July 1

• Reminder: New location for Lincoln community blood drives

• Statement from governor's office on 'bad apples'

• Gov. Blagojevich urges new protections against abusive short-term loans
  Rules would impose tougher regulations on lenders who are trying to get around Payday Loan Reform Act and would help protect working families against exorbitant interest rates and unlawful collection practices

• Museum association receives grant for conference scholarships

June 30

• Looking for a new queen

• Illinois law enforcement departments given more flexibility to get drunk drivers off the streets

June 29

• Police chase down in Springfield nets drug cache
  Suspected drug dealer apprehended

• Grants totaling nearly $3 million awarded to cities, counties to support local emergency planning efforts

• New state law buckles down on wholesale drug distributors
  Mandates inspection before temporary license is issued

• New federal requirements could cost Medicaid beneficiaries their insurance
  Governor addresses U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

• New Mississippi River bridge plan
  New four-lane bridge more affordable, does not require tolls

June 28

• When satellite dishes could get you a fine
  City growth update

• IDOT 4th of July road closings

June 27

• County briefs
  Farm sale, juvenile costs up, bike trail enhancements and more

• Illinois Child Labor Law limits hours and type work, prioritizes education

• The Horseman's Voice challenges international drug manufacturer Amgen
  Calls for distribution records in light of two international horse doping scandals

June 26

• Animal control and local pet groups to work together

• New location for Lincoln community blood drives

• Illinois gives communities and counties the say on smoking

• IDOT celebrates the 50th anniversary of the interstate

  • Ottawa's historic connection to the interstate is celebrated

  • IDOT welcomes national convoy to Tinley Park

• Not in school, not behind the wheel in Illinois

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