News Index
(from the last 7 days)

Tuesday, August 02, 2005

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

Melissa Brisbin, the reigning Logan County Fair queen, cut the red ribbon this morning, signaling the start of the 69th Logan County Fair.

[picture by Butch King] click on picture for larger, clearer image

• Tax stumbles Sysco financial plan

• YMCA appoints new board member

• New law requires gun locks to be included with handgun sales

• State financial and professional regulation leader, Grillo, departs with legacy of reforms

• Aging Department awards individuals dedicated to preventing elder abuse in Illinois

• World, national news

• Simple funeral for King Fahd

• Muslim Leaders Gather for Saudi Monarch's Burial

• Astronaut to make first in-flight repair

• More...

 Law & Courts

• Vetoes of three NRA-backed bills protect police records and maintain waiting periods for gun purchases

• Weekly outlook
  Crop report

• Agriculture news elsewhere

• Weather Market Commentary

• Worm Farming Gains Recognition in Oregon

• Japan Ends Mandatory Blanket BSE Testing

• More...

• Results

• 4-H Dog Show

• 4-H Home Beautification Show

• 4-H Miscellaneous Show

• 4-H Vegetable and Fruit Gardening Show

• 4-H Visual Arts Show

• 4-H Crops Show

• Morgan County bird positive for West Nile virus

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• Injuries At Home Cause Most Childhood Deaths

• Smoking, Obesity Double Trouble for Teens

• Study: Teens use unhealthy methods for health

• Got GERD? Weight Loss May Help

• More...

 Community

• Serving in the military  sponsored by American Legion Post 263

• Calendar of events

 Business

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• Classifieds    (10)

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• Business news elsewhere

• Consumer spending strong on auto sales

• CNOOC drops bid for Unocal, leaving Chevron deal in place

• More...

The Sports Page

• Sports news elsewhere

• AL: Orioles' miserable day ended with loss to White Sox

• NL: Pirates snap losing streak against Braves

• Signings, trades to resume in the NBA

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• Car computer systems at risk to viruses

• Commentary: Gadget-happy, or gizmo-glum?

• More...

Monday, Aug. 1:

• County briefs

• Second annual 9-11 Prayer Breakfast set

• State to develop comprehensive health care plan
  Lincoln man to serve on task force

• 'The Voice of American Agriculture' to make appearance at Illinois State Fair
  Orion Samuelson will emcee Governor's Sale of Champions

• Hobler anniversary announcement

• IDNR materials available as teachers prepare to head back to school
  Materials can be ordered online

• IDNR announces more than $1 million in Recreational Trails Program grants
  Trails encourage tourism

• LCHS mandatory meeting for new athletes and parents Monday

Saturday, July 30

Friday, July 29

Thursday, July 28

Wednesday, July 27

Tuesday, July 26