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Thursday, December 11, 2008
Today's Top Stories
Top Stories from the past week
Dec. 10
Bomke calls for a halt to traffic safety division's move
The complete Justice Department text of charges against Illinois Gov. Blagojevich
County briefs Bids for prep work on Elkhart-Mount Pulaski blacktop approved Movement toward future development, flu vaccines available, union contracts and other county actions
City discusses enterprise zone extension for mine Council weighs remaining miles against economic benefit to area
Alderwoman Joni Tibbs says it is time city and its citizens speak out Write letters opposing George Ryan's presidential pardon
Dec. 9
Update: Gov. Blagojevich charged in Obama successor probe
Gov. Blagojevich arrested in Obama successor probe
Brady calls for governor to resign
Remote racers, U.S. Marines join forces for Toys for Tots
Governor gives public works wish list to Obama transition team
Lincoln/Logan Crime Stopper holiday tips
Illinois EPA offers environmentally friendly holiday tips
Lincoln Emblem Club, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, New Holland firemen and Jefferson Street Christian Church all make the Close UpBy Mike Fak
Dec. 8
Personality of the Week Wally Kautz: Mount Pulaski is his home and its people are his family
Ice causes 24 crashes in District 9
City attorney's report A busy six months, some actions 'futile'
City engineer reports on Sysco, railroad safety, Fifth Street Road projects, crosswalks and sewer work
State gets F in pension funding, college affordability State services struggling while governor holds funding
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
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