June 23

• Lincoln Heritage Days celebration to kick off on Thursday

• State response to terrorist plot
  Gov. Blagojevich to discuss homeland security in Illinois after the arrest of seven terrorism suspects

• Teens to spend more time behind wheel before licensed

June 22

• Mount Pulaski woman dies in second hit-and-run accident this week

• Keep Cool Illinois campaign to help families stay safe, healthy and cool this summer
  $8 million available for state's summer energy assistance program

• Lightning Safety Awareness Week

• First lady Patricia Blagojevich addresses women business leaders at Women Employed luncheon
  Mrs. Blagojevich helps kick off Working Women for Change initiative

• DHS plans to transition 200 individuals from state-operated developmental centers to community living

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

June 20

• Two big announcements mark Healthy Communities Partnership ninth annual report

• Healthy Communities Partnership reports
  Rural Health Partnership Task Force

; Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Task Force; Domestic Abuse and Violence Task Force; Healthy Families Task Force; Senior Issues Task Force; Parish Nurse Task Force

• Elkhart's farmers' market now open
  Vendors 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

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