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Friday, August 29, 2008
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Aug. 28
WANTED: Retired business executives in Logan County
No-sue sewers, no sewers cleaned
Commission launches bicentennial envelope design contest
State cracking down on illegal diesel fuel users
Aug. 27
City briefs: Festival, Lincoln rally, signs and sewers
Free transit rides for disabled becomes law
Statewide preparedness exercises for pandemic influenza planned Logan County exercise Sept. 17
Smoking laws restricting minors expanded
Aug. 26
Hard work behind 'noteworthy' performances LCHS band
LCHS band prepares for the season (pictorial)
Road closure -- now open
Reminder: Lincoln blood drive Thursday
Governor names new state agency directors
Events this week and events just ahead make the Close Up By Mike Fak
Aug. 25
Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival:
Artist's passion chisels out a winner
Lincoln Art Fair winners
A look back on the Art & Balloon Festival and Postville weekend in pictures
A stroll through the Art Fair -- pictures Saturday afternoon's balloon launch -- pictures Saturday night's balloon glow -- pictures Sponsors (Updated list) Illinois National Guard units begin overseas deployment Road closure -- now open Stiffer sentences for illegal gun trafficking
Saturday afternoon's balloon launch -- pictures
Saturday night's balloon glow -- pictures
Sponsors (Updated list)
Illinois National Guard units begin overseas deployment
Stiffer sentences for illegal gun trafficking
Aug. 23
Lincoln balloon fest -- Friday: Day 1 High winds keep balloons on the ground Solid planning makes navigating the airport a breeze
Pictures from Friday's balloon fest...
Some of the smiling faces from Friday's balloon fest -- pictures
Lincoln College dining hall to help environment
State urges motorists to be cautious Schools start back next week
New Illinois law expands college campus security
Aug. 22
A spontaneous adventure 1st balloon flight and all the charm
Airport transformation from hayfield to balloon launch site -- pictures
Remembering last year's stunning balloons, fun and record crowds
Weather radios to be distributed to all area schools
Illinois enacts new health care policy provision
New law addresses Internet safety for children
A super cat, free advice and festival kudos hit the Close UpBy Mike Fak
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