May 22

• Sears pushing for early July opening

• County briefs: New prescription drug program coming to Logan County
  And more county information and happenings

• Cleanup of Decatur train derailment (pictures)

• Gov. Blagojevich stresses safety as motorists hit the roadways for Memorial Day weekend

• Illinois EPA encourages Illinoisans to adopt conservation practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

May 21

• County: Rail Splitter delayed
  Lagging coroner pay to increase

• County briefs: New prescription drug program coming to Logan County
  And more county information and happenings

• Freight train derails in Decatur (pictures)

  • More pictures from freight derailment

• Hastert and Poshard announce recommendations for $31 billion capital plan

May 20

• City: New fire chief hired

• Gov. Blagojevich announces more than $2.8 million to help protect Illinoisans from West Nile virus

May 19

• City approached with Monsanto request for Lincoln and Logan County Enterprise Zone

• Search for Lincoln teen continues

• 'Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America' exhibit to visit Springfield Tuesday-Thursday
  One-of-a-kind mobile exhibit is touring the nation in honor of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial

• Pop star Fergie to perform Aug. 8 at Illinois State Fair

May 17

• Historic downtown Lincoln celebrated
  May is National Historic Preservation Month

• Gov. Blagojevich creates Illinois Seismic Safety Task Force
  Governor directs state agencies to review and enhance Illinois' current earthquake damage prevention strategies

• Winners of Illinois State Fair Burma Shave contest selected
  Springfield woman and Elgin student submit top entries

• What's that purple thing in the tree?

May 16

• Search continues for missing Lincoln youth

• Lincoln teen missing on fishing trip
  Search begun on Tuesday evening continues

• Community Action asks community for vehicle for senior programs

• City Hall to enter the age of security

• Family bicycle ride set for Saturday afternoon

• Governor and state police remind young Internet users of potential online dangers
  Summer NetSmartz training provides safety tips to protect children while online

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