April 17

• New features at this year's Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Contest & Crafts Festival Sept. 15-17

• Ex-Illinois governor convicted

• As mumps cases in Illinois rise, state public health director encourages vaccination and education
  Know the symptoms and how to protect yourself and your family

• New service officers have helped thousands of additional veterans in first quarter of 2006
  Added staff helped more than 5,500 additional Illinois veterans apply for benefits and services in first quarter of 2006

April 14

• The storms keep coming
  Two strong storms have stuck the area so far today and more are anticipated before the day is out.

  • Pictures from last night's storm damage

• County briefs

• Illinois coal mine industry marks record third consecutive year without a fatality

• April 14 marks the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's assassination
  Lincoln slain 141 years ago at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.

April 13

• City briefs
  City moves cautiously on residential TIF district, insurance consultant to review all city policies, and Fifth Street Road agreement in process

• Bomke announces survey results for the 50th District

• Gov. Blagojevich announces Lincoln Academy laureates
  Six individuals receive state's highest award

• Religious objects in condos

April 12

• City briefs
  Sewer and tap fees and new commercial property development addressed

• Weather highlights from the first week of April

• IDOT gives motorists a break during Easter weekend, offers motorists tips to conserve fuel

April 11

• Local officials view Logan County GIS parcel mapping plans
  Farmland assessments expected to decrease

• April 2 storm contained another tornado and powerful straight-line winds

• Clean water two-day celebration on Peoria riverfront
  Displays and speakers address protecting our natural resources

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