Friday, June 02, 2006

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

• Northern Cook County mosquito sample tests for West Nile virus

• Gov. Blagojevich names acting director of new Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
  New department to provide treatment and services to juvenile offenders

• Attorney General Lisa Madigan is asked to investigate and protect evidence on governor's office role in hiring

• Illinois becomes first state in the nation to ban felons from owning or possessing unaltered dogs that could be used as weapons
  Gov. Blagojevich signs legislation toughening penalties against owners of vicious dogs that endanger the public

• World, national news

• U.N. says $100 million urgently needed to help Indonesian quake survivors

• Iranian president defiant as West ups pressure

• Iraqi Assails U.S. for Strikes on Civilians

• More...

• Illinois properties listed in National Register of Historic Places
  Route 66 sites, properties in Chicago, Hinsdale, Lake Forest, Will County and Litchfield make prestigious listing

• Reminder: Main Street Lincoln 'Puttin' on the Dog' for fifth annual Dog Daze of Summer
  Lincoln's pooches and owners ready for a howling good time Saturday

• Beason townwide sales

• Calendar of events

• How to help victims of earthquakes, hurricanes and more

• U of I giving away up to 110 full-ride MBAs

• Education news elsewhere

  • Most college graduates in debt

  • New Jersey 13-year-old wins national spelling bee, first girl since 1999

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• Business news elsewhere

• Job growth weak in May, but jobless rate slips

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• Mutterings: Sports, cars, the Chief and community
  By Jeff Mayfield

• Sports news elsewhere

• Hurricanes rally to reach Stanley Cup Finals

• Nowitzki shines as Suns fade

• Zito claims milestone strikeout as A's blank Twins

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• AOL says fixes e-mail software glitch

• Where in the world am I? Your phone might know

• DVD buzz: Embrace change

• Yahoo makes Web video search more like TV channels

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• Be On Guard Against Dog Bites

• Expert Advice on Heart Attack Now Online

• FDA: Restaurants on front lines in obesity fight

• U.S. Must Do More to Beat Cancer: Experts

• Laws Banning Tobacco Sales to Minors Don't Work

• Fewer Young American Teens Drinking

• Medicare posts 30 procedures' prices

• More...

• Home and garden news elsewhere

• Enjoy Summer Outdoor Living

• Wedding gift guide for nontraditional guests

• Garden Q & A: Squeak and Easy

• More...

• Travel news elsewhere

• Wander the fragrant streets of Mackinac Island

• Pikes Peak celebrates 200 years on America's map

• More...

Thursday, June 1:

• Main Street Lincoln 'Puttin' on the Dog' for fifth annual Dog Daze of Summer
  Lincoln's pooches and owners ready for a howling good time this Saturday

• Historical society to host antique appraisals

• Drought broken, task force deactivated

• Gov. Blagojevich announces $21 million in federal funding to enhance after-school programs and improve high school graduation rates
  Illinois Steps AHEAD grants to provide academic boost

• Letters:

• MS Walk success continues

• Peace broken on Saturday nights

• Help replenish local hospitals' blood supplies

• Campers with any disabilities welcome to attend UCP summer camp

• Invention Mysteries: As women compete on the PGA Tour, find out how golf was invented nearly 500 years ago

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Memorial Day holiday observed

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