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Saturday, July 22
Gov. Blagojevich declares southwestern counties state disaster areas
Damaged trees may have monetary value
Illinois' food stamp accuracy rate exceeds the national average for third straight year
Gov. Blagojevich signs new regulations to make tattoo and body piercing establishments safer Law aims to increase number of potential blood donors
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July 21
Western Logan County communities hit hardest by storms
High-performance aircraft using ethanol featured in this weekend’s air show
Picture preview of upcoming air show
Take precautions when hiring tree services to help with storm cleanup
Gov. Blagojevich directs $5 million from fiscal 2007 budget to stem cell research in Illinois
July 20
Weather update
City briefs
River City Air Expo comes to Peoria this weekend
Governor's statement on president's stem cell veto
July 19
Weather spotters on alert as storm moves in
Fan safety during excessive heat events
Weather highlights Travel weather
Gov. Blagojevich signs law toughening penalties for driving without car insurance
Illinois to screen newborns for cystic fibrosis Announcement puts Illinois in the top tier of March of Dimes' Newborn Screening Report Card
July 18
Jury hears testimony on jail inmate's death
Logan County Healthy Communities Partnership Executive Director Kristin Lessen selected for state award
Help for low-income families to pay high summer cooling bills
Keep Cool Illinois campaign reminds seniors how to handle the heat
Gov. Blagojevich and seven other governors call on U.S. Senate to lift restrictions on stem cell research
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
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