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Tuesday, June 28
Tourism prepared to connect visitors to Abraham Lincoln in Logan County Lincoln and Logan County to invite business guests
NOAA's National Weather Service illuminates lightning safety information
High-level state officials and union leaders discuss state initiatives and labor protections during the Mother Jones Festival in central Illinois
Articles from the past week
Monday
Man found dead in motel room Airport celebrates a 'big one' Local radio station adds 'Open Mike' morning call-in program Governor ends state investment in Sudan Illinois prepares to take drought measures protecting public safety and economy IEPA asks citizens to begin water-conscious efforts MAP grants to increase this year
Airport celebrates a 'big one'
Local radio station adds 'Open Mike' morning call-in program
Governor ends state investment in Sudan
Illinois prepares to take drought measures protecting public safety and economy IEPA asks citizens to begin water-conscious efforts
MAP grants to increase this year
Saturday (Yes, it's Saturday's edition)
Genesis opens new thrift shop in Lincoln
State kicks off FamilyCare summer enrollment campaign
Downstate mass transit districts get $11 million to help meet expansion needs St. Clair and Madison counties' Metro East area transit systems receive nearly $6 million
Friday
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
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
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