Aug. 7

• Atlanta teen dies in crash

• Run off Route 121 leaves one injured

• State's major emergency response exercise in Metro East area continues

Aug. 5

• State disaster exercise tests emergency response capabilities
  Mass evacuation and sheltering preparedness tested on Friday

• Rabid bat found in Springfield
  State public health director issues warning to stay away from bats

• State announces acquisition of helicopter to increase public safety in northern Illinois
  Illinois public safety agencies receive record $5.1 million in counterterrorism and drug enforcement equipment last year

• War hero selected as grand marshal of Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade

Aug. 4

• State jumps on underage drinking incidents
  New Tracking Alcohol in IL implements state investigators to uncover alcohol source, keeps sales violation history, incorporates drinking consequences campaign

• Attorney General Madigan issues alert: Scam artists targeting people on Medicare

• Gov. Blagojevich announces major insurance fraud settlement making thousands of military service members in Illinois eligible for monetary relief

Aug. 3

• Rep. Mitchell wants LDC opened to help veterans

  • Letter to Gov. Blagojevich requests fund transfer to open cottages for veteran care; also suggests community decide additional use for 102 acres

• Fair doubles demo derby prize money

  • Pictures from the fair

• State grant assistance available to help eligible residents afford high summer electric bills

• July was hot, sticky and wet

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

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