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Thursday, December 18, 2008
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Dec. 18
Ice storm warning (Update 1:45 p.m. Thursday)
City: Coal mine gets enterprise zone approval City to ask for economic stimulus funds; tax levy approved; budget in line; 7th month of fiscal year; winter pothole fill arrives
Ice storm warning remains in effect from 3 p.m. today to noon Friday
Obama to name LaHood, R-Ill., transportation head
Biographical information on Ray LaHood
Ill. high court rejects attempt to remove governor
Ballot positions set for February primary
$40.5 million in low-interest loans available to Illinois college students
Dec. 17
Flu season gets the jump on Logan County
Ill. parties clash over potential special election
Bomke: 'The Senate appointment process has been thoroughly tainted' Calls for special election
Dec. 16
NWS winter weather advisory remains in effect until midnight Snow to continue across central Illinois through this evening
City council aggressively seeks funding for Fifth Street Road project City and county to join regional effort for federal funds
City races set for February primary Ballot positions to be determined Thursday
Looking for Lincoln wayside exhibit unveiled in Atlanta
Business as usual? Gov. signs Illinois film tax credit into law
The YMCA, LCHS band, St. Peter Lutheran Church, Christian Child Care, First United Methodist Church and Lincoln Area Music Society make the Close UpBy Mike Fak
Dec. 15
Morning weather advisory
Judy Awe: A lifetime of volunteerism marks the Personality of the Week
RJD Hobbies and Raceway, U.S. Marines help Toys for Tots (pictorial)
Farm Futures producer survey indicates shift to soybeans
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
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