weekend Matches Sep 10, 2009
Southern Illinois enters its tournament unbeaten at 7-0 after claiming the title last weekend at Stetson's Holiday Inn Invitational. Valparaiso, fresh off a second-place Horizon League finish in 2008, is 3-3 on the season, while Murray State comes into the weekend at 0-6. (Uabsports.com)
Volleyball wins Stetson Invitational, starts the season 7-0 Sep 8, 2009
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team won two matches on the final day of the Stetson Holiday Inn Invitational to win the tournament title and start the season 7-0. The Salukis came from two sets behind against Florida Ain three-straight sets and the match, 3-2 (20-25, 21-25, 25-15, 25-17, 15-12), in the first match of the day. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball topples Hatters at Stetson Invitational Sep 8, 2009
- The Southern Illinois volleyball team held Stetson to just 25 kills, sweeping the Hatters in the opening match of the Stetson Holiday Inn Invitational 25-21, 25-17, 25-12. The Salukis started the season 5-0 for the first time since 2002. (Siusalukis.com)
Daily Digest 09/07/09 Sep 7, 2009
The event begins at 5 p.m. Sept. 19 at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 3202 E. Empire St. Tickets are $35 and include a silent auction, diamond bachelor auction, dinner date for bachelors and winning bidders and dance. Call (309) 261-0642. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Volleyball Drops a Pair of Matches To Wrap-Up Bronco Classic Sep 6, 2009
- Freshman recorded a total of 22 kills on Saturday but the Wake Forest volleyball team dropped a pair of matches to Dayton and Illinois State on the final day of the Holiday Inn West Bronco Classic. The Deacons fell in the opening match of the day to Dayton (25-18, 25-14, 23-25, 25-17) and then lost in three-sets in the night cap to Illinois State (25-17, 25-16, 25-20). (Wakeforestsports.com)
Volleyball Falls 3-0 to Western Michigan on Opening Night of Bronco Classic Sep 5, 2009
291 as a team to roll to a 3-0 victory over the Wake Forest volleyball team on the opening night of the Holiday Inn West Bronco Classic on Friday. The win was the first of the year for the Broncos (1-3) who posted set victories of 25-15, 25-17 and 25-12. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Deacons Head To Kalamazoo This Weekend Sep 3, 2009
this weekend for the Holiday Inn West Bronco Classic hosted by Western Michigan. The Deacs (0-3) will open the tournament against the hosts on Friday night at 7 pm. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Volleyball wins NIU Invite championship Aug 30, 2009
The Salukis return to action Sept. 4-5 at the Stetson Holiday Inn Invitational in Deland, Fla. 2009 Team Information. (Siusalukis.com)
New owner hopes to reopen as Days Inn by November Aug 29, 2009
The site has a long history, originally as a Holiday Inn nearly half a century ago with banquet facility, indoor pool, restaurant and a lounge. The Ramada was the latest version of the hotel, but it went into decline during this decade and eventually shut down. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Michael Jackson's drug cocktail Aug 26, 2009
Visit Half-Price Chicago for a dining deal at Italiasia Restaurant at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza. Table dressing that enhances every dining experience, from Bedside Manor Ltd.. (FOX61, CT)
Challenger fundraiser will be cause for laughter Aug 10, 2009
By Michele Steinbacher msteinbacher@pantagraph. BLOOMINGTON - The Challenger Learning Center hopes to draw a crowd Thursday to watch its own crew of funny people. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
New Holiday Inn to Open in Fairview Heights Jun 4, 2009
Holiday Inn hotels are specifically designed for business and family oriented leisure travelers in need of a full-service lodging experience, and this property fits well within that offering," said John Merkin, senior vice president, Brand Management, Holiday Inn Brands, The Americas. "Development in Fairview Heights is key in expanding our Holiday Inn consumer base and growing an even stronger presence across the Americas. " The new 66,000 sq.-ft. hotel boasts the newest Holiday Inn prototype... (Saint Louis Front Page)
Vigil supports Leichtenberg, promotes awareness May 18, 2009
The vigil at the Holiday Inn Hotel s was one of 14 organized Sunday by the National Vigil for Hope 2009 ... Sara Bay, left, a McLean County sheriff's deputy, took fingerprints of Bridget Scroggins, 13, Bloomington, while Jaron Pinkerton, 6, LeRoy, watched during the National Vigil for Hope, Sunday, May 17, 2009 at the Holiday Inn Hotel s. The event was brought together by a national coalition of groups advocating for awareness of missing children and adults ... Willie Morgan, 9, LeRoy, watched... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Illini Conclude 2008-09 Season at 87th Annual Basketball Banquet Apr 15, 2009
- The Fighting Illini closed out the 2008-09 college basketball season tonight as over 700 people gathered at the Holiday Inn for the 87th Annual Illinois Men's Basketball Banquet, sponsored by the Champaign-Urbana Kiwanis Club. The Illini posted a record of 24-10 on the year, with the 24 victories ranking as the 10th-winningest season in school history. (Fightingillini.com)
AROUND THE COMMUNITY Mar 14, 2009
Speakers; conference April 3-4 Holiday Inn, Crystal Lake Contact: Del Calderini at delcal@hotmail. com Toastmasters International District 54 Spring Conference will feature ;No Boundaries,; a speech by Toastmasters International President Jana Barnhill, who is the fourth woman elected to the position since Toastmasters; founding in 1924. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Normal nixes development deal with Crowne Plaza hotel Feb 17, 2009
Rotermund said earlier that if all goes as planned, the Crowne Plaza, at the site of the former Staywood Inn and former Holiday Inn at 8 Traders Circle, could open by May. I wish the Crowne Plaza developers the best of luck, said Councilman Adam Nielsen. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Hotel developer wants to pull out of redevelopment deal for town money Feb 12, 2009
Marsh wrote on Feb 11, 2009 9:48 PM:" Geez, you are really working hard to be a naysayer if you are tying the old holiday inn, way up in north normal, to the uptown stuff. And it sounds like the town was on top of this. They were supposed to pay a certain amount based on a contract, the developer broke the contract, so now they are not going to pay the developer. What do you want them to do? ". mygirls wrote on Feb 11, 2009 8:47 PM:" if you want to live in a double wide and let the big man live... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
