March 26

• Community Action looks for public input on stimulus planning

• Jazz featured at Lincoln College on April 3

• Ex-Gov. Blagojevich cries foul on airwaves

• Despite budget crisis, Ill. agency approved raises

• Illinois medical marijuana bill passes Senate Public Health Committee 6-3

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

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