Tuesday, October 10, 2006

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

• Trains keep a-rollin'
  Inaugural run ribbon-cutting in Lincoln for three new Amtrak trains

• Lincoln College saves energy with grant from ICEF

• Gov. Blagojevich announces record use of biofuels by the state's motor fleet

• Up to 80 projects slated to restore and enhance habitat for at-risk species along Lower Sangamon River and Alton bluffs

• World, national news

• Nations talk of tough measures against North Korea

• Winter heating bills may not be delightful but they will probably be lower, U.S. says

• More...

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•  Weekly Outlook   Crop size

• Agriculture news elsewhere

• Weather Market Commentary

• Wheat, Corn, Soybean Prices Rise Sharply

• Sustainable Ag Grants Available to Illinois Farmers, Researchers

• More...

• Draft of Logan County Comprehensive Plan

• Draft of Logan County Greenways Plan

• LCGHS meeting and news

• Calendar of events

• How to help victims of earthquakes, hurricanes and more

 Business

• NEED A JOB? FIND IT HERE!    (3)

• Classifieds    (13) 

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• Business news elsewhere

• Google to buy YouTube for $1.65 billion

• Buyers whip out plastic for small stuff

• More...

• Polls are out; No. 5 'Birds host No. 7 Southern Illinois

• Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois game notes

• Sports news elsewhere

• Mets, Cards, Tigers, A's aim for World Series

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• FDA Urges Calm Over Lettuce Recall

• 'Mediterranean' Diet May Cut Alzheimer's Risk

• Walnuts May Beat Olive Oil for Heart Health

• Older Adults Should Be Prescribed Exercise For Better Health

• Stroke Symptoms Common But Often Unreported

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• Genealogy sites unite living relatives

• After a debugging race, will Vista measure up?

• Wireless: Seeking a voice in future of WiMax

• More...

Monday, Oct. 9:

• Logan County Health Department leads in addressing potential flu outbreak
  Part 2

• New grant program to help fire departments buy small equipment

• Frost, pumpkins and holes in the yard
  By John Fulton

• Machinery costs

• Oct. 2 community blood donors

• Lincoln College scholarships:

  • 10 sophomores receive Peacock Scholarship

• U of I scholar's documentary on American Indians to reach broad audience

• U of I cinema expert offers commentary on new release of 'Seven Samurai'

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Tuesday, Oct. 3