Thursday, December 30, 2004

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CST)

• Access to flu vaccine expanded to reduce risk of dangerous outbreak

• Illinois receives $7 million federal incentive bonus for child support enforcement

• World, national news

• Tsunami death toll tops 116,000  (CNN)

• Aid groups gear up for huge relief operation  (IHT)

• Tsunami death toll soars to 114,000  (MSNBC)

• Tsunami Death Toll Jumps Over 120,000  (Reuters)

• Tsunami death toll rockets to 114,000  (USA Today)

• More...

• Feathered escapees back in protective custody
  Pheasant hunting levels restored

 Features

• Invention Mysteries
  It's time for our final invention quiz of the year

• Tips for care of houseplants during winter

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• NEED A JOB? FIND IT HERE!  (1)

• Classifieds    (7)

• Legal notices

Submit a classified ad online  [Lowest cost for advertising in the county!]

• Business news elsewhere

• US Holiday Online Shopping Up 24 Pct to $8.8 Bln

• Chicago Factory Growth Slows

• More...

• Serving in the military  sponsored by American Legion Post 263

• Calendar of events

• 2004 State Farm Holiday Classic

  • Railers lose to Mount Zion: pictures from the game

• Sports news elsewhere

• NBA Wrap: McGrady Shoots Rockets to Victory Over Cavs

• ESPN.com

• SI.com

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• Vioxx, Celebrex Furor Tops Health News for '04
  Imported drugs, flu vaccine shortage were other big issues this year

• Drug Puts Brakes on Vision Loss

• FDA approves new drug for severe pain

• Exercise Cuts Heart, Diabetes Risk Factors

• Study Urges End to Racial Gap in Health Care

• Complaints flare over soldiers' mental health care

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• Don't Buy That New Gadget

• Remember chivalry as you play with your gadgets

• More...

Wednesday, Dec. 29:

• Crash data evaluations to improve Illinois highway safety

• Bald eagles soar friendly skies of Illinois
  Birds already spotted, will remain in area through February

• Keokuk Bald Eagle Appreciation Days

• Cast your vote for the official state of Illinois amphibian and reptile before Friday midnight deadline

• Research studies effects of soy baby formula on intestinal development

• What do your mayor and aldermen do?
  Take a look at the following assignments. It may give you a brief view of the scope of activity and decision-making they are involved in.
  Lincoln City Council committee assignments

• Citizens at work for the city of Lincoln in official volunteer positions:
  City of Lincoln commissions

• Oasis update

• 2004 State Farm Holiday Classic

  • Railers defeat Tinley Park in State Farm Classic: game pictures

Tuesday, Dec. 28

Monday, Dec. 27

Friday, Dec. 24

Thursday, Dec. 23