Tuesday, May 02, 2006

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

• City puts tough times behind
  Lincoln mayor opens new year with appointments and State of the City address

• Three-day exercise to test state's ability to handle pandemic flu and terrorist events begins today
  Nearly 2,000 to participate at several venues

• First-time filers for Gov. Blagojevich's Illinois Cares Rx program can now apply online
  Seniors and people with disabilities encouraged to visit www.state.il.us/aging before the Medicare Part D May 15 deadline

• Illinois kicks off mercury thermostat collection
  Recycling pilot project builds on governor's efforts to reduce mercury in environment

• World, national news

• U.S. predicts U.N. support for sanctions in Iran

• Top U.S. diplomat joins Darfur talks

• Olmert plans meeting with Abbas

• Immigrants hope for action after big protest

• More...

• Leaf fungal diseases and broadleaf weed control
  By John Fulton

• Weekly outlook: USDA projections

• Agriculture news elsewhere

• U.S. farmers plant corn, soybeans faster than a year ago

• USDA report: Crop Progress

• Early weed pressure slowing planting

• It's a good time to sell soybeans, analyst says

• More...

 Business

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• Business news elsewhere

• Ethanol Demand Lifts ADM 3Q Profit 29 Pct.

• More...

• Calendar of events

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

• Sports news elsewhere

• Inspired Nowitzki steers Mavericks into semis

• Oilers strike it lucky to eliminate top-ranked Red Wings

• Impressive Zito guides Athletics to Angels shutout

• Hudson heroics lead Braves to victory over Rockies

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• Fear the phone, not the doorknob, US germ expert says

• Take Care of Baby Before Conception

• Study: Spray flu vaccine may be better for kids under 5

• Type 2 Diabetes Rising Among U.S. Adolescents

• ADHD Drugs Can Stunt Growth

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• New breed of tiny camcorder simple to use, easy on wallet

• More...

Monday, May 1:

• Logan County wringing wet after heavy weekend rains

  • Pictures after the rains

• Illinois State Fair grandstand lineup released
  Features Big & Rich, Counting Crows and 'American Idol' star Carrie Underwood

• Gov. Blagojevich signs new law to reduce toxic mercury emissions
  Governor urges Illinois Pollution Control Board to approve aggressive new mercury emission standards

• Gov. Blagojevich tightens security at utilities and rail terminals
  Signs new laws to boost homeland security and protect valuable infrastructure

• 44th District weekly update

• Transport losses of pigs

• Special recognition

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