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Tuesday, Sept. 26
CDC changes spinach advice
Illinois supports addition of Carbondale-to-Chicago passenger train Amtrak Saluki to start running Oct. 30
$1 million federal grant to help Illinois families stay connected to their energy service throughout the year Illinois one of only four states to receive REACH grant
Gov. Blagojevich calls on President Bush to release more federal LIHEAP funds for Midwestern states Home heating bills expected to be higher; at-risk households urged to take steps before winter heating season To apply, call 1-877-411-WARM or visit www.liheapillinois.com
Product restrictions loosen for flight
Top Stories from the past week
Sept. 25
Lincoln College adds impact to area economy
U.S. EPA decision boosts clean-coal technology project that will create thousands of jobs for southern Illinois
Sept. 23
Elkhart blacktop done one week early
Gov. Blagojevich announces nearly $20 million secured to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
Sept. 22
Robert's Sysco thanks community with open house
A Saturday afternoon guided tour of Robert's Sysco - pictures
Hazardous weather outlook remains in effect to 9 p.m.
West Nile virus claims another life in Illinois
Gov. Blagojevich tours site of future expansion of Will County biofuels plant that will lessen Illinois' dependence on foreign oil
Springfield Combined Laboratory Addition unveiled Expanded public health and state police labs serve vital homeland security and public safety functions
Minonk welcomes new raceway
Sept. 21
Railsplitter
If you didn't go to Railsplitter, here is some of what you missed - pictures
Harvest season begins: Motorists and farmers must share the road Motorists urged to slow down; farmers reminded of overweight vehicle permits
Gov. Blagojevich urges U.S. Senate committee to oppose bill that would undermine Illinois' ability to ensure food safety The National Uniformity of Foods Act weakens state food safety standards
Sept. 20
County: No audit in sight Farm up for sale
Search and rescue results in wandering resident found unharmed
West Nile virus claims two more lives
Sept. 19
Lincoln street work to begin this week
FDA spinach ban continues [Emergency Email Network]
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