June 29

• Police chase down in Springfield nets drug cache
  Suspected drug dealer apprehended

• Grants totaling nearly $3 million awarded to cities, counties to support local emergency planning efforts

• New state law buckles down on wholesale drug distributors
  Mandates inspection before temporary license is issued

• New federal requirements could cost Medicaid beneficiaries their insurance
  Governor addresses U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

• New Mississippi River bridge plan
  New four-lane bridge more affordable, does not require tolls

June 28

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

• IDOT 4th of July road closings

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

June 26

• Animal control and local pet groups to work together

• New location for Lincoln community blood drives

• Illinois gives communities and counties the say on smoking

• IDOT celebrates the 50th anniversary of the interstate

  • Ottawa's historic connection to the interstate is celebrated

  • IDOT welcomes national convoy to Tinley Park

• Not in school, not behind the wheel in Illinois

June 24

• New consumer protection law bans misleading solicitations from entities posing as savings institutions

• Blagojevich sets the stage for more film and television productions coming to Illinois

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

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