Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Today's Top Stories
Top Stories from the past week
May 16
Sales tax to go to schools could be set below 1 percent
R.P. Lumber: from humble beginningsRobert and Jason Plummer share their story at development partnership fundraiser
Christian Village celebrates seniors with a trip around the world: village style
Album 1 Album 2
Habitat breaks ground for 16th house Album 1 Album 2
One good day for Route 66 Garage Sale -- Album 1
One good day for Route 66 Garage Sale -- Album 2
Competing budgets at the Capitol
This day in history
May 14
Union rep returns, pushes county board for more affordable insurance rates
2nd annual development partnership fundraiser enjoys large turnout
2nd annual development partnership fundraiser enjoys large turnout -- album
Hannah Allen Senior-of-the-Year at Mount Pulaski High School
LCHS National Honor Society names next year's officers
Upcoming rail crossing closures
Attorney general opposition could doom Smart Grid
Fewer state workers possible
May 13
Lincoln Theater recognized for its historic importance
Laura Miller named ALMH April Employee of the Month
District 27 spelling bee has a champion
Habitat for Humanity ranks 6th among largest homebuilders in the U.S.
Checklist for Route 66 Garage Sale
Hospitals: Late Medicaid payments are better than cuts
Lincoln Woman's Club, Cookies at the Castle, Carroll Catholic students of the month, genealogical meeting and Lexie Groves make Close Up
May 12
Breaking news: An explosion occurred at the north end of Middletown at 11 Thursday morning. The block around Clinton and 12th streets was blocked off as area fire departments and emergency response teams went to the scene.
Time capsule from old hospital opened during National Hospital Week
List of items in time capsule
Margie Sapp to retire from ALMH
City: New hires, high-speed rail, city signs and lights, and Comcast
Lawmakers ignore Quinn, add millions back to budget
Study smokes out why casinos see fewer people
May 11
City: Delinquent sewer bills still a hot topic in council
City: Council addresses funding issues in a letter to Quinn
Mobile Food Pantry wheels in huge numbers -- album
Life prompts student to finish seminary degree
Chamber plans golf outing June 3
County Briefs: Payment for services to outside departments equalized; Abraham Lincoln statue on distant horizon; appointments
Smaller towns looking to lure in tourists
State announces partnership to strengthen Illinois Main Street program
House human services budget unveiled
NH-M collection for Humane Society, Crime Stoppers scholarships, concerts in the park, LCHS cheerleaders' fundraiser, DaVita award, Rotary's Cards-Cubs tickets and Christian Village celebration make Close Up
May 10
Route 66 Garage Sale will close out National Tourism Week
Pink Shutter offers raffle during downtown sidewalk sales
Christian Village employees live out National Nursing Home Week theme
Mount Pulaski holds prom grand march -- album
Quinn promises veto of Smart Grid
Illinois House budget mostly finished
Crime Stoppers scholarships, concerts in the park, LCHS cheerleaders' fundraiser, DaVita award, Rotary's Cards-Cubs tickets and Christian Village celebration make Close Up
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