News Index
(from the last 7 days)

Friday, September 02, 2005

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

• Katrina update:
  Desperate survivors beg for help  (International Herald Tribune)
  No toll on death available yet

  Speaking at a news conference in Washington, Michael Chertoff, the secretary of homeland security, said Hurricane Katrina had presented a "double challenge" because it presented two disasters: the storm and then the flooding.

  "For those who wonder why it is that it is difficult to get these supplies and these medical teams into place, the answer is they are battling an ongoing dynamic problem with the water," he said.

• Gov. Blagojevich sends more Illinois medical personnel to Louisiana to help hurricane victims
  Large number of sick, injured overwhelming medical personnel

• Gov. Blagojevich opens Illinois public schools to children displaced by Hurricane Katrina
  Governor orders schools to waive residency requirements for displaced families

• Gov. Blagojevich, Attorney General Madigan ask for temporary restraining order to stop removal of F-16s

• LaHood calls on Federal Trade Commission to review gas price spike

• State lays out aggressive plan for safer Illinois roads
  Law enforcement stepped up on Illinois roadways during Labor Day weekend

• Illinois approves 74 supportive living facilities, giving seniors and people with disabilities broader options, more freedom
  (Article posted by the Illinois Supportive Living Program)

• World, national news

• Convoy brings relief supplies to New Orleans

• Major developments

• Iraqi Officials Hold Talks on Draft Constitution

• NOLA.com

• More...

• Katrina's impact

• Agriculture news elsewhere

• Weather Market Commentary

• Farm Bill Forum Brings Many Ideas

• Katrina aid flowing from farm groups, agribusiness

• Katrina Leaves Grain Elevators, Railroads In Limbo

• Louisiana Farm Losses Likely Heavy In Katrina’s Aftermath

• Katrina's direct, indirect costs to ag could reach $2 billion, says economist

• More...

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• Alabama gas prices catching up

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 Community

• Serving in the military  sponsored by American Legion Post 263

• Calendar of events

 Business

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• Classifieds    (9)

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• Business news elsewhere

• Katrina could cost economy $100B

• Unemployment rate falls

• More...

The Sports Page

• LCC vs. Hannibal-LaGrange volleyball scores

• Sports news elsewhere

• AL: Mariners dump Yankees after Wright takes hit

• NL: Phillies strike early and hold on to beat Mets

• Bulls agree to terms with restricted free agent Chandler

• US Open 2005 -- Grand Slam Tennis

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• As Floodwaters Level Off, Health Risks Rise

• CDC: Flu Vaccine Ready for New Season

• 'Legs For Life' Program Targets Poor Blood Flow

• More Than 2.5 Million U.S. Kids Medicated for ADHD

• For Antioxidants, Just Add Mushrooms

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• Intel, Philips tie up in home entertainment systems

• Geekiness pays off

• More..

• Home and garden news elsewhere

• The New College Mixer

• Tying Down the Roof

• History meets high-tech; architectural past, energy efficiency span the centuries

• How to Grow Reblooming Irises

• How to Grow, Maintain, and Divide Bearded Iris

• More...

• Travel news elsewhere

• New Orleans struggles to salvage convention business

• Airlines battle as oil price soars

• Long Island: 72 holes in 72 hours

• All-night Vegas

• More...

Thursday, Sept. 1:

• Up to 60,000 trying to flee New Orleans  (CNN)
  Thousands wait among dying evacuees at convention center

• New Orleans evacuation under way  (BBC)
  The total evacuation of New Orleans is under way as conditions in the city battered by Hurricane Katrina worsen

• Hurricane Katrina recovery information
  Emergency phone numbers for people in distress

• Lincoln Rotary organizes local Katrina relief effort
  Supply collection to begin Tuesday

• Salvation Army seeks cash donations for hurricane relief

• President Bush releases oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to bring down gas prices

• IDOT gives drivers a break, suspends work for Labor Day weekend

• Human toll of Hurricane Katrina affects all of us

• Sen. Brady's traveling office hours coming to Mount Pulaski

• Barbershop singing

• Feature: Veterinarian overshadowed by his success as an inventor

Wednesday, Aug. 31

Tuesday, Aug. 30

Monday, Aug. 29

Saturday, Aug. 27

Friday, Aug. 26