News from Elsewhere (fresh daily from the Web)

• Health department begins administering flu vaccine

• Illinois Department of Labor launches statewide awareness campaign on VESSA protections in the workplace

• Other news:

• People Are Today's Heroes awarded
  Breast cancer researcher and pediatric ophthalmologist recognized

Articles from the past week

Oct. 15

• Communities prepare for Red Ribbon Week

• Other news:

• The quiet giant

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

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