Feb. 25

• Logan County man goes out to burn field, does not return

• Gov. Blagojevich's 'Less Red Tape' legislation to ease burden on local schools and teachers wins Senate committee approval
  Senate Bill 2829 moves on to full Senate for consideration

• Gov. Blagojevich commends House for unanimously passing tougher penalties for police impersonation, encourages Senate to follow suit
  Legislation would increase jail time for police impersonation, create new offense for impersonation while carrying a deadly weapon, and broaden definition of peace officer to include local, state and federal officials

Feb. 24

• County briefs

• Lincoln Burger King makes an impression

• Gov. Blagojevich applauds state Senate for passing legislation to protect cell phone records and other private information from identity thieves
  Illinois would be among the first states to combat 'pretexting'

• Gov. Blagojevich and Comptroller Hynes draw attention to new research linking stem cells to cancer
  Governor and comptroller send letter to members of the General Assembly regarding the need for more IRMI grants

• AMBER Alert cancellation

Feb. 23

• AMBER Alert issued for 4-year-old Sangamon girl

• Ola Bundy, first lady of sports for Illinois girls, dies at 70

Feb. 22

• City briefs

• Sen. Bomke supports legislation that would take the burden of high prisoner medical costs off county

Feb. 21

• County briefs

• Week's weather review

• Innovative initiative to drive growth and redevelopment along Illinois rivers, helping restore them as economic engines

• Illinois launches state's first lottery ticket to support veterans

Feb. 20

• LaSalle nuclear power plant event ends
  All safe, no nuclear release

• Teleconference will help manufacturers reduce energy costs, gain competitive edge

• IDFPR files new consumer protection rules under Consumer Installment Loan Act
  Acting Secretary Martinez responds to court ruling

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