Daily headlines
January 2006
City struggling to get a leg up on problem properties
Gov. Blagojevich sends BASUAH representative on South African HIV/AIDS sister state mission
Global renewable energy participation up in U.S.
New radio service connects the U.S. to United Nations news
44th District update
Weekly outlook: Cattle prospects
Mount Pulaski Grade School to participate in Tech 2006 at state Capitol
Elkhart town meeting to discuss Elkhart Grade School, 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Village Hall
Youth wrestling results
Lincoln Regional schedule -- girls
Lady Lynx at Kankakee Community
Illinois at Wisconsin game notes
Illinois State at Bradley game notes
             
            New website makes it easier to 
			file household employers' taxes
			Employers will be able to file yearly 
			instead of quarterly
             
            First official Eagle Day in Illinois 
			celebrated
			Illinoisans 
			privileged with more visiting eagles than any other state in the 
			continental United States
LCHS hosts 'survivor' tournament
		Machete, cutlass or machlass!
UI student aims to improve cutting tools for 
	sugar cane
		McBride solid 
			in Illini win
By Jason Rennert
LCC defeats St. Louis Christian
Lincoln College basketball vs. Danville
Lincoln College wrestling
'Birds bested by Southern's second-half effort
Nicole Buse letter of intent
IEMA urges citizens to test their homes for radon
             
            
			Gov. Blagojevich recognized by Families USA for outstanding 
			commitment to health care
			
			Governor speaks to national health 
			conference about landmark All Kids insurance program
Court news
Marriages
(No dissolutions)
Grappling with child sexual abuse: How preventable is it?
Letters:
44th District weekly update: Senator's views biased
LDN keeping people away in touch
Good articles and coverage
Thanks
Snowbirds say 'Happy 6th birthday'
Learning column: New best friend
Feature: No more rats
Happy birthday, Lincoln Daily News!
Atlanta tourism and business expansion plans to be unfolded at motel grand opening
National Lawyers Association rates Judge Alito 'well-qualified' to become a justice of the Supreme Court
		Tribute to Joe Ginter: On the 
		passing of a friend
By Jim Youngquist
Farmers Supporting Independent Agriculture meeting Jan. 31
Abraham Lincoln's birthday to be celebrated with lunch and guest speakers
'Meet the Speech Team' performances open to the public
Illinois General Assembly legislative scholarship applications available
IESA board approves state tournament structure changes
Lincoln Christian vs. Northland Baptist
Illinois vs. Purdue game notes
Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois game notes
City briefs
Lincoln IETC and Robert's Sysco Food Services introduce more than 100 openings at job fairs
New agrichemical facility containment initiative protects natural resources
			Regional tillage 
			seminars scheduled
			Topics to include carbon trading for Illinois farmers
Duke health brief: Tiny implant provides relief to patients with severe uveitis
		Illinois blows out 
		Minnesota -- eventually
		By Greg Taylor
Lincoln College basketball at John Wood
Canned invention's name has interesting origin
Illinois Symphony Orchestra: 'Romance at the Movies'
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum to unveil new temporary exhibit, 'Mr. Lincoln's Attic'
Committee proposes new liquor license fees
Statement from Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich on ICC approval of electricity auction
			$1.3 million 
			announced for southern Illinois construction projects
			Crenshaw House, Marion Regional Office Building and Choate Mental 
			Health Center all receive funding
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum executive director to leave post
44th District weekly update
			Hear what's going on in 
			the community
			Listen to CITV5 "Wednesday Night Live," 7-8 p.m. 
Lincoln IETC/Robert's Sysco Food Services Job Fair continues Thursday and Saturday
			Support 
			group explores divorce-related topics
'Facing 
			My Anger'
Oasis update
Scholarships available to 44th District residents
Youth wrestling results
Lincoln Christian Angels vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
Illinois vs. Minnesota game notes
			Alexander claims victory 
			500, reaches ridiculous milestone
			By Jeff Mayfield  
			
Coroner weighs out options on what to do with man's remains
Wind advisory
			Gov. Blagojevich 
			announces new series of statewide Keep Warm Illinois energy saving 
			workshops
			Community 
			workshops offer Illinoisans ways to reduce home energy costs
			Gov. Blagojevich rallies with 
			leaders throughout southwest Illinois for the passage of a $3.2 
			billion capital bill that will grow the economy and create 230,000 
			jobs
Jobs bill will build better 
			roads, improve mass transit and ease school overcrowding throughout 
			the region
			Reflections on life and 
			the decisions to terminate it
			By Jeff Mayfield
Weekly outlook: Soybean prices
CIEDC announces energy savings and food stamp workshops
LCHS basketball
Pictures from 2006 Meijer Classic
Lincoln College basketball vs. Lewis & Clark
Lincoln Christian College to host Hall of Fame weekend
Illinois State vs. Indiana State game notes
Future Stars Central Illinois Basketball Club founded
Gov. Blagojevich proposes $1,000 per student college tuition tax credit
Senate week in review
Lincoln speech team tackles Downers Grove Tournament
Program on prescription coverage scheduled
Lincoln Railers vs. Jacksonville
Pictures from the game
Lincoln College wrestling vs. Muskegon and Meramac
Hawkins, Hoffman claim Hula Bowl MVP honors
Hockey champions from Lincoln
Illinois taxpayers can use checkoffs to support diabetes and autism research
Other news:
Uganda: Promoting humanitarian principles among the Acholi
'The Power of People' second Global Symposium
Marriages
Dissolutions
Court news
Use of proven heart medicines improves, but not enough
Eradicating polio in the Commonwealth
Brazil, UNCTAD sign agreement on free and open-source software
Features: Traditions
Illinois State at Southern Illinois game notes
				REALITY comes 
				to Lincoln City Council
				Anti-smoking trail dwindles to 
				the south
Lung cancer patients provide incentive for relatives to quit smoking
Consumers fight identity theft
ZLS geography bee
Redbird athletics measures up academically
City briefs
				
				Gov. 
				Blagojevich lays out ambitious agenda in 2006 State of the State 
				address
				
				
				Governor 
			proposes key initiatives to create 230,000 jobs, help parents pay 
			for college tuition for their children, help uninsured veterans 
			obtain health insurance, and help meth addicts break the cycle of 
			crime and addiction; renews call for state assault weapons ban
Bomke reacts to governor's State of the State address
Chamber ag scholarships available
Local student graduates from Southern Illinois University
Feature: Inventor of popular machine won infringement suit but not the brand name
Lincoln College basketball vs. Spoon River
Lambert resigns; joins Tennessee State staff
			City approves new fire 
			chief 
			New alderman selected for Ward 1
Ethanol plant coming to Hartsburg
Mitchell seeks ruling on keno
			Gov. Blagojevich, Mayor Daley renew call 
			for state ban on assault weapons
			Annual State of the State address to 
			take strong stand against gun violence
Weekly outlook: Corn and soybeans
			Support 
			group explores divorce-related topics
'The Road to 
			Healing'
Oasis update
Book Look: 'How to Help Your Child With Homework'
How do we protect the physically or emotionally vulnerable population in an emergency?
Gov. Blagojevich, Mayor Daley renew call for state ban on assault weapons
Other news:
UNAMSIL: A success story in peacekeeping
Conservation plans unveiled for six wildlife species
Global assault on AIDS pandemic
European Union: UNAIDS, WHO and UNFPA endorse European Union statement on the need to scale up HIV prevention
South and Southeast Asia: High-tech industry called to fight AIDS
Caribbean: Counterpart and Coca-Cola team to educate teens on HIV/AIDS prevention
ZLS December Student of the Month
Learning: Slow reader
Exotic orchids to be in bloom at show
Illinois State holds on, defeats Evansville 65-57
Redline Express Dance Camp returns
City briefs
Gov. Blagojevich announces 500 new cars for state police fleet
Stretchable silicon could be next wave in electronics
2005 was warm, dry year
Lincoln Community High School speech team wins at Heyworth
Local students named to dean's list at Blackburn College
Lincoln topples Decatur Eisenhower
Pictures from the game
			Illinois wins 
			11th straight over Michigan
'Seniors lead the way in 79-74 win'
			By Greg Taylor
Lincoln College basketball vs. Lincoln Land
Illinois State vs. Evansville game notes
Illinois at Indiana game notes
Lincoln Baseball Association Heat tryouts in February
Business owner brings property and parking issues to council
Illinois Teen REACH and AmeriCorps programs to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with a day of service
Marriages
Dissolutions
Court news
Bomke praises legislation promoting Illinois' renewable fuels industry
Sunday Mass schedule change
Feature: Drawing deep on January
Shelbyville is home to state's eighth Quail Forever chapter in five months
Illini Bio-Energy representatives ask county for rezoning and enterprise zone for ethanol plant
Illinois now second-largest producer of both corn and soybeans nationwide
Bipartisan effort boosts renewable fuels
			Emergency measure by state 
			of Illinois ensures no low-income Medicare Part D beneficiary is 
			turned away at pharmacy
			Seniors provided critical protection 
			while kinks in federal program are addressed
Lincoln students share area eighth-grade spelling bee title
Illinois vs. Michigan game notes
Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa game notes
City mulls liquor licenses
New director of consumer affairs to advise governor and state agencies on matters of consumers' rights, identity theft, consumer privacy and utilities
Sgt. Liebe to speak on meth lab awareness
Craner presents 'Christ in Kenya' -- Sunday
Inventor celebrates 300th birthday on Jan. 17
LC men's basketball at ICC
City ordinance pushes local couple's hot button
CIEDC and CEFCU assist citizens who budget from paycheck to paycheck
Gov. Blagojevich's $3 billion plan to build better roads, better schools, improve mass transportation and create 230,000 jobs
Democratic governor candidate Edwin Eisendrath takes stand against political fundraising
Divorce recovery support group begins Monday
Oasis update
High school group to raise funds for animals
Illinois launches nation's first lottery ticket to support the fight against breast cancer
Flash Index of Illinois economy up slightly in December, latest data show
Weekly outlook: Pork industry
Creativity, flexibility important when setting fitness goals
LCC Angels defeat Fontbonne
Lady Lynx vs. Illinois College JV
Youth wrestling results
			Lincoln 
			property to see slight increase in taxes
			City treasurer estimates impact on 
			bills
IDOT creates one-stop website for traveler
LaHood cancels overseas trip
44th District update
Letter: Gas prices also jump in Texas
Speech team brings home individual titles
Helping with math
LCHS vs. Jerseyville
Pictures from the game
Lady Lynx vs. Black Hawk East
Lynx vs. Illinois Valley
Illinois State at Missouri State game notes
Wichita State spurts past Redbirds 56-47
Chamber launches leadership academy
Increase to $6.50 an hour has benefited nearly half a million hardworking Illinoisans
			Tollway opens fourth lane on key 
			section of I-88
			Wider road will reduce congestion and 
			provide faster commute for motorists on Reagan Memorial Tollway
			Rebuild and widen project from Illinois Route 59 to Washington 
			Street is almost complete
			$14.2 million 
	and $2.35 million loans to help Sri Lanka recover from tsunami 
			Caritas steps up efforts to meet urgent 
			needs of quake victims in Pakistan 
			World Vision to distribute food to over 
			46,000 quake survivors in remote Pakistan villages
Marriages
			Dissolutions Court news 
	Proposed heating cost relief to be presented in 
	Lincoln on Monday
Green View wins three national awards
Feature: A good New Year's resolution?
Illinois at Iowa game notes
Illinois State vs. Wichita State game notes
Residents put seal of approval on ethanol plant
Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger helps needy
			
			Gov. Blagojevich proposes 
			aggressive mercury emission controls for Illinois power plants
			New rules 
			boost public health by cutting toxins that cause nervous system 
			disorders in infants and children
			Rules require 90 percent mercury reduction by 2009, compared with 47 
			percent requirement under new federal rules
			Countries finalize agreement on 
	Trans-Asian Railway Save the Children receives $60 million 
	grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to save newborn lives 
	globally 
			Letter: Please explain the yo-yo gas 
	prices 
			Chester 4-H 
			AMVETS news 
			Learning column: Punishment vs. consequences
			By Greg Taylor
Illinois at Iowa game notes
LC wrestles at fifth-ranked Colby
Ethanol plant moving forward
Illinois Youth Center-Murphysboro celebrates 100th cadet graduation
            Gov. Blagojevich announces new labor 
			laws that ensure fair wages and better conditions for thousands of 
			workers
			Strengthened laws 
			effective Jan 1 will protect over 300,000 day laborers and provide 
			stiffer penalties for violations of the Prevailing Wage Act
Retraction and apology
			
            Illinois State Museum names new director
            Longtime 
			employee selected as 12th museum leader
Looking for some different fun? Learn to contra dance
Feature: Ehrich Weiss invention was overshadowed by his other job
Junior high basketball tournament
Lincoln College basketball at Danville Community College
Racetrack owners upset
Child Lures program kits arriving
			Weather highlights 
			across the nation
			Data shows Katrina was a
			Category 3 hurricane
Tourism focus of next Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society meeting
Six-band metal show in Mason City
Book Look: 'The Bake Shop Ghost'
Illinois State at Creighton game notes
Illinois vs. Michigan State game notes
Denley named academic all-star by I-AA athletic directors
			
			Gov. Blagojevich announces start of tougher laws against human 
			trafficking and a campaign to help victims
			Letter calls on U.S. Defense Department to implement strong policy 
			against human trafficking
			New human trafficking law took effect Jan. 1, establishing Illinois 
			as a nationwide leader in combating human trafficking
			Grant to help Keep Warm Illinois 
			campaign
			Tips on 
			weatherproofing homes and businesses
Illinois Association of Drainage Districts to host annual conference
			Don't get left out in 
			the cold this summer. Make camping reservations this winter.
				Camping 
			reservations for 4th of July weekend and other dates begin Jan. 3 
			
			
Hartsburg-Emden wins State Farm Holiday Classic
			Illinois 84, 
			Tennessee-Martin 46
			
			By Greg Taylor
Ford hits buzzer-beater to lift the 'Birds over the Jays
Slow start sinks 'Birds