Feb. 1

• Businesses encouraged to sponsor ag event

• Rep. Mitchell, Sen. Brady pleased Clinton tower project is rolling

• Gov. Blagojevich calls on Bush administration to back down on proposal to cut Medicaid funding

• Gov. Blagojevich appoints Catherine Shannon as director of the Illinois Department of Labor

Jan. 31

• County briefs

• Gov. Blagojevich reminds Illinois workers to apply for the earned income tax credit and take advantage of expanded free tax preparation services

• Gov. Blagojevich joins in friendly wager with Indiana Gov. Daniels
  Winner depends on outcome of Super Bowl 2007

Jan. 30

• World's largest covered wagon to be dedicated on Thursday

• Gov. Blagojevich asks President Bush for federal assistance for 26 counties hit hard by December ice storm
  Federal disaster declaration would help state and local governments, municipally owned utilities, and electric co-ops with storm-related costs

Jan. 29

• ALMH nationally recognized for quality patient care

• Gov. Blagojevich announces new IDOT effort to create more opportunities for small and minority road contractors

Jan. 27

• Gov. Blagojevich signs law extending 'Good Samaritan' protection to people trained in first aid by National Safety Council
  Law protects those who help seriously injured from being sued

• Recall information

Jan. 26

• County to hire CPA to assist treasurer in completion of difficult audit process

• Teen driving research results in tougher legislation proposal
  Measures targeting reduction of fatalities include triple permit phase and voluntary parent-teen contract

• Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum presents 'Reunion -- A Musical Epic in Miniature'
  The hit musical returns for six performances in Union Theater
  Lincoln actress cast in production

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