News Index
(from the last 7 days)

Wednesday, August 17, 2005

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

Terry Werth reads Logan County's commendation of Tom Hickman's performance in his six years of service as county engineer.

[picture by Jan Youngquist]  click on picture for larger image

• County engineer commended

• Gov. Blagojevich encourages farmers affected by drought to apply for state low-interest loan program
  Additional funds available to preserve waterways

• Seventh annual Illinois History Conference offers archaeological sessions, past to present

• Illinois continues conservation of water and land along Illinois River

• World, national news

• Forced Gaza evictions begin

• More...

• Logan County state fair winners

• Agriculture news elsewhere

• In parched Midwest, corn shrivels under the sun

• Making Biodiesel Production Cheaper for Manufacturers

• More...

• 'Rights and Responsibilities' subject of latest Illinois History Teacher

• Making edible, nutritious wrappers from oregano

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• Walk to School Gets Kids Moving

• Chickenpox Vaccine Cuts Hospitalizations, Saves Money

• Secondhand smoke costs nearly $10 bln in U.S.-study

• Antibiotics-to-go may increase STD treatment

• More...

 Business

• NEED A JOB? FIND IT HERE!    (3)

• Classifieds    (11)

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• Business news elsewhere

• Gasoline hits fifth straight record

• More...

 Community

• Serving in the military  sponsored by American Legion Post 263

• Calendar of events

• Oasis update

The Sports Page

• Sports news elsewhere

• Mickelson, the people's champion

• More...

• Law news elsewhere

• Meth lab seizures spawn more 'ice'

• Investigator: BTK killer called himself a 'monster'

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• Worm strikes down Windows 2000 systems

• Flat-screen prices finally tumbling

• More..

Tuesday, Aug. 16:

• Cab fares to go up
• Higher than anticipated repair/renovation costs and tax increases can land property owners in hot water
  New laws established to aid in making knowledgeable decisions
• The virtue of honesty, evidenced at Illinois State Fair
• Is underage drinking a problem in Logan County? If so, what does it matter?
• Weekly outlook: Corn and soybean production numbers
• Ironic that Blagojevich is worried about road funds
• Coldwater Creek debuts full-line Normal store on Aug. 17
• Six home dates; Cincinnati series highlights ISU slate

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Friday, Aug. 12

Thursday, Aug. 11

Wednesday, Aug. 10