Friday, April 28, 2006

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

For those who dig Wal-Mart, the digging has begun. A new Wal-Mart Supercenter will be going in just west of the current Lincoln Wal-Mart.
 

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

• Statement from Gov. Blagojevich on passage of 'Let Them Rest in Peace Act'

• State agency directors congratulate graduates of Taylorville Correctional Center's Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program

• World, national news

• IAEA: Iran defies U.N. demands

• U.N. cuts Sudan food aid due to lack of funds

• Nepal MPs begin historic session

• Report: Extremists push for terror haven in Iraq

• More...

• CIEDC foster grandparent program celebrates 39th year

• Calendar of events

• How to help Pakistan earthquake victims and continue assistance to Hurricane Katrina victims

 Features

• Rare Chinese frogs communicate by means of ultrasonic sound

• Slim Randles'  Home Country
  You've got to set your standards

• Informational forums on military academies scheduled in Peoria and Springfield

• Illinois Symphony to present 'Orchestra Spectacular!'

 Business

• NEED A JOB? FIND IT HERE!    (3)

• Classifieds    (12)

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• Business news elsewhere

• Economy rebounds with 4.8% annual growth rate in Q1; inflation weakens

• Workplaces ready for day without immigrant staff

• More...

• Sports news elsewhere

• NBA Playoff Capsules

• Bryant's Teammates Deserve Bandwidth

• Senators jolt Lightning to push Tampa Bay to the brink

• Broussard just grand as Indians slam Red Sox

• Atkins homer lifts Rockies past Phillies

• Earnhardt Posthumously Enters Hall of Fame

• Bush, Williams, Leinart, Young among top prizes in draft

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• Moms Most Likely to Pass Heart Disease on to Kids

• Heart Attacks Are Biggest Threat to U.S. Firefighters

• Drug plan leaves some in the hole

• Tricking the stomach to fight obesity

• Patients More Open to Treatment Side Effects as Disease Progresses

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• Apple to recycle old Macs for free

• More...

• Home and garden news elsewhere

• Simple ways to make your home healthier

• 'Green roofs' growing more popular

• Garden Q & A: A Stranger Comes to Dinner

• More...

• Travel news elsewhere

• New Orleans hopes Jazz Fest will ease Katrina blues

• Warm days and crisp nights

• 4 fly-fishing hot spots

• More...

Thursday, April 27:

• Fifth Street project contracts in tumble and polish process

• Robbery suspect arrested

• Gov. Blagojevich's school district reorganization bill wins approval in the House and goes back to the Senate for final approval

• Letters:

• Preschoolers' park experience tainted by drug encounter

• Veterans' commemorative park desecrated

• 2006 Illinois State Fair contest details and rule books out, also available online

• Lincoln Rotary Club garage sale Saturday

• Genealogical workshop on Saturday

• Chester 4-H

• Road-building industry has interesting origin

• Park district volleyball tournament

Wednesday, April 26

Tuesday, April 25

Monday, April 24

Saturday, April 22

Friday, April 21