June 3

• New ethanol plant in store for San Jose

• Illinois State Fair announces plan to improve safety and tempo of Twilight Parade

June 2

• Northern Cook County mosquito sample tests for West Nile virus

• Gov. Blagojevich names acting director of new Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
  New department to provide treatment and services to juvenile offenders

• Attorney General Lisa Madigan is asked to investigate and protect evidence on governor's office role in hiring

• Illinois becomes first state in the nation to ban felons from owning or possessing unaltered dogs that could be used as weapons
  Gov. Blagojevich signs legislation toughening penalties against owners of vicious dogs that endanger the public

June 1

• Main Street Lincoln 'Puttin' on the Dog' for fifth annual Dog Daze of Summer
  Lincoln's pooches and owners ready for a howling good time this Saturday

• Historical society to host antique appraisals

• Drought broken, task force deactivated

• Gov. Blagojevich announces $21 million in federal funding to enhance after-school programs and improve high school graduation rates
  Illinois Steps AHEAD grants to provide academic boost

May 31

• Illinois Department of Agriculture announces 2006 county fair schedule

• Gov. Blagojevich signs landmark veterans' health insurance legislation
  Veterans Care will provide thousands of veterans with access to affordable, comprehensive medical coverage

• Weather highlights

• Congressman Jerry Weller announces $250K in federal funding for Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

May 30

• Low-income households to receive energy assistance

• House approves agriculture funding bill
  Includes funds for conservation programs, ag research center, University of Illinois

• First lady Patricia Blagojevich celebrates the grand opening of the Kohl Children's Museum's 2-acre interactive outdoor exhibit, Habitat Park
  First lady stresses the importance of early childhood education, discusses Preschool for All and encourages parents to take advantage of museums as an innovative, hands-on approach to education

• Gas prices FAQ
  Seven questions to break through the clutter of misinformation

• SBA urges homeowners, renters and businesses to face risks and prepare for inevitable disaster

May 29

• (Memorial Day holiday)

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