Monday, March 27, 2006

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

• Storm damage estimated at $9 million

• Summary of damage survey results from the March 12 tornadic storms over central Illinois

• Plans build toward blowout Abraham Lincoln 200th birthday celebration

• Gov. Blagojevich urges Treasurer Topinka to support assault weapons ban
  Governor sends letter to Topinka urging her to use position as state's only Republican officeholder to lobby other Republicans to support ban

• World, national news

• Bomber kills 40 at Iraqi army recruiting center

• British prime minister issues plea for global alliance

• More...

• Applications due April 7 for health care career scholarships

• Lincoln Area Music Society spring concert

• Serving in the military

• Calendar of events

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

 Business

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• Classifieds    (21)

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• Business news elsewhere

• More...

• Sports news elsewhere

• NCAA men's basketball

• George Mason shocks top-seeded Connecticut

• One of These Teams Is Not Like the Others

• James steers Cleveland to fifth straight win

• Ames eases to six-shot triumph at tricky Sawgrass

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• New Booklet Offers Free Pillow Talk
  Guide to getting your zzz's comes in time for Sleep Awareness Week

• Allergies Spring Into Action

• Scientists Produce Heart-Healthy Pigs

• Poor Sources Guide Prostate Cancer Treatment Decisions

• Weight Training Benefits Breast-Cancer Survivors

• More...

• Agriculture news elsewhere

• Weather Market Commentary

• DJ US Cash Grain Outlook: Corn, Soybean Basis Steady-Up 1/2

• Corn, Soybeans May Gain on World Crops Reduction, Survey Says

• Prepare for CRP General Sign-up, March 27-April 14

• American Fuels Act looks to renewable fuels to reduce oil dependence

• Scientists seek biotech answer to hunger

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• Sprint to offer local information search on phones

• Storage takes starring role in tech gizmo sales pitch

• Gadgets That Provide Peace of Mind for Pets

• More...

Saturday, March 25:

• County briefs

• Gov. Blagojevich, victims' families, advocates urge lawmakers in Springfield to pass statewide assault weapons ban

• Court news

• Marriages

• Dissolutions

• 44th District update

• House committee unanimously approves Bomke, Brauer legislation

• College Illinois: Pay today's prices for tomorrow's education

• Confessions of an 'American Idol' junkie

• Home Country: Small town, small crimes

• Lincoln College vs. Beaver Creek Community College in national basketball tournament

Friday, March 24

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Wednesday, March 22

Tuesday, March 21

Monday, March 20