Jan. 5

• U.S. Prepares to Change Aerial Signal for Television From Analog to Digital

• More Than 100 Retailers Certified to Participate in TV Converter Box Coupon Program for Digital Television Transition

Jan. 4

• Gov. Blagojevich Takes Action to Give Schools a $560 Million Increase
  Amendatory Veto Gives School Districts Immediate Reimbursement for Special Education Staff and Provides Illinois State Police a Cap Extension to Keep Troopers on the Front Lines

Jan. 3

• City Council Approves Parking Violation Fine Increases
  Increases and Enforcement Hoped to Help Downtown Merchants

• ALMH Welcomes the First Baby of 2008

Jan. 2

• Old Year Ends and New Year Starts With Severe Weather Conditions

• Responders Issue in New Year Rescuing Travelers and Blocking Fuel Spill

• Vehicle Rams Pole, Knocking Out Power

• Illinois Is Now Smoke-Free
  Smoke-Free Illinois Act Bans Smoking in Public Places
  Began Statewide Jan. 1

Jan. 1

• (New Year's holiday)

Dec. 31

• A Look at Past and Present City Finances
  Audit of 2006-2007 Fiscal Year Shows Increase in Revenues

• Snow Advisory in Effect Until Midnight

• Gov. Blagojevich Congratulates Retiring Historic Preservation Agency Director Robert Coomer

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