News Index
(from the last 7 days)

Saturday, June 18, 2005

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

Puttin' on the Dog participants enjoyed the shade of Scully park Saturday morning.

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• Lincoln Community High School Foundation prepares for golf outing

• Relay For Life of Minier set for July

• Gov. Blagojevich welcomes new state police cadet class, announces rule change that broadens recruitment base by opening door for military veterans

• World, national news

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• On Father's Day, governor reminds dads to take care of their health

• Health news elsewhere

• Kids need an hour of brisk activity daily - panel

• TV Food Ads Misleading Kids

• High-Salt Diet Raises Asthma Risk

• Bipolar Disorder More Widespread Than Thought

• Green Tea May Protect Against Autoimmune Diseases

• Consumer group wants warning label on potato chips

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 Law & Courts

• Marriages and dissolutions

• Court news

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• Circus comment

• MDA Lock-Up

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• More sober approach is needed for Illinois budget

Out & About

• Postcard from the park: Jubilee College State Historic Site

• Travel news elsewhere

• Strategies for summer hotel savings

• The latest trend in hotel wares? Outdoor movies

• Exhibit shows motorcycles as works of art, icons of style

• King Tut returns to dazzle

• Wilds of Australia in classy comfort

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• Chicago's South Water Street market, Illinois Traction System railway, U-505 submarine, Elgin's Read Building featured in latest Historic Illinois

 Business

• NEED A JOB? FIND IT HERE!    (2)

• Classifieds    (10)

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• Business news elsewhere

• 40M credit cards hacked

• Oil hits record highs

• Burgers, lattes and CD burners

• More...

 Community

• Help direct your community's growth.
  Take the Logan County Regional Planning Commission poll.

• Serving in the military  sponsored by American Legion Post 263

• Calendar of events

The Sports Page

• Sports news elsewhere

• U.S. Open

• NBA.com: Finals 2005

• ESPN.com

• SI.com

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• Online calendars make a comeback

• Broadband lag could hurt the U.S.

• More...

• Home and garden news elsewhere

• Restoring Order: Special Toddlers Unit

• Refinishing Hardwood Floors

• Painting the Exterior of Your Home

• Three Steps to Stunning Cut Flower Bouquets

• More...

• Movie reviews elsewhere

• 'Howl's Moving Castle'

• Welcome return for 'Batman'

• 'Bewitched'

• More...

• Book reviews elsewhere

• Wheels of U.S. justice spin fast, book says

• 'Computer - End Game'

• 'The Inherent Racism of Population Control'

• 'Brave Hearts -- Rebel Spirits: A Spiritual Activists Handbook'

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Friday, June 17:

• City and county advance on major economic development project
  Sysco zoning and development agreements addressed

• New wastewater treatment manager backed by experience

• Recent rains ease drought concerns in western and southern Illinois

• Looking for building parts? Try sale at new Habitat warehouse Saturday

• Gov. Blagojevich signs legislation expanding mental health services for children in state care
  Illinois one of the first states to address wards' mental health needs
  Unprecedented step reflects DCFS goals and priorities under Blagojevich administration

• Illinois military families to receive increased benefits in child care vouchers and insurance coverage

• Gov. Blagojevich's mental health plan sparks lawsuit against school in Indiana

• The value of drugs

• American Legion baseball

Thursday, June 16

Wednesday, June 15

Tuesday, June 14

Monday, June 13

Saturday, June 11