May 31

• Logan County joins Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
  35 Illinois counties offer locally grown fruits and vegetables for WIC and senior programs

• Gov. Blagojevich encourages local first responder agencies to apply for equipment through federal CEDAP program
  Response agencies eligible to apply for portion of $16 million in response equipment and training

• Lawmakers question legality of IDOT move

• IDNR announces 2nd straight Memorial Day weekend without a water fatality
  Enforcement efforts and increased public safety awareness are key factors in safe holiday weekend

May 30

• Prison workers make their grievances known

• Tornado watch until 2 p.m.

• New tornado watch until 10 p.m.

• Over $10 million to improve Illinois wildlife habitat
  Pheasants Forever reaches milestone

May 29

• Central Illinois could see hazardous weather on Friday

• New features at the Route 66 Garage Sale

• City engineer's annual report

• Governor and three legislative leaders call for passage of $31 billion Illinois Works capital plan

May 28

• Council reviews racetrack curfew and possible fines

• City recognizes value and needs of older population by proclamation

• Illinois EPA releases preliminary results of tests for presence of pharmaceuticals in public drinking supplies
  Results show only trace levels of several prescription drugs and common chemicals

• New dates, same location for Illinois Products Expo
  Plans announced for 10th annual 'Food and Cooking Extravaganza'

• Illinois Department of Labor provides safety tips for millions of families visiting amusement parks, street festivals and carnivals this summer
  Department conducts ride inspections throughout the year to ensure rides and attractions meet safety standards

May 27

• Body found in Salt Creek on Monday

• New memorial stone to soldiers dedicated at Logan County Courthouse

• City of Lincoln annual report for wastewater treatment facility and sewer management

• First mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois

• Natasha Bedingfield and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are the latest artists to announce 2008 Illinois State Fair appearances

May 26

• (Memorial Day observed)

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