Thursday, March 09, 2006

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

• Domestic abuse report leads to discovery of firearms arsenal
  Threat places all Lincoln first response teams and city departments on full alert

• Severe weather outlook

• Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 5-11
  Severe weather fact sheet

• Town hall meetings across the state to address alcohol and underage drinking

• Illinois taxpayers file electronic tax returns in record numbers

• Gov. Blagojevich announces funds to protect additional areas of Cahokia Mounds
  Proposes opening 1,000-year-old World Heritage Site seven days a week

• World, national news

• Rice: U.S. faces 'no greater challenge' than Iran

• Senator: Dubai to give up control of U.S. ports

• More...

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• Appreciation for pizza and service during raid

• Property value and peace and quiet affected

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• Children's swim lessons offered

• Serving in the military

• Calendar of events

• How to help Pakistan earthquake victims and continue assistance to Hurricane Katrina victims

• Invention Mysteries
  Inventor's game had one only rule

 Business

• NEED A JOB? FIND IT HERE!    (2) 

• Classifieds    (15)  

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• Business news elsewhere

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• Big Ten tournament preview
  By Greg Taylor

• Sports news elsewhere

• Canada Beats the U.S. at Its Own Game

• Owners and players reach deal, avoid labor strife

• Hornets stung by Bryant as basketball returns to New Orleans

• NCAA: Likely top seeds can't afford loss

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• Promising, risky MS drug clears hurdle

• Nutrition Experts: Cut Back On Soda

• Depression May Help Spur Mental Decline

• Parent Notification Law Linked to Drop in Teen Abortions

• Neoprene Suit Could Save Women's Lives
  Tight-fitting garment prevents childbirth death in developing world

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• Microsoft Origami, a mini laptop, unveiled

• Microsoft launches Web search engine

• More...

Wednesday, March 8:

• County board candidates engage over community issues

  • Pictures from county board debate

  • See Logan County candidates for March 21 primary for a complete listing of offices, party, terms and candidates.

  • View district maps.

• Drought conditions worsen in dry February

• Gov. Blagojevich rallies with southeastern Illinois leaders for the passage of a $3.2 billion capital bill that will create 230,000 jobs
  Jobs bill will build better roads, improve mass transit and ease school overcrowding throughout the region

• State Fraternal Order of Police president named chairman of state board

• Letter: Racetrack a valued asset

• Support group explores divorce-related topics
  'KidCare'

• Oasis update

• Children's swim lessons offered

• Volleyball tournament update

• Illinois men's basketball Big 10 tournament notes

• Redbird gridders provide a break for Katrina victims

Tuesday, March 7

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Saturday, March 4

Friday, March 3

Thursday, March 2