Aug. 15

• Gov. Blagojevich uses executive authority to bolster health care security for half a million people
  Governor vetoes $500 million in 'pork' and other special interest spending from budget passed by General Assembly
  Senate President Jones voices support for governor's changes

• City passes early retirement incentive package

• Logan County Circuit Judge David L. Coogan announces intention to retire

Aug. 14

• Radio show to focus on little-known museum in Lincoln

• First lady Patricia Blagojevich dedicates Blue Star Memorial on 'Veterans Day' at the state fair

• New state task force to address issues affecting the African-American community

Aug. 13

• Mount Pulaski woman loses life in motorcycle crash on Rt. 121

• Hot and dangerous work preventing future power outages

• State fire marshal kicks off 'Look Up!' campus fire safety campaign

• Illinois businesses can pay federal and state withholding taxes online

Aug. 11

• Gov. Blagojevich announces recommendations to improve safety at Illinois dams

• More than $440,000 in Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial grants awarded to Illinois projects
  Funds will help with statewide celebration of 16th president's 200th birthday

• Blagojevich administration partners with UAW leadership to offer consumer protection training

Aug. 10

• City revenues show signs of growth
  Aldermen dig deeper into possible early retirement incentive

• Road project completed near Emden

• CIEDC Logan County Head Start program announces new location

• Bomke: Record-setting budget battle over
  Prisons to get restaffed, schools get funds and developmentally disabled caretakers get cost of living increases

• Gov. Blagojevich opens Illinois State Fair

• Gov. Blagojevich signs legislation to help keep nursing home residents comfortable and safe
  Air conditioning, heat now a requirement in nursing homes

Aug. 9

• Local residents aid team identifying significant Route 66 information

• Slight relief from heat forecast for portions of central Illinois
  Heat advisory remains in effect to the south

• City of Lincoln representatives attend Lincoln Bicentennial workshop
  Training and ideas will help Lincoln celebrate 16th president's 200th birthday

• Keep Cool Illinois campaign to provide cooling centers during Illinois State Fair

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