July 30

• AFSCME members put a face on local prison crisis

• The Mill 2.0: Federal funds allow next step in restoration

• No piracy here. 'Penzance' offers family entertainment without raiding your treasure chest

• Street department closed Friday morning

• Quinn signs financing bill for green projects

July 29

• Update on welcome for returning Logan County soldiers Thursday

• City briefs: Appropriations passed; treasurer casts eye on finances as tax revenues decline; council approves cold beer at fair during featured country music performance; city employee bonds reset; and more

• Extension offers Cloverbud Camp for 5-7-year-olds

• Chamber solicits organizations to participate in children's 'Fun Park'

• YMCA flag football camp begins -- in pictures

• U of I trustee resigns amid admissions probe

• 2009 Logan County Fair queen candidates:

• Arielle Alley, Emily Berglin, Kelsey Mariah Bunner, Katie Gosda, Ashley Nicole Green

• Danielle Harper, Danielle Horn, Jessica Owen, Amy Schumacher

July 28

• Habitat dedicates Dahmm Corner

• 2009 Logan County Fair queen candidates:

• Arielle Alley, Emily Berglin, Kelsey Mariah Bunner, Katie Gosda, Ashley Nicole Green

• Danielle Harper, Danielle Horn, Jessica Owen, Amy Schumacher

• 10 questions to ask Ill. lawmakers about budget

• U of I president describes culture of influence

• Midwest governors form high-speed rail group

• 'Troops are coming home Thursday. Line the streets,' AFSCME and First United Methodist Church Kids Club in Close Up
  By Mike Fak

July 27

• Shooter released from hospital
  Multiple charges include attempted 1st-degree murder

• A fun day at The Mill marks 80th anniversary
  Lively stories of yesteryear, recognitions, music, food and more celebrate historic Route 66 icon

• Activities at The Mill's 80th birthday -- in pictures (1)

• Activities at The Mill's 80th birthday -- in pictures (2)

• Personality of the Week:
  A calm approach to an active retirement -- the Reifstecks

• U of I president to face clout panel scrutiny today

• Race for Obama's old Senate seat could cost Senate some diversity

July 25

• New anti-drug campaign in Logan County set to begin in August

• Disney train to pass through Lincoln on Thursday

• Officials brief Congress on H1N1 flu virus

• H1N1 influenza update: 3,404 confirmed and probable cases, 17 deaths in Illinois

• Comptroller Hynes to run for Illinois governor

• Illinois State to seek 7.6 percent tuition increase

• A dad's love, a daughter's birthday and a baseball player named Taguchi -- in sports

July 24

• The Mill on 66 in Lincoln celebrates 80th anniversary

• Ready for some football? YMCA expanding flag football for youngsters

• IDOT announces record 91.7% seat belt usage

• Department of Healthcare and Family Services collects over $1 billion in child support

• Josh Davenport, the spirit of things, 'Pirates of Penzance,' library reading awards, Oasis bunco and travel soccer at the YMCA make the Close Up
  By Mike Fak

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