Thursday, January 19, 2006

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

• City briefs

• Gov. Blagojevich lays out ambitious agenda in 2006 State of the State address
  Governor proposes key initiatives to create 230,000 jobs, help parents pay for college tuition for their children, help uninsured veterans obtain health insurance, and help meth addicts break the cycle of crime and addiction; renews call for state assault weapons ban

• Bomke reacts to governor's State of the State address

• World, national news

• U.S., South Korea meet on North Korea nuclear talks

• U.S., Europe balk at new talks with Iran

• Purported bin Laden tape: 'It's only a question of time'

• 'Balance' key to Sunnis in joining government

• Democrats answer GOP with own ethics plan

• Time-zone fight ends in Indiana

• More...

• Chamber ag scholarships available

• Local student graduates from Southern Illinois University

 Features

• Invention Mysteries
  Inventor of popular machine won infringement suit but not the brand name

• CIEDC and CEFCU assist citizens who budget from paycheck to paycheck 

• How to help Pakistan earthquake victims and continue assistance to Hurricane Katrina victims

• Serving in the military  sponsored by American Legion Post 263

• Calendar of events

 Business

• NEED A JOB? FIND IT HERE!    (2)

• Webcam view of Robert's Sysco Food Services construction site

• Classifieds    (10)

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• Business news elsewhere

• Dec housing starts, weekly jobless claims fall

• Japanese stocks rebound more than 2%

• More...

• Lincoln College basketball vs. Spoon River

• Lambert resigns; joins Tennessee State staff

• Sports news elsewhere

• James miss hands Nuggets victory over Cavaliers

• Olympic Fever Isn't Contagious in Italy

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• State of the Union address will focus on health care frustrations

• Prescription Drug Labels Get User-Friendly Overhaul

• Studies look to sea for cystic fibrosis treatment

• Low-fat diet study claims to 'reverse' diabetes

• Researchers Find Another Origin for Alzheimer's

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• Gadget of the Week: A monster PC by Alienware

• In the iPod and Cell Phone Age, Who Needs a Watch?

• More...

Wednesday, Jan. 18:

• City approves new fire chief
  New alderman selected for Ward 1

• Ethanol plant coming to Hartsburg

• Mitchell seeks ruling on keno

• Gov. Blagojevich, Mayor Daley renew call for state ban on assault weapons
  Annual State of the State address to take strong stand against gun violence

• Weekly outlook: Corn and soybeans

• Support group explores divorce-related topics
  'The Road to Healing'

• Oasis update

• Book Look: 'How to Help Your Child With Homework'

Tuesday, Jan. 17

Monday, Jan. 16

Saturday, Jan. 14

Friday, Jan. 13

Thursday, Jan. 12