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Articles from the past week

Oct. 14

• County grapples with new budget

• Caterpillar Foundation helps Lincoln College

• First winter weather outlook

• Gov. Blagojevich's health care plan for kids gains endorsements
  More than 200 organizations support All Kids

Oct. 13

• Logan County Courthouse Centennial celebration shaping up
  Parade and memorabilia

Oct. 12

• 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

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

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