Saturday, September 18, 2004

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

• Fantastic temperatures for frolicking at fall festivals

• Railsplitter

• Atlanta

• Gov. Blagojevich revives medical malpractice reform negotiations
  Appoints respected mediator and former Chief Judge Donald O'Connell of the Cook County Circuit Court to restart discussions

• Foundation awards more than $45,000 to environmental projects and programs

• Illinois Insurance Hotline intended to aid confused consumers

• State surplus auction may hold desired treasures

• World, national news

• More...

• Marriages and dissolutions

• Law news elsewhere

• FBI: U.S. nearing 'epidemic' of mortgage fraud

• More...

• Researchers develop improved test for soybean sudden death syndrome

• Agriculture news elsewhere

• Prioritize safety this harvest season

• CRP general signup deadline approaching

• The Millionaire's Tomatoes

• USDA grants protection to 12 new plant varieties

• Keeping agricultural chemicals safe

• More...

• Good Shepherd Lutheran Church news

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• Classifieds  (12)         Sponsored by Aquamassage by Blue Diamonds

• Legal notices  

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• Business news elsewhere

• Where costs may rise in '05

• More...

• Serving in the military  sponsored by American Legion Post 263

• Calendar of events

• Sports news elsewhere

• 2004 Ryder Cup

• ESPN.com

• SI.com

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• FDA Backs Warnings on Antidepressants for Children

• Involved Dads Help Daughters' Development

• High-Fish Diet Slows Heart Disease in Seniors

• Soft drinks overtaking milk as calorie source in USA

• Dieting Unlikely to Prompt Binges in Obese

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• U.S. takes aim at e-mail spammers

• New phones put world in palm of the hand

• More...

• Home and garden news elsewhere

• Fall Barnwood Box Arrangement

• Harvest Basket

• A Queens Garden Gives New Meaning to 'Green'

• More...

• Travel news elsewhere

• Caribbean island by island hurricane damage report

• Caribbean scuba diving resorts still standing after 1-2-3 hurricane punch

• Vermont: Luxury getaway with a literary twist

• More...

• Movie reviews elsewhere

• Striking 'Sky Captain' just flies

• 'Wimbledon'

• More...

• Book reviews elsewhere

• 'Seven Black Plays' just the beginning

• Oprah's recommended reading: 'Good Earth'

• More...

Friday, Sept. 17:

• It's bigger and better than ever with handicapped accessibility emphasized
    Railsplitter opens Saturday

• County hears recommendations on technology upgrades and enterprise zone expansion proposal

• Illinoisans honored for assisting people with disabilities

• Illinois outdoor air quality progress continues

• Outdoor weekend fun starts at the Lincoln Depot at 4:45 p.m. Friday

• Environment and Nature Training Institute for Conservation Education workshops

• LCHS vs. Urbana volleyball stats

• Angel volleyball vs. Eureka

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