Wednesday

• County goat holds up financial planning

• Gov. Blagojevich signs law requiring more schools to serve breakfast

• Regional conference addressing Lake Michigan water supply

• First lady Patti Blagojevich launches the Children's Reading Club

Tuesday

• Gov. Blagojevich sends sustainable energy plan to Illinois Commerce Commission
  Plan outlined in State of the State address requires Illinois utilities to generate at least 8 percent of electricity from renewable sources by 2012
  Aggressive plan expected to give wind power major boost

• Gov. Blagojevich announces electronic disease reporting for hospitals, health care providers
  Secure Web system will help direct state response to biological attacks, reports of emerging infectious diseases

Monday

• Lincoln College names new president

• Lincoln Speedway owners want to bring national event to town

• Illinois extends voter registration deadline to 14 days before election

Saturday

• The Railers won big at Southeast last night: pictures from game

• Lincoln College celebrates 140th anniversary with Charter Day celebration

• Gov. Blagojevich highlights $2 billion clean coal technology project

• New Illinois Wildlife Grant program aids endangered species, habitats

Friday

• WL-B Wolverines state champs!

• Effingham and region receive critical Opportunity Returns investment
  Backing for HN Automotive ups long-term viability

• Gov. Blagojevich blasts President Bush's proposed budget for threatening health and stability of Illinois' heartland
  Governor urges Bush to fund programs that will spur economic growth and improve quality of life in rural Illinois

Thursday

• Community mourns loss of friend

• New management of state employee pharmacy benefits could save $120 million

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