July 17

• Single-vehicle crash on I-55 results in multiple injuries

• Troopers' CPR saves motorcyclist after highway crash

• Lifesaving tips on how to avoid heat-related problems
  Watch out for the vulnerable and pets

• Illinois cooling centers open today
  Families encouraged to stay safe and healthy during hot temperatures

• Second emerald ash borer infestation confirmed in the Chicago area

• Local expert responds to emerald ash borer

• C-SPAN's 'American Presidents: Life Portraits' exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library July 18-Aug. 24

July 15

• I-55 accident leaves one critically injured

• Golf event nets $18,400 to help purchase new mobile medical-dental unit for Logan County

• Gov. Blagojevich proposes sweeping reforms to improve patient safety, reduce costly medical errors
  Governor proposes computerizing all prescriptions by 2011, signs executive order creating Division of Patient Safety

• Kite tube recalled after two deaths, several dozen injuries

• Dry June in Illinois

July 14

• Citizens for Education looking for answers from Mount Pulaski school board

• Man survives fall into grain at Chestnut

• Expanded recycling services for Lincoln site

• Standards for lead poisoning prevention increased

July 13

• Telephone program helps hearing-impaired
  Lincoln woman gets the word out

• Telephone voucher and loan programs help hard of hearing

• State buildings in Springfield to be powered with wind energy

• State announces more than $1 million in Women's Health Initiative grants
  Grants will help raise awareness and educate women about the health risks associated with common disease and health conditions

• Illinois Racing Board hearings set for next week

July 12

• City briefs

• New Illinois legislative measures address nursing shortage and help retain forensic scientists

• DCFS youth scholarships

July 11

• City holds off pursuit of fire protection grant

• IDOT takes steps to conserve fuel

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