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• Illinois utilities agree to Gov. Blagojevich's request to waive reconnection and deposit fees for low-income households
  Agreement will maximize the benefits of LIHEAP funding intended to keep thousands of vulnerable Illinoisans warm this winter

Articles from the past week

Oct. 11

• County continues development work

• Gov. Blagojevich visits families in southern Illinois and Metro East to discuss 'All Kids' plan
  Governor's plan would make Illinois only state in the country to offer comprehensive health coverage to every child

Oct. 10

• ALMH and area agencies prepared for biohazard-chemical response

• Gov. Blagojevich brings together state, congressional and local leaders to launch statewide Winter Assistance Days

Oct. 8

• Alley Kats polka band new to this year's Germanfest celebration

• Area businesses recognized for employing people with disabilities

• New IRS rules for vehicle donation

• Rainfall above normal over much of Illinois during warm September

Oct. 7

• City briefs

• Gov. Blagojevich unveils landmark proposal to provide comprehensive health coverage for every child in Illinois

Oct. 6

• 22nd annual Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
  Hot sweet rolls, unique handcrafts, historic tours

• Springfield robbers tracked and apprehended in Lincoln

• State-sponsored insurance hotline answers consumer questions

• Gov. Blagojevich encourages Illinoisans to save money and conserve energy with Energy Star Change a Light, Change the World

• Gov. Blagojevich orders review of tour boat safety in Illinois

Oct. 5

• Illinois ranks first in nation for providing health care to working parents who need it

• Other news:

• Space travel corporation names astronaut as VP and test pilot

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