June 23

• New partnership with IHSA highlights Lightning Safety Week

• DUI enforcement effort announced for July 4 holiday period

• 2 held in Illinois deputy shooting, standoff

June 22

• A day and evening of fun in downtown Lincoln Saturday
  Main Street Lincoln and Railsplitter Antique Car Club to host fundraiser for St. Jude

• New Beginnings Thrift Shop moves across the street

• Illinois bank standoff ends peacefully

June 21

• Logan County: New 911 center progressing, Emden spur to see new construction, airport operation to expand

• The Mill in final phases of demolition

• Gov. Blagojevich, Democratic governors call on U.S. Senate to pass pro-union legislation

• Governor's statement on Senate resolution rejecting budget as amended by Illinois House

• Illinois governor's commutes costing taxpayers

June 20

• Garden walk to benefit world hunger

• Illinois primary election moves up
  Earlier primary date gives Illinois louder voice in presidential election process

June 19

• City briefs
  City officials approve energy-saving purchase and building bonds

• Road closure in Broadwell Township

• State fire marshal urges fireworks safety as part of governor's campaign to keep families cool and safe this summer

• Gov. Blagojevich announces new funding to expand services for children with developmental disabilities

June 18

• Vibrant new Springfield Route 66 business helps save the old Mill on Route 66 in Lincoln

• Illinois acquires personal and professional Abraham Lincoln documents and objects in extraordinary Taper Collection

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