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Thursday, March 26, 2009
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Top Stories from the past week
March 25
FBI takes over city finance investigation
City: Money matters top discussions Budgeting City Hall roof and other building needs; Sysco and Wal-Mart infrastructure sales tax rebates; additional development agreements for Castle Manor, ALMH in works, with potential for a 3rd development
Fed stimulus funds will expand CAP weatherization program by 400%
Illinois Feb. unemployment hits 8.6% Largest monthly increase in 33 years
More info on health fairs:
Children's Health Fair
Community Health Fair
Lincoln Circuit Ride calendar set
March 24
ALMH rehab equipment featured on NBC's 'ER'
Slight chance for severe weather Tuesday afternoon and early evening
Bomke highlights governor's proposed tax increases
Farmers markets prepare for 2009 season
Seasonal weight limits on Logan County highways
Quilters, San Jose United Methodist Church, Lady Railer softball, Knights of Columbus and LCC's 'Godspell' in Close Up By Mike Fak
March 23
Habitat breaks ground on Mount Pulaski home
Personality of the Week: John Sutton: Skilled craftsman focuses on community
Cold water, warm hearts: Polar Plunge brings in $25,000 (pictorial 1)
Cold water, warm hearts: Polar Plunge brings in $25,000 (pictorial 2)
March 21
Local community banks performing well amidst big bank failures
10-year-old Lincoln youngster eyes state wrestling championship -- in sports
Master's in bioenergy now available at U of I
President inspects Eaton hybrid electric truck
March 20
Want to add a personal touch to a gift? It's in the bag
Lincoln College opening new Center for Adult Learning in Normal on April 7
Washington-Monroe School celebrates Winter Fantasy-Brazil (pictorial)
Ill. gov. faces 'greatest crisis of modern times'
Durbin meets with panel, prosecutor about Burris
Verle Auxier, Kiwanis, West Lincoln-Broadwell PTO, The Cell, LCHS speech team dinner, Lucky Six winners and Rotary baseball tickets make the Close Up By Mike Fak
March 19
Chamber's 10th annual Ag Day Breakfast scholarship winners
County to switch health insurance provider (Originally posted Wednesday afternoon)
Community Action Partnership announces that funds are still available for LIHEAP assistance
Quinn's new budget: Illinois faces 'greatest crisis of modern times'
Bomke: Disappointed taxes before reforms in governor's budget address
Health department offers free information on diabetes
4 county water companies get high marks for fluoridation
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