News from Elsewhere (fresh daily from the Web)

• Logan County ESDA name to change

• Illinois women's right to birth control upheld by state commission

• 11 area fire departments awarded $852,796 in homeland security grants

• Illinois utilities to strengthen terrorism prevention measures

• Other news:

• New state maps available

Articles from the past week

Wednesday

• County engineer commended

• Gov. Blagojevich encourages farmers affected by drought to apply for state low-interest loan program
  Additional funds available to preserve waterways

• Seventh annual Illinois History Conference offers archaeological sessions, past to present

• Illinois continues conservation of water and land along Illinois River

Tuesday

• Cab fares to go up

• Higher than anticipated repair/renovation costs and tax increases can land property owners in hot water
  New laws established to aid in making knowledgeable decisions

• The virtue of honesty, evidenced at Illinois State Fair

Monday

• $3.5 million package aimed at halting the ravages of methamphetamine in Illinois

Saturday

• Illinois cleaning up crime-controlled neighborhoods
  Repeat violent criminals to face long-term lockup

• Illinois a leading state in terrorism defense
  Airport safety measures added

• Other news:

• Department of Natural Resources honors volunteers
  Recognition ceremony at Illinois State Fair

Friday

• Developer gets notice not to build, visits City Hall to find out what changed

• County addresses Sysco and Main Street Lincoln financial matters

• GoRedbirds.com -- bookmark it

• Other news:

• Prisoners' work beautifies the Illinois State Fairgrounds -- all year-round

Thursday

• City finds possible fill for Sysco bond shortfall

• Potential for severe weather this afternoon

• Governor thanks President Bush and Illinois congressional delegation for their hard work on transportation bill
  Calls on Republicans in General Assembly to act in a bipartisan
  manner and support funding for road projects

• Other news:

• Governor to pack day with KidCare enrollment campaign, Illinois rail transportation recognition, a stop at Midway Airport and conclude with the twilight state fair kickoff parade

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