What is 52 feet wide and 40 feet long, weighs more than 5 tons before loaded, and flies? This TBM warbird was a marvel that helped win World War II. It could carry up to 4 tons of rockets or 2 tons of depth bombs.  [picture by Jan Youngquist] click on picture for larger image.

See story below - "Spectacle in the sky"

• Guest commentary: 'Evangeli-phobes' lose their favorite target

• State public health director warns residents to protect themselves against ticks and disease
  Increased reports of ticks this season 

• FDA announces results of investigation into illegal promotion of OxyContin by Purdue Frederick Company

• Births at ALMH

• Health news elsewhere

• Lawmakers push for change in food safety oversight

• Many Americans Confused About Cancer: Survey

• 4 Keys to Changing Your Diet into Successful Long Term Weight Loss!

• More...

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Wednesday, May 16:

• Building collapses on man during storm

• County board approves borrowing

• Theory predicts aging process in DVDs, Plexiglas, other polymer glasses

• Vital legislation for the renewal of downtown Springfield

• State public health director extends alert after previous warning about illness linked to ground beef consumption
  Second recall -- still no Illinois cases of E. coli from consumption of recalled beef

• CIEDC Head Start enrollment opens

• Support group explores divorce-related topics
  'Facing My Depression'

• Oasis update

• Praise Service at Camp Griesheim on Sunday

Tuesday, May 15

Monday, May 14

Saturday, May 12

Friday, May 11

Thursday, May 10