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Wednesday, June 21
County and Mount Pulaski receive storm recovery funds
Severe weather possible
Gov. Blagojevich signs laws strengthening protections for victims of domestic violence and hate crimes Laws improve tracking of repeat domestic offenders and allow victims of hate crimes to receive compensation under the Crime Victims Compensation Act
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June 20
Two big announcements mark Healthy Communities Partnership ninth annual report
Healthy Communities Partnership reports Rural Health Partnership Task Force
Elkhart's farmers' market now openVendors welcome
June 19
Area escapes major damage in weekend storms
Severe thunderstorm watch
Master Gardeners present 'Thru the Garden Gate' garden walk Saturday
First North American bird flu case Canadian authorities implement disease control measures
IEMA, IDNR and NWS increase awareness of lightning dangers during outdoor activities
Gov. Blagojevich announces 1,100 summer jobs
Gov. Blagojevich signs consumer protection law for active-duty military personnel
June 17
State fire marshal says new regulations should reduce number of injuries, deaths and fires from careless, untrained use of fireworks More than 160 people injured by fireworks around July 4 last year
IDOT crackdown on semis
New law requires 'knockoff' groups to use disclaimer in advertising
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
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
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