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Friday, June 24
County decides fate of balloon fest beer tent and discusses Sunday drinking hours Request for variance on the liquor ordinance draws heated comments
Lightning kills -- play it safe!
New Illinois legislation promotes alternative fuels, helps soybean producers and protects consumers from pesticide exposure
New law gives Illinoisans greater access to information about health care costs
Illinois continues to have good-quality drinking water
Rend Lake Conservancy District Board dissolved to protect the interests of the people New members to be appointed
Articles from the past week
Thursday
Lincoln native seen on TV piloting largest U.S. cruise ship
Inaugural voyage of largest-ever U.S.-flagged ship and first newly built U.S. cruise ship in nearly 50 years: Pride of America Lincoln native serves as second mate
Airport anniversary celebration this Saturday
Gov. Blagojevich signs bill that delivers $600,000 for new Shawnee Mass Transit District SMTD to serve working families in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski and Union counties
State fire marshal, State Farm partner to sponsor canine arson team recertification
Peoria VA clinic to be renamed for Bob Michel
Wednesday
County experiencing audit and computer aches and pains
New national survey finds parents unprepared to create a safer home
Treasurer's office extends hours for property tax collection
Gov. Blagojevich announces funding for minor league baseball stadium in southern Illinois New 4,000-seat stadium to provide economic boost
Tuesday
Sysco: 11 days and counting
City briefs
Gov. Blagojevich testifies that closing military installations threatens homeland security and will not achieve significant savings
Illinois' Dee Brown withdraws from NBA draft
Monday
Summertime: outdoors and mosquito time West Nile surveillance under way
LaHood testimony submitted at BRAC regional hearing in St. Louis states reasons to keep the 183rd Fighter Wing in Springfield
Illinois second state in the nation to require companies to notify consumers of security breaches New laws protect Illinois consumers from identity theft
Governor signs bill allowing for paid time off work to give blood New law designed to help ease blood shortages
40,000 ex-felons will return to 10 counties in Illinois
Saturday
Lincoln Community High School Foundation prepares for golf outing
Relay For Life of Minier set for July
Gov. Blagojevich welcomes new state police cadet class, announces rule change that broadens recruitment base by opening door for military veterans
Friday
City and county advance on major economic development project Sysco zoning and development agreements addressed
New wastewater treatment manager backed by experience
Recent rains ease drought concerns in western and southern Illinois
Looking for building parts? Try sale at new Habitat warehouse Saturday
Gov. Blagojevich signs legislation expanding mental health services for children in state care Illinois one of the first states to address wards' mental health needs Unprecedented step reflects DCFS goals and priorities under Blagojevich administration
Illinois military families to receive increased benefits in child care vouchers and insurance coverage
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