Dec. 9

• 2006 Festival of Trees inspires holiday spirit
  It could be called the 'upside-down year'

  • Pictures from 2006 Festival of Trees

• City briefs

• Gov. Blagojevich announces $2.78 million in Conservation 2000 grants to protect Illinois’ environment
  51 grants benefit habitat in 88 counties throughout Illinois
  Includes Lower Sangamon Valley Partnership

• Recalls issued Dec. 3-7 include door locks, furniture, air rifles and mood necklaces

Dec. 8

• City of Lincoln brush pickup begins

• Gov. Blagojevich asks President Bush for federal assistance after hard-hitting winter storm
  State continues to work with local communities on recovery efforts

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

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