Thursday, March 30, 2006

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

• County briefs

• Severe weather possible

• IDOT partners with the University of Illinois to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the interstate system

• Tougher penalties for police impersonation win final legislative approval; Gov. Blagojevich pledges to sign
  Legislation would increase jail time for police impersonation, create new offense for impersonation while carrying a deadly weapon, and broaden definition of peace officer to include local, state and federal officials

• World, national news

• U.N. gives Iran 30 days to clear suspicions

• Immigration in spotlight at Mexico summit

• Jury deliberates Moussaoui's fate

• 'Wonderful day': Journalist Carroll freed in Iraq

• Sole Sago Mine survivor heads for Miracle Road

• More...

• Immigration solution

• Washington-Monroe honor roll
  Third nine weeks

• 14 individuals named as IESA Scholar Attitude Award winners

• Invention Mysteries
  Soldier's invention on display at the Smithsonian Institution

• Education news elsewhere

• Financial Aid: Is that all I get?
  Award letters will arrive soon -- if you're not happy, don't panic.

• Asperger Syndrome Support & Awareness of C.I. (autistic spectrum disorder) meets

• Serving in the military

• Calendar of events

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

 Business

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• Classifieds    (21)

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• Business news elsewhere

• Corporate profits lift GDP

• More...

• Illinois' Brown, Augustine and Weber participate in Final Four events

• Sports news elsewhere

• NCAA men's basketball

• NCAA women's basketball

• Streaking Nets down Grizzlies

• Finally, postseason
  LeBron's 46 gives Cavs first playoff berth since 1998

• NFL: Owners crack down on excessive celebrations

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• Dieting war strategy: Give in to win

• FDA: No concern from benzene tests in soda

• U.S. Military Has New Online Mental Health Resource

• Pneumonia Vaccine Saving Lives

• Study: Bird-flu vaccine safe, but only partly effective

• Impaired Thinking Boosts Elderly Falling Risk

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• New iPod software lets users set maximum volume

• More...

Wednesday, March 29:

• New reality show to premiere in Lincoln tonight

• CIEDC Logan County Head Start joins national celebration of Week of the Young Child

• Coroner's inquest reviews snowy Route 121 three-vehicle crash that left two dead

• Gov. Blagojevich announces Sangamon County approved for federal disaster assistance for people, businesses and governments affected by March 12 tornadoes
  Federal declaration also includes assistance for affected governments in Greene, Logan, Morgan and Scott counties

• Statement from Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich on the retirement of Lane Evans, congressman

• News from U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood

• Senate approves legislation to promote economic development in central Illinois

• Letter: Lincoln gas prices

• Support group explores divorce-related topics
  'Moving On, Growing Closer to God'

• Oasis update

• Book Look: 'Cash, Credit Cards, or Checks'

Tuesday, March 28

Monday, March 27

Saturday, March 25

Friday, March 24

Thursday, March 23