Thursday, June 22, 2006

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

• Mount Pulaski woman dies in second hit-and-run accident this week

• Keep Cool Illinois campaign to help families stay safe, healthy and cool this summer
  $8 million available for state's summer energy assistance program

• Lightning Safety Awareness Week

• First lady Patricia Blagojevich addresses women business leaders at Women Employed luncheon
  Mrs. Blagojevich helps kick off Working Women for Change initiative

• DHS plans to transition 200 individuals from state-operated developmental centers to community living

• World, national news



• Bush commemorates Hungary's revolt against communism

• S. Korea: North's missile launch not imminent

• Karzai says 600 Afghan deaths 'not acceptable'

• Iran seriously considering offer: Annan

• Major fires char land in the West

• More...

• Swine emissions project

• Agriculture news elsewhere

• DJ US Cash Grain Outlook:Bullish Convergence Of Basis/Futures

• Bush Continues to Push for Doha Success

• Herbicides Bring Significant Environment, Soil Benefits

• States Continue to Actively Address Biotechnology

• More...

 Business

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• Classifieds    (9)

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• Business news elsewhere

• Leading economic indicators slide 0.6% in May; weekly jobless claims rise

• More...

• Great time for Logan County 4-H'ers in Chicago

• Calendar of events

• How to help victims of earthquakes, hurricanes and more

• Top 10 myths of tree care

• Home and garden news elsewhere

• 7 Things to Know About Keeping Cool

• (Way More Than) 20 Ways to Lower Your Home Cooling Costs

• Maintaining a Central Air-Conditioner

• Tabletop Fountains

• More...

• Invention Mysteries
  Beloved French inventor made underwater exploration possible

• Mustang game

• Sports news elsewhere

• White Sox pummel Cardinals for second straight game

• Mets waste Reyes' cycle

• For Riley and Heat, a Long Chase Ends in Joy

• Ghana eliminates U.S. with 2-1 win; Africans advance

• FIFA World Cup

• IOC picks three finalists for 2014 Winter Games

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• More than 14 percent lack health insurance in U.S.

• More Than One-Third of Iraq Troops Suffering Migraines

• Magnetic Stimulation May Ease Migraine Pain

• For 'ancient grains,' a future in the American diet

• Condoms Protect Against Cervical Cancer

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• Summer Began Yesterday. Stay Safe With Personal UV Monitor.

• More...

Wednesday, June 21:

• County and Mount Pulaski receive storm recovery funds

• Severe weather possible

• Gov. Blagojevich signs laws strengthening protections for victims of domestic violence and hate crimes
  Laws improve tracking of repeat domestic offenders and allow victims of hate crimes to receive compensation under the Crime Victims Compensation Act

• New swine specialist looking forward to assisting the diverse Illinois industry

• Support group explores divorce-related topics
  'Financial Survival'

• Oasis update

• Washington-Monroe honor roll

• Students earn academic honors at Lincoln College

• Book Look: 'Pirates'

• Pinto game

• Mustang games

Tuesday, June 20

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Thursday, June 15