Aug. 2

• 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

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

July 31

• Logan County Fair Association and Luehrs' Ideal Rides team up with bargains

• Heat advisory continues

• J&S Auto Centre gives new 2007 Outlander ATVs to local law enforcement departments

• State Department of Public Health offers safety tips to prevent injury during activities to keep cool

July 29

• Seven Logan County women to vie for crown

• Military asked to come to Logan County Fair opening day
  Armed forces picture set for evening

• Gov. Blagojevich announces start of cooling grant program

July 28

• Private property rights strengthen under new Illinois law
  Law ensures fairer compensation for private property taken

• Warm weather, great times outdoors, and it's mosquito season
  Protect your family from West Nile

• Illinois Amtrak use breaks record second year running

• Mattoon and Tuscola are on FutureGen's short list
  World's cleanest coal plant is one step closer to coming to Illinois

July 27

• City to move on immediate fix for Fifth Street Road

• Gov. Blagojevich asks President Bush for federal disaster declaration covering St. Clair, Madison, Clinton, Jefferson and Washington counties

• Gov. Blagojevich signs new safeguards for Illinois miners and rescuers

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