News Index
(from the last 7 days)

Friday, August 19, 2005

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

Stunning, colorful sights; relaxed viewing of beautiful art and more in charming park settings; fun for the whole family. It's nearly time for the 2005 Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival.

• Storm causes electrical damages

• Logan County Courthouse centennial approaching fast
  Wanted: tales, photos and such from the past 100 years

• Early morning I-55 crash near Williamsville claims driver's life

• 'In case of emergency' entries in cell phones could save lives

• World, national news

• Israeli forces empty Gaza's Gadid settlement

• Gaza Pullout Resumes After Violent Clashes

• Missiles fired at U.S. Navy ship in Jordan

• Pope calls for religions to oppose racism together

• More...

• Coast Guard Auxiliary rescues Navy Seal

• Weather anomalies

 Community

• Divorce recovery support group begins Sept. 12

• Serving in the military  sponsored by American Legion Post 263

• Calendar of events

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

 Business

• NEED A JOB? FIND IT HERE!    (3)

• Classifieds    (13)

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• Business news elsewhere

• Stocks gain on earnings optimism

• Caterpillar to expand China presence

• More...

The Sports Page

• Big Ten men's basketball team falls 87-83 in foreign tour finale

• Big Ten men's basketball team gains second victory on foreign tour

• Sport Tours International All-Stars update

• Sports news elsewhere

• More to do
  Stewart not satisfied despite hottest run of career

• AL: Rivera hits two three-run homers as Angels maul Red Sox

• NL: Miller drives in two as Brewers beat Astros

• Selig unhappy over lack of union response on steroids

• Four cities in frame for 2008 U.S. Olympic trials

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• Kids learn eating and exercise habits from parents

• New for Back to School: Meningitis, Whooping Cough Vaccines

• Parents Have a Place in Child Psychotherapy

• Diet, Stress, and Emotions: The Mind-Body-Diet Connection

• Study: Newborn Hearing Tests Effective

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• Intel sees WiMax project expanded to 100 cities

• Project aims to create 3D television by 2020

• Tube Television Isn't Dead Yet

• More..

• Home and garden news elsewhere

• How To Select Versatile Furnishings for Your Home

• Top 10 Sources for Furniture Bargains

• Garden Q & A: Love in a Cold Climate

• More...

• Travel news elsewhere

• South Carolina: 72 holes in 72 hours

• 'Taking the waters' in Hot Springs

• Destination spas carving new niches

• More...

Thursday, Aug. 18:

• 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

• New state maps available

• Illinois farmland values rise

• Home canning update

• Invention Mysteries: Wright's little-known son invented Lincoln Logs in 1918

• Book Look: 'Hachiko Waits'

Wednesday, Aug. 17

Tuesday, Aug. 16

Monday, Aug. 15

Saturday, Aug. 13

Friday, Aug. 12