May 19

• Truck accident blocks traffic

• Chestnut man recognized in governor's awards for heroic deeds
  Awards given in connection with Emergency Medical Services Week

• CIEDC staff and board attend ICAA conference
  Past president is recognized for commitment

• LaHood announces equipment funding for six emergency response agencies in rural communities
  Lincoln Rural Fire Department receiving extraction equipment funds

May 18

• County briefs
  Tourism has it going on
  Gov. Blagojevich signs 'Let Them Rest in Peace Act,' allowing families to peacefully grieve fallen soldiers
  New law makes protesting within 200 feet of a funeral or memorial service a crime

• White House rhetoric runs counter to policy realities, speech experts say

May 17

• County decision on Fifth Street Road project delayed
  Unknown funding cutoff deadline presses officials

• Possible severe weather

• 'Hometown Spotlight' on Lincoln

May 16

• City treasurer reviews finances with eye on future
  Fifth Street project discussed

• Illinois bans smoking in all college dormitories

• Liquor commission accepts largest-ever fine, suspension of retailer license

May 15

• County budgeters frustrated
  New reports still not usable
  Auditors refuse to proceed

• Gov. Blagojevich announces new expansion of state's breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment program

• Illinois State Police saddened by loss of fellow officer, Sgt. Rodney Miller

May 13

• Prison hostage situation brought to an end

• Veterans Cash, first-of-its-kind lottery ticket, surpasses $1 million mark in first three months
  Generates money to help provide wide range of services to Illinois veterans

• IDOT honored by Illinois Rehabilitation Association
  Agency and employee are recognized for efforts to help Illinoisans with disabilities surmount workplace barriers

• Tuskegee Airman lectures Naval Sea Cadets about love of country

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