Dec. 7

• Lincoln Holiday Inn Express staff shows off rejuvenated interiors

• Mount Pulaski ice storm brush pickup set

• Salvation Army announces rental assistance

• Gov. Blagojevich directs inmates, state trucks and equipment to assist more communities with debris removal
  Illinois National Guard visits more than 4,000 homes in Decatur to check on welfare of residents still without power

Dec. 6

• City briefs
  Preparations continue for south lift station renovation
  General obligation bond issue renewed

• Cold night on the way

• CIEDC begins its 2007 capital campaign, 'Community Support for Community Action'

• Gov. Blagojevich declares 49 counties, including Logan, state disaster areas after heavy snow, ice and extended power outages
  State Emergency Operations Center remains activated to coordinate assistance with local emergency management officials

• Gov. Blagojevich announces new study shows Illinois leading the nation in health improvement

Dec. 5

• Lincoln officials seek solution to wastewater treatment plant permit renewal
  City opts to research questionable water flow figures

• New Veterans' Affairs director accepts invitation to tour former Lincoln Developmental Center

• Mitchell seeks state disaster declaration

Dec. 4

• Logan County residents still without power after Thursday snow and ice storm

• It's tails, and Dick Logan returns as county board chairman

• Snow and ice set wintry scene for Lincoln's Christmas parade

• City landfill increases hours for storm debris

• State Emergency Operations Center to assess train derailment near Benton

• Gov. Blagojevich opens 122 state buildings this winter to shelter anyone seeking refuge from the cold

• State agencies and Illinois National Guard assist homebound and stranded after winter storm

Dec. 2

• State fire marshal and governor introduce Keep Warm Illinois campaign
  Fire safety tips to help families stay safe during the holiday season and winter months

• Illinois observes National Meth Awareness Day, highlights innovative Meth Prison and Reentry Program

• New environmental health website launched: Healthy Schools for Healthy Learning

Dec. 1

• Major winter storm causes widespread power outages
  Weather and emergency officials advise staying home for remainder of the day

• Illinois American Water offers cold weather tips

• Senate stamps Illinois minimum wage increase with final approval
  Current $6.50/hour goes to $7.50 on July 1, 2007, increasing to $8.25 by July 1, 2008

• Area Agency on Aging awards funding

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