News Index
(from the last 7 days)

Thursday, August 18, 2005

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

• Logan County ESDA name to change

• Illinois women's right to birth control upheld by state commission

• 11 area fire departments awarded $852,796 in homeland security grants

• Illinois utilities to strengthen terrorism prevention measures

• World, national news

• Al-Qaeda leader in Saudi Arabia killed in gun battles

• Israeli forces enter Gaza synagogue

• Young people in Germany to see new pope

• More...

• New state maps available

• Illinois farmland values rise

• Agriculture news elsewhere

• Weather Market Commentary

• Got droughty corn? Watch for aflatoxin

• Deadlines approaching for three disaster assistance programs

• USDA: Some mad cow tests limited

• Farmer turns field into personal ad

• More...

• Home canning update

• Home and garden news elsewhere

• Back to School Decorating Projects

• Designing a Pastel Garden

• Using Color to Create a Tropical Garden

• More...

 Features

• Invention Mysteries
  Wright's little-known son invented Lincoln Logs in 1918

• 'Hachiko Waits'

• Book reviews elsewhere

• Out of Africa

• The creature from the deep

• Testing a soldier's loyalty

• More...

• Movie reviews elsewhere

• 'Waging a Living'

• 'Tints of Romance'

• 'Red Eye'

• 'Kings and Queens'

• More...

 Business

• NEED A JOB? FIND IT HERE!    (3)

• Classifieds    (13)

Submit a classified ad online  [Lowest cost for advertising in the county!]

• Business news elsewhere

• Hitting the gas: prices set another mark

• Google to sell $4 bln in stock

• More...

 Community

• Serving in the military  sponsored by American Legion Post 263

• Calendar of events

The Sports Page

• Sports news elsewhere

• Gatlin aiming for world domination

• Soccer Cup Notes: U.S. shows depth

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• Working Overtime Raises Injury, Illness Risk

• Embryonic-Like Stem Cells Found in Umbilical Cord Blood

• Heart Bypass Safe, Effective for Patients Over 80

• Scientists Solve Nitroglycerin Mystery

• Poor Hearing Can Impair Memory

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• The Web aided my homework

• Smart light bulb texts you when it dies

• More..

Wednesday, Aug. 17:

• 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

• Logan County state fair winners

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

• Making edible, nutritious wrappers from oregano

• Oasis update

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Friday, Aug. 12

Thursday, Aug. 11