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Tuesday, May 2
City puts tough times behind Lincoln mayor opens new year with appointments and State of the City address
Three-day exercise to test state's ability to handle pandemic flu and terrorist events begins today Nearly 2,000 to participate at several venues
First-time filers for Gov. Blagojevich's Illinois Cares Rx program can now apply online Seniors and people with disabilities encouraged to visit www.state.il.us/aging before the Medicare Part D May 15 deadline
Illinois kicks off mercury thermostat collectionRecycling pilot project builds on governor's efforts to reduce mercury in environment
Top Stories from the past week
May 1
Logan County wringing wet after heavy weekend rains
Pictures after the rains
Illinois State Fair grandstand lineup released Features Big & Rich, Counting Crows and 'American Idol' star Carrie Underwood
Gov. Blagojevich signs new law to reduce toxic mercury emissions Governor urges Illinois Pollution Control Board to approve aggressive new mercury emission standards
Gov. Blagojevich tightens security at utilities and rail terminals Signs new laws to boost homeland security and protect valuable infrastructure
April 29
MDA to hold benefit for local families
Gov. Blagojevich announces first Illinois agriculture laboratory certified to test for avian flu Certification means faster test results and response time in suspect cases of avian influenza
Illinois observes first-ever statewide Human Trafficking Outreach Day
Green Building Advisory Committee named
April 28
Statement from Gov. Blagojevich on passage of 'Let Them Rest in Peace Act'
State agency directors congratulate graduates of Taylorville Correctional Center's Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program
April 27
Fifth Street project contracts in tumble and polish process
Robbery suspect arrested
Gov. Blagojevich's school district reorganization bill wins approval in the House and goes back to the Senate for final approval
April 26
Elkhart residents seek information from Mount Pulaski school board before junior high consolidation
City passes healthier new budget
Weather highlights
Gov. Blagojevich proclaims Equal Pay Day in Illinois
April 25
Relay For Life Trivia Night set
Gov. Blagojevich, Comptroller Hynes announce $10 million in state stem cell research grants
Applications being accepted for Governor's Pollution Prevention Awards
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