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Monday, December 15, 2008
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Top Stories from the past week
Dec. 13
Former Ill. Gov. George Ryan apologizes for crimes
City briefs Request for Fifth Street funds, Campus View Drive, enterprise zone and street patches discussed
Illinois AG asks high court to declare gov. unfit
Ill. legislature plans busy week Senate election, impeachment, credit rating all concerns
Sen. Brady drafts resolution for gov. to resign immediately
Railers roll over Jacksonville 60-41
Dec. 12
New Logan County Board begins year Board hears candidates interested in open seat
College asks city to take over sewer line Line includes 22 homes on Campus View Drive LCC representative seeks a 'win-win-win' situation
Structural engineers inspect S. Sangamon building (pictorial)
Local students awarded Illinois State Scholar recognition
IEMA and state fire marshal suggest lifesaving holiday gifts
Atlanta Christian Church, St. John United Church, Park Meadows Baptist, Kathryn Arneaud, Humane Society, YMCA and park district all make the Close Up By Mike Fak
Dec. 11
Marisa Cummings named ALMH Employee of the Year
Illinois leaders ponder what to do with governor
Looking for Lincoln wayside exhibit to be unveiled Monday in Atlanta
Lottery for local ballot positions Dec. 18
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
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