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Monday, August 20, 2007
Legislator discusses state budget issues with local officials No budget veto message out No state budget passed No first payments to schools
New souped-up computer donated to library for youth use
It's breakfast on a stick at Illinois State Fair
Gov. Blagojevich urges President Bush to reconsider his threat to veto State Children's Health Insurance Program
Top Stories from the past week
Aug. 18
Illinois EPA issues Annual Compliance Report for public water supplies Community water supplies continue to deliver safe drinking water to over 11 million Illinois consumers
Illinois adopted children to receive the same survivor benefits from public plans as biological children Adopted children gain equal treatment when a parent dies
Aug. 17
County receives funding for Fifth Street Road improvements
Minier-Armington Police Department launches drunk driving crackdown
Aug. 16
Top 10 reasons to attend the Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
'See Something? Say Something!' campaign inspires youth and adults to act to stop the violence
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
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