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Monday, December 08, 2008
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Top Stories from the past week
Dec. 6
Building starts to come down on South Sangamon Questions arise if it had assistance
City briefs Washington bailout resolution passes City squad cars to be purchased locally; and more
City code officer reports nearly $10 million in construction value permits issued 30 permits for commercial properties
Illinois to issue $1.4 billion in general obligation bonds to pay bills
State fire marshal warns of fires during winter months Primary blame on faulty heating systems
IEPA warns of inspector fraud Illinois wastewater and drinking water facility operators scammed
Dec. 5
City reviews tax levy 'Truth in Taxation' hearing set for Tuesday
The 2008 Christmas parade (pictorial)
2008 Christmas parade winners
Police department releases Thanksgiving holiday directed patrol stats
$775 million of federal dollars to Illinois hospitals and Medicaid providers for 2009
Hunters reminded to keep safety in mind as firearm deer season resumes
Immanuel Lutheran Church Choir, Minier-Armington, ALMH Auxiliary, Christian Child Care, AMVETS Post 71 in Close UpBy Mike Fak
Dec. 4
New CFO at Christian Homes
Brandy Long: Community Action Employee of the Year
Fire chief's biannual report stresses training, safety and staffing
Reminder: Christmas parade tonight at 7
Dec. 3
Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation's Light Up a Life (pictorial)
Crime stats show assault, battery, burglary and theft down; arson up Police chief alarmed by increasing verbal and physical abuse against officers Current emphasis on training
LaHood leaves large shoes for Schock to fill
Next week is National Influenza Vaccination Week
Department on Aging warns seniors to prepare homes and get flu shots
Dec. 2
Lincoln mayor will not seek 3rd term
Bush asked to commute sentence of ex-Ill. governor
Logan County officials sworn in
Board reorganizes; Carlton elected chairman, O'Neill vice chairman
Elected county officials get sworn in before large crowd (pictorial)
Logan County Board reorganizes (pictorial)
Lincoln College food drive a success Drive helps bring students and community together
Governor explains state park closures: blames legislature
A huge calendar of Christmas events happening this week in Close UpBy Mike Fak
Dec. 1
Logan County officials sworn in Board reorganizes; Carlton elected chairman, O'Neill vice chairman
Fatal traffic accident on US Route 136
What are those interesting lines and circles on the ground to the north of Lincoln?
Exclusive aerial view of wind farm (pictorial)
City briefs New police vehicles, signs, sewers and streets Road closure scheduled for Union and Clinton streets
City alderman proposes holding hand out to Washington Local infrastructure funds would aid in economic stimulus
Personality of the Week Norm Newhouse: Easy does it for this community leader
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