Wednesday, August 02, 2006

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

A 20-year-old Lincoln woman won the Logan County Fair Queen Pageant on Tuesday evening. Katelyn Frontone takes the runway after being crowned 2006 Miss Logan County Fair queen.
 
Even though temperatures still hovered near the 90-degree mark and humidity remained high, a steady southerly breeze allowed the grandstand crowd to enjoy the outdoor event.

[picture and caption by Jan Youngquist] click on picture for larger image

See complete story in Today's Top Stories.

• A new queen reigns over 2006 Logan County Fair

• First human case of West Nile confirmed, and positive bird and mosquito samples found in new counties

• Illinois residents urged to take advantage of local cooling centers and energy assistance programs to stay safe during period of dangerous heat
  $9 million in energy assistance funding now available

• Settlement reached with St. Paul Travelers Insurance Company
  Investigation uncovered unlawful bid-rigging scheme
  Illinois to receive $8 million payment

• World, national news

• Hezbollah launches rocket onslaught on Israel

• Iraq vows security takeover this year

• Heat cooks eastern part of USA

• More...

• Business equipment stolen

• View the Logan County Comprehensive Plan and Greenways Plan drafts 

• Logan County Fair

• Oasis update

• AMVETS Auxiliary news

• Calendar of events

• Hear what's going on in the community
  Listen to CITV5 'Wednesday Night Live,' 7-8 p.m.

• How to help victims of earthquakes, hurricanes and more

• Show results

  • 4-H Dairy Show

  • 4-H Horse & Pony Show

  • 4-H Poultry Show

 Business

• NEED A JOB? FIND IT HERE!    (2) 

• Classifieds    (11) 

• Legal notices    (1)

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• Business news elsewhere

• Procter & Gamble profit jumps

• In strategy shift, AOL makes more services free in chase for ads

• The mail and the Net

• More...

• 'Weight Loss Surgery: Is It Right for You?'

• Book reviews elsewhere

• 'Blame It on the Rain'

• 'Grayson'

• More...

• Movie reviews elsewhere

  • 'The Night Listener'

  • 'The Descent'

  • More...

• Sports news elsewhere

• Yanks take AL East lead, welcome Abreu

• Utley's streak at 33 games as Phils beat Cards

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• West Nile thriving in searing summer heat

• Pregnancy and Pot Don't Mix

• Breathing your way to lower blood pressure

• Medicare Drug Plan Still Fuels Dissatisfaction

• Surgery Continues to Help Severe Emphysema Cases

• Progress In Battle Against Life-threatening Acute Allergy

• More...

• Law news elsewhere

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• McAfee software flaw found

• More...

Tuesday, Aug. 1:

• Plan will define future growth in municipalities and in county
  Public invited to help steer growth

• Heat advisory

• Amber Alert issued: Three children last seen near Champaign

• New legislation to make college more affordable for middle-class families

• 44th District weekly update
  Senate GOP task force to take closer look at hospital board

• New law to protect children from online predators

• Meeting Aug. 1: Farmers Supporting Independent Agriculture

• Weekly Outlook: Weather

• Logan County Fair:

• 4-H Home Beautification Show

• View the Logan County Comprehensive Plan and Greenways Plan drafts

• Lincoln AMVETS Post 71 news

• Illinois Junior Girls' Golf Championship

• First place determined in women's softball season

Monday, July 31

Saturday, July 29

Friday, July 28

Thursday, July 27

Wednesday, July 26