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Tuesday, May 30
Low-income households to receive energy assistance
House approves agriculture funding bill Includes funds for conservation programs, ag research center, University of Illinois
First lady Patricia Blagojevich celebrates the grand opening of the Kohl Children's Museum's 2-acre interactive outdoor exhibit, Habitat Park First lady stresses the importance of early childhood education, discusses Preschool for All and encourages parents to take advantage of museums as an innovative, hands-on approach to education
Gas prices FAQ Seven questions to break through the clutter of misinformation
SBA urges homeowners, renters and businesses to face risks and prepare for inevitable disaster
Top Stories from the past week
May 29
(Memorial Day holiday)
May 27
Memorial Day service set for Monday morning at Logan County Courthouse
Chestnut veterans honored with picture compilation
IDOT gives motorists a break for Memorial Day weekend Despite high gas prices, travel is expected to be up
Gov. Blagojevich calls on Veterans Administration to provide immediate protection to veterans whose personal information was stolen Governor signs new law allowing consumers to safeguard credit reports
Gov. Blagojevich encourages Illinoisans to 'Light the Way Home' for missing children Missing Children's Day observed
Gov. Blagojevich signs law to curb abuse of cough syrup medication New law makes it illegal to sell or purchase pure dextromethorphan
May 26
National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week
Mosquito time once again
DuPage County mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus
ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' coming to Illinois area
May 25
Main Street Lincoln celebrates National Preservation Month
Little town plans big 'Homecoming Sunday'
Memorial Day 'Click it or Ticket' to be largest safety belt enforcement in Illinois history
New law allows local governments to use photo enforcement at railroad crossings
May 24
Severe weather possible
Fifth Street Road fate decided at special county meeting
Gov. Blagojevich's new education plan would provide $6 billion in new funding
Information breach jeopardizes veterans' security
Opportunities for teens and young adults to gain valuable work experience
May 23
Happy Wiener Fest
Gov. Blagojevich signs Illinois budget that increases childhood education, provides more health care for youth and seniors
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