Thursday, February 02, 2006

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

Demolition of several undesirable buildings is nearly complete at Lincoln Estates, formerly known as the Lincoln Developmental Center. Mayor Beth Davis and city aldermen have sent a letter to Gov. Rod Blagojevich requesting that the state of Illinois turn the property and remaining buildings over to the city if the state has no plans for their use.

[picture by Butch King] click on picture for larger image

• Proposal to move Elkhart junior high students to Mount Pulaski brings strong response

• Bird flu poses threat to international security, U. of I. scholar says

• Gov. Blagojevich celebrates launch of the Dodge Caliber at the Chrysler Group's newly retooled Belvidere Assembly Plant

• Illinois Citizen Corps Council offers guidance, training to representatives of nearly 50 councils from throughout Illinois

• World, national news

• IAEA debates taking Iran to Security Council

• Quake victims' test of endurance

• House sends budget-cut bill to Bush's desk

• More...

• Park district notes

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

• Serving in the military  sponsored by American Legion Post 263

• Calendar of events

• Comedy night at Lincoln College

 Business

• NEED A JOB? FIND IT HERE!    (5)

• Classifieds    (11) 

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• Business news elsewhere

• Retailers post biggest sales gain since June

• More...

• Invention Mysteries
  $2,000 loss helped launch new invention for kids

• Lynx at Illinois Central

• Sports news elsewhere

• James takes command to lead Cavaliers past Nets

• North America gears up for brains against brawn Super Bowl

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• U.S. Scientists Create Bird Flu Vaccine That Thwarts Deadly Strain

• President's Health Reform Agenda Draws Mixed Reviews

• Women still neglect heart risk

• Nicotine Patch Before Quitting Doubles Success Rate

• Fatty Acid May Spur Prostate Cancer Growth

• Free Hotline Gives Snowboarders, Skiers Safety Tips

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• WHEEEE. (Why is my monitor squealing?)

• What settings for anti-aliasing?

• What's "MarkFun_Load_NT_Driver"

• More...

Wednesday, Feb. 1:

• President Bush delivers State of the Union address
  United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.

• Statement from Gov. Blagojevich in response to President Bush's State of the Union address

• Statement from Gov. Blagojevich on the passing of Coretta Scott King

• Accident victim faces illegal drug and alcohol charges

• State historic sites schedule Lincoln's Birthday events

• Letters:

  • Talk to your children, help them protect themselves

  • Out-of-stater appreciates obits

  • Contact with my hometown

• Academic honors at Lincoln College

• Support group explores divorce-related topics
  'Facing My Depression'

• Oasis update

• Book Look: 'The Perfect Friend'

• No. 6 Illinois rallies past Wisconsin to claim 66-51 win
  Dee Brown and Rich McBride score 16 points each

• ISU visits Miami of Ohio on Feb. 18

Tuesday, Jan. 31

Monday, Jan. 30

Saturday, Jan. 28

Friday, Jan. 27

Thursday, Jan. 26