Dec. 12

• Agreements with Illinois' three major coal-fired power companies lead to approval of state mercury pollution reduction plan
  Plan to improve public health reduces emissions by 90 percent

• Gov. Blagojevich announces historic agreement with Midwest Generation to reduce power plant pollutants and deliver dramatic clean-air benefits

• Gov. Blagojevich names Sheila Nix and Louanner Peters deputy governors for his second term
  After serving governor through first term, Deputy Gov. Bradley Tusk returning to East Coast to work in the private sector

• New study shows sustained health benefits from Department of Human Services programs
  Illinois moms in state-funded maternal and child health programs less likely to have premature or low birth weight babies

Dec. 11

• Mount Pulaski citywide boil order

• Gov. Blagojevich awards grants for anhydrous ammonia security
  35 fertilizer dealers will share funds intended to deter the illicit production of methamphetamine

• 'Lunch and Learn' offers legal direction for families caring for older adults and grandparents raising children

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

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