Wednesday, June 28, 2006

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

Scattered storms Tuesday showered the area off and on. Chances of rain or thunderstorms continue today.

[picture by Jan Youngquist] click on picture for larger image

• When satellite dishes could get you a fine
  City growth update

• IDOT 4th of July road closings

• World, national news

• Crackdown in Baghdad going slowly, U.S. says

• Israeli troops move into Gaza

• Rice reaffirms U.S. commitment to Afghans

• Annan hopes pressure at African Union summit sways Sudan leader

• East Coast deluge claims 10 lives, weakens dam

• Senate panel OKs Paulson for Treasury

• Senate rejects flag bill by one vote

• New Freedom Tower design unveiled

• More...

• State agriculture education programs strengthened
  School Code modified to include FFA and the supervised agricultural experience program in ag curriculum

• Agriculture news elsewhere

• Weather Market Commentary

• Forecast For US June 1 Grain Stocks Report

• Unattractive corn, soy prices could get worse, analysts say

• More...

 Business

• NEED A JOB? FIND IT HERE!    (3) 

• Classifieds    (8) 

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• Business news elsewhere

• Most employers cutting retiree health care: study

• More...

• Program set: 'How to research your English relatives over the Internet'

• Oasis update

• AMVETS Post 71 and Auxiliary honored at convention

• Calendar of events

• Hear what's going on in the community
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• How to help victims of earthquakes, hurricanes and more

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• News keeps soldiers in touch with home

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• Stone-Campbell Dialogue tackles issues of interpretation, urges local discussion

• Sports news elsewhere

• Tigers blank Astros to keep Clemens winless

• Dempster error helps Brewers rout slumping Cubs

• NHL makes save in return to ice

• Wimbledon

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• Fair Warning May Ease Nausea

• Therapy Bests Medication for Chronic Insomnia

• Study Identifies Kidney Trouble as Heart Risk

• Thrill-Seekers at Higher Alcoholism Risk

• More...

• Law news elsewhere

• Attorney Says US Intimidating Saddam Hussein's Lawyers

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• What's that? In Japan, phone has answer

• More...

Tuesday, June 27:

• County briefs
  Farm sale, juvenile costs up, bike trail enhancements and more

• Illinois Child Labor Law limits hours and type work, prioritizes education

• The Horseman's Voice challenges international drug manufacturer Amgen
  Calls for distribution records in light of two international horse doping scandals

• What to do? The voracious Japanese beetle is back

• Farmers Supporting Independent Agriculture meeting tonight

• Weekly outlook: Grain stocks

• Illinois HIV/AIDS numbers decreased in 2005

• Lincoln Heat undefeated in tournament

Monday, June 26

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Thursday, June 22

Wednesday, June 21