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Friday, June 16
County gets promises of resolution to accounting system problem
Amber Alert 7-year-old male abducted in Lawrenceville
Central Illinois projects get $3.5 million in federal transportation funds
Top Stories from the past week
June 15
Elkhart 'Open Doors' big success
Mount Pulaski man injured in morning crash
Community festival in Chestnut on Saturday Special edition Chestnut Post Dispatch honors Louise Mayer
State's arson investigators refreshing skills in firearms, control and arrest tactics during two-day training sessions State's investigators are sworn peace officers, can make arrests
June 14
Plan forecasts county's future
Preliminary draft of the Logan County Comprehensive Plan available for public view
Bomke: 50th District receives clean energy grants Four Lincoln schools benefit
Law enforcement joined by Special Olympians in opening Torch Run
Animal welfare and law enforcement partner to protect animals and police
June 13
Spread of fire stopped, University Hall spared
Gov. Blagojevich announces Illinois led the nation in April in new jobs created Governor also highlights record rise of economic impact of tourism and visitors to Illinois; announces $3.1 million for innovative job training program to address critical shortages of industrial workers in Chicago area
Illinois State Fair Mega Pass on sale Pass offers unlimited carnival rides during entire 2006 Illinois State Fair
June 12
City briefs
Tampering with state policeman's vehicle under investigation
Gov. Blagojevich signs new law requiring nuclear plants to report radioactive releases Concerns about recent tritium releases prompted Illinois to take additional steps to ensure protection of public health
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
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
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