Feb. 10

• Obama declares he's running for president  [CNN]

  • Obama running in '08 to 'lead a new generation'  [MSNBC]
    Illinois Senator declares candidacy at site where Lincoln once held office

  • Learn more about Sen. Obama’s positions  [Obama's Senate website]

• President declares major disaster for Illinois Logan County included in ice storm disaster aid

• Federal aid programs for disaster recovery

• Illinois enters into intergovernmental agreement with USDA to conduct surveillance of game bird and poultry farms
  Gov. Blagojevich announces grant for additional monitoring of avian influenza

• State human service agency saves more than $1 million annually by reducing dependence on paper forms

• Recall information

Feb. 9

• Sen. Bill Brady to address 'state of state' at breakfasts
  McLean County, Feb. 21
  DeWitt County, Feb. 22

• Gov. Blagojevich calls on U.S. Congress to release additional funds for energy assistance and block proposed federal cuts to LIHEAP funding

Feb. 8

• New state Web resource targets Internet crime
  Information, reporting opportunity and tips offered

• FDA clears test to determine likelihood of breast cancer reoccurrence

• Blagojevich administration announces effort to encourage businesses to hire veterans

Feb. 7

• New city banners could be going up soon
  Council approves license agreement with AmerenCilco

Feb. 6

• City renews contract with EMC to manage sewer system and wastewater treatment plant

• 2 to 5 inches of snow expected in central Illinois

• Olympia School early dismissal Tuesday

• LIHEAP to distribute Keep Warm Energy Kits at CIEDC

• Gov. Blagojevich's statement on President Bush's budget

• Gov. Blagojevich declares Feb. 5-11 as Chicago Bears Week in tribute to their remarkable season

Feb. 5

• End of county audit difficulties comes into sight

• The sounds of progress
  Horizon Energy proposes Rail Splitter Wind Farm

• Gov. Blagojevich announces $100,000 grant to help Citizen Corps prepare communities for emergencies
  More than 60 local councils attended a statewide workshop

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