March 30

• 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

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

March 28

• 21st annual Community Health Fair

• Logan County Health Department investigation into deadly bacteria outbreak winds down

• Gov. Blagojevich introduces new rule to ensure women's access to prescription contraceptives after new tactic to deny women access to birth control surfaces
  Governor's proposed rule would require pharmacies to post signs letting women know their rights and how to file complaints
  Women who think they were lied to about their contraceptive being out of stock can call 1 (800) 280-4149 to file a complaint

March 27

• Storm damage estimated at $9 million

• Summary of damage survey results from the March 12 tornadic storms over central Illinois

• Plans build toward blowout Abraham Lincoln 200th birthday celebration

• Gov. Blagojevich urges Treasurer Topinka to support assault weapons ban
  Governor sends letter to Topinka urging her to use position as state's only Republican officeholder to lobby other Republicans to support ban

March 25

• County briefs

• Gov. Blagojevich, victims' families, advocates urge lawmakers in Springfield to pass statewide assault weapons ban

March 24

• Congressman LaHood touches base with local citizenry

• Local health departments seek additional funding

• U.S. interagency strategic plan in place for avian influenza
  Key wild bird populations monitored since 1998

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