Sept. 27

• City wrestles restless topics
  Issue 1: Racetrack owners seek early approval

• Illinois' E. coli case linked to bagged spinach
  FDA says it is safe to eat local, frozen or canned spinach

• 11 new cases of West Nile in Illinois

• CIEDC represented at national conference

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

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.

• Elkhart blacktop done one week early

• 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

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