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Saturday, June 10
First lady Patricia Blagojevich calls on the FDA to revise mercury warnings for pregnant women First lady also urges Illinois Pollution Control Board to work to approve the governor's mercury rule
Bald eagle rescued in central Illinois finds home with Decatur organizationSaving Ruby
Top Stories from the past week
June 9
New exhibit at Lincoln College Museum
State provides safety tips for families visiting amusement parks, street festivals and carnivals this summer
House approves funding bill for Energy Department, Army Corps Bill includes funds for Illinois River projects, Children's Hospital
June 8
Route 66 Motor Tour comes through Logan County with Lincoln stop
Elkhart open house
Elkhart farmers' market opening for business
State fire marshal's office offers help dealing with juvenile fire-setters
June 7
CIEDC announces end of the LIHEAP year
First bird testing positive for West Nile virus found in DeWitt County
Robert Ross, MDA president and CEO, dies
June 6
Five entities agree: Bypass bridge decisions; the road must go on Elkhart blacktop and historic bridge discussed
Geoff Ladd statement on Elkhart bridge
Elkhart throwing open its doors this weekend
Severe weather possible
New law signed by Gov. Blagojevich to raise awareness of umbilical cord blood donation benefits
June 5
Planning for the future includes managing our natural resources Water factors into one opportunity for growth in Logan County
Gov. Blagojevich signs new laws to fight meth manufacturing in Illinois Law establishes a meth manufacturer registry to keep communities safer
May temperatures and precipitation in Illinois near normal
June 3
New ethanol plant in store for San Jose
Illinois State Fair announces plan to improve safety and tempo of Twilight Parade
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