Daily headlines
March 2006
Wind advisory
Community Health Fair
Used tire collection
Health department to celebrate 35th anniversary
Ag Day for kids
Logan County Farm Bureau celebrates Ag Education Day with fourth-graders
Less can be better
Women's Business Development Center
celebrates two decades of advancement among women entrepreneurs in Illinois
Mrs. Blagojevich addresses over 300 women at
the celebration, discusses her personal experiences as a business owner and
highlights state resources available to businesswomen
Letter: Opposed to Illinois supporting stem cell research
Check the weekend calendar for many events: Community Health Fair, Easter egg hunt, spring concert and more.
Blood drive to help restock local hospitals
Learning column: Bossy grandson
Lincoln College softball vs. Spoon River
County briefs
Severe weather possible
IDOT partners with the University of Illinois to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the interstate system
Tougher penalties for police
impersonation win final legislative approval; Gov. Blagojevich pledges to sign
Legislation would increase jail time for police impersonation, create new
offense for impersonation while carrying a deadly weapon, and broaden definition
of peace officer to include local, state and federal officials
Immigration solution
Washington-Monroe
honor roll
Third nine weeks
14 individuals named as IESA Scholar Attitude Award winners
Soldier's invention on display at the Smithsonian Institution
Asperger Syndrome Support & Awareness of C.I. (autistic spectrum disorder) meets
Illinois' Brown, Augustine and Weber participate in Final Four events
New reality show to premiere in Lincoln tonight
CIEDC Logan County Head Start joins national celebration of Week of the Young Child
Coroner's inquest reviews snowy Route 121 three-vehicle crash that left two dead
Gov.
Blagojevich announces Sangamon County approved for federal disaster
assistance for people, businesses and governments affected by March
12 tornadoes
Federal
declaration also includes assistance for affected governments in
Greene, Logan, Morgan and Scott counties
Statement from Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich on the retirement of Lane Evans, congressman
News from U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood
Senate approves legislation to promote economic development in central Illinois
Letter: Lincoln gas prices
Support
group explores divorce-related topics
'Moving On, Growing Closer to God'
Oasis update
Book Look: 'Cash, Credit Cards, or Checks'
21st annual Community Health Fair
Logan County Health Department investigation into deadly bacteria outbreak winds down
Gov. Blagojevich
introduces new rule to ensure women’s access to prescription
contraceptives after new tactic to deny women access to birth
control surfaces
Governor's proposed rule would require pharmacies to post signs
letting women know their rights and how to file complaints
Women who think they were lied to about their contraceptive being
out of stock can call 1 (800) 280-4149 to file a complaint
FSIA meeting 7 p.m.
Weekly outlook: Corn consumption prospects
Letter: Lincoln history update
New landfill hours of operation
Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society taking to the road
Hilton Springfield to host 26th annual Blue Chip Gala
March Mutterings:
Bracket-bustin' mayhem
By Jeff Mayfield
Youth wrestling results
Ford, Kruse depart from ISU basketball
Storm damage estimated at $9 million
Summary of damage survey results from the March 12 tornadic storms over central Illinois
Plans build toward blowout Abraham Lincoln 200th birthday celebration
Gov. Blagojevich urges Treasurer Topinka to
support assault weapons ban
Governor sends letter to
Topinka urging her to use position as state's only Republican
officeholder to lobby other Republicans to support ban
Applications due April 7 for health care career scholarships
Lincoln Area Music Society spring concert
County briefs
Gov. Blagojevich, victims' families, advocates urge lawmakers in Springfield to pass statewide assault weapons ban
Court news
Marriages
Dissolutions
44th District update
House committee unanimously approves Bomke, Brauer legislation
College Illinois: Pay today's prices for tomorrow's education
Confessions of an 'American Idol' junkie
Home Country: Small town, small crimes
Lincoln College vs. Beaver Creek Community College in national basketball tournament
Congressman LaHood touches base with local citizenry
Local health departments seek additional funding
U.S. interagency strategic plan
in place for avian influenza
Key wild
bird populations monitored since 1998
Bomke speaks with 'Illinois Lawmakers' regarding education funding, capital program
Pet Adopt-a-thon Saturday morning
Upcoming blood drive
Square dancing comes to Lincoln
Avian influenza and monitoring human
health
What you
can do to protect yourself and your family
Lincoln Scouts to host bicycle tour
Students helping New Orleans clean up
United States prepares for highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds
Illinois assists communities in historic preservation through federal grants
Thank you from Bill Brady
Planning for pandemic influenza
Home fruit tree spray schedules
By John Fulton
Learning and space mission a success
Female inventors dominate Women's History Month
Letter: Student trip to Challenger Learning Center made possible by local businesses and aviation museum
University of Illinois Extension offers free food pantry class
Lincoln College men's basketball in national tournament
Lincoln College softball spring trip results
'Narrow' too broad a word on two results in Logan County primary election
Logan County election results
Statewide primary results
The 5 A Day campaigns:
Color your way to five a day
More color, more health
IESA Scholastic Bowl meet
Engineering scholarship
Cancellation of event: Emden Christian Church
Support
group explores divorce-related topics
'Reconciliation'
Oasis update
Closure:
The Logan County Health Department is closed Tuesday due to the weather
Blizzard warning canceled
Governor, lieutenant governor and comptroller tour research center, urge lawmakers to approve proposed $100 million state stem cell research fund
Social Security still imperiled, says scholar who promoted Bush plan
Weekly outlook: Soybeans
Veterans Honor Roll dedication set
Knapp Library notes
Eighth-grade volleyball finals postponed
Lincoln Rural Fire Department seeks better
location for firehouse
Part 4 in series
Late-season snowstorm taking aim at central Illinois through Tuesday
Breakfast program features Illinois ag director
Top federal officials join Gov. Rod Blagojevich at Illinois pandemic planning summit
State officials to tour Children's Memorial stem cell research facility
LCHS group interp and contest play qualify for state
Springfield to host 9th annual Barstool Open benefiting UCP
Rare volcanic plumes create uncommonly dangerous ash flows
LCC weekend baseball
County work
Gov. Blagojevich asks President Bush
for federal assistance following damaging tornadoes and storms
Federal disaster declaration would
aid individuals, businesses and local governments hard-hit by severe
storms
Court news
Marriages
Dissolutions
Rev. Rich Reinwald to celebrate 20th year of local ministry
Supplies collected for U.S. soldiers in Iraq
UCP Land of Lincoln hosts 'An Evening at the Moulin Rouge'
Waiting and watching for the signs
Logan County EMA to spearhead volunteer storm cleanup efforts on Saturday
ALMH CEO
'Woody' Hester promoted in Memorial Health System
Dolan Dalpoas to succeed Hester
State Board of Education adopts governor's proposal to ban junk food in Illinois elementary and middle schools
Candidates:
Dan Meyer, county board candidate District 2
Jim Griffin, county board candidate District 5
Gloria Luster, county board candidate District 5
Paul Gleason, county board candidate District 6
Michael D. McIntosh, county board candidate District 6
Help with writing assignments
Mr. Smith (and Brian and Warren) goes
to the NCAAs!
By Greg Taylor
Georgia O'Keeffe flowers to African warrior masks (pictures of student artwork)
City explores TIF district for west side
CIEDC executive director regretfully announces senior program changes
LaHood to visit area
colleges for campus meetings
Chance for students, area citizens to discuss issues with
congressman at town hall-style meetings
IDFPR orders ISMIE to make
changes to reduce rates paid by Illinois doctors
Order will help reduce the cost of
medical malpractice insurance and keep doctors in Illinois
Senate committee supports measure that would put a brake on teenage truancy
2005 corn yields
Inventor of gas mask wouldn't reveal his secret
Racetrack draws record crowd to City Hall
State, federal officials assess
damage from weekend storms
Governor calls for public health
precautions in aftermath of weekend storms
Landfill capacity in Illinois
increased significantly, with 18 years of disposal space remaining
Illinois EPA annual report shows two landfills added and expansions of
existing landfills
Letter: Racetrack
Support
group explores divorce-related topics
'Forgiveness'
Oasis update
Book Look: 'This Day in Illinois History'
Learning column: Controlling allowance
Class 8A State Volleyball Tournament
Teen driver causes head-on crash
Six sent to hospital
Ohio-based auto insurance company caused some Illinois drivers to lose licenses
IDPH announces new Manufactured
Housing Hotline
New 800 number available for homeowners with questions, concerns and complaints about their
manufactured home
Spring grass seeding
By John Fulton
Weekly outlook: Corn
Farm revenue assurance
Letter: Track doesn't increase city service costs
Habitat for Humanity meeting tonight
Lincoln AMVETS report
DNA-wrapped carbon nanotubes serve as sensors in living cells
Illinois basketball NCAA tournament notes -- 1st and 2nd round
Storms rip through central Illinois
High wind advisory
Gov. Blagojevich directs state
resources to assist communities damaged by storms
Seven counties declared disaster
areas
Governor mobilizes state response to help in recovery effort
Gov. Blagojevich tours Springfield to assess damage caused by last night's severe storms
Springfield hard-hit by
Sunday storm
Nonessential state employees told to stay home
First Lady Patti Blagojevich
addresses Illinois farmers to raise awareness of economic,
environmental and health benefits of local organic farming
At FamilyFarmed.org Expo, Mrs.
Blagojevich salutes the contributions of family farms to the organic
farming industry
Meth treatment program unveiled
Illinois Soybean Rust Program committee prepares for 2006 growing season
R.W. Garrett Agency announces nation's largest annual health plan survey
4-H Junior Leadership Conference attendees
Illinois basketball NCAA tournament game times
Two confirmed cases of
Legionnaires' disease stem from stay at Logan County motel
Both state and
Logan County health departments working to notify guests and correct
the problem
LJWC Spring Craft Fair set for March 25
Legislators address state's economic climate
Court news
Marriages
Dissolutions
Dan Bluthard named new director of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Letters:
Racetrack provides revenues and something to do
Questions additional costs related to track
Response to candidate support letter for Meyer
Knapp Library notes
Home Country: Weather, a true science
Big Ten
tournament quarterfinals
By Greg Taylor
Lincoln Rural Fire Department
would like new firehouse
Part 3
Gov. Blagojevich rallies with
leaders in Will County for passage of capital plan to fund widening
of I-55 and other key local construction projects
Governor's proposed $3.2 billion
capital bill would create 230,000 jobs statewide, build better
roads, improve mass transit and ease school overcrowding
Female human remains still a
mystery 10 months into the investigation
Illinois State Police seek
information
Gary Wright named new director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
Logan County clerk announces the polling places of Logan County
Support letter: Dan Meyer has capability to lead
Letters:
Races provide needed youth entertainment and bring business income for community
Hosting races draws on city services
Benefit breakfast
Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society program set
IESA State Wrestling Tournament
Big 10
tournament -- Day 1
By Greg Taylor
Domestic abuse report
leads to discovery of firearms arsenal
Threat places all Lincoln first response teams and city departments
on full alert
Severe weather outlook
Severe Weather
Preparedness Week March 5-11
Severe weather fact sheet
Town hall meetings across the state to address alcohol and underage drinking
Illinois taxpayers file electronic tax returns in record numbers
Gov. Blagojevich announces funds to
protect additional areas of Cahokia Mounds
Proposes opening 1,000-year-old World Heritage Site seven days a
week
Letters:
Appreciation for pizza and service during raid
Property value and peace and quiet affected
Children's swim lessons offered
Inventor's game had one only rule
Big Ten tournament preview
By Greg Taylor
County board candidates engage over community issues
Pictures from county board debate
See Logan County candidates for March 21 primary for a complete listing of offices, party, terms and candidates.
View district maps.
Drought conditions worsen in dry February
Gov. Blagojevich rallies with
southeastern Illinois leaders for the passage of a $3.2 billion
capital bill that will create 230,000 jobs
Jobs bill will build better
roads, improve mass transit and ease school overcrowding throughout
the region
State Fraternal Order of Police president named chairman of state board
Letter: Racetrack a valued asset
Support
group explores divorce-related topics
'KidCare'
Oasis update
Children's swim lessons offered
Volleyball tournament update
Illinois men's basketball Big 10 tournament notes
Redbird gridders provide a break for Katrina victims
Aldermen trip over track
Fire damages Tremont Street home
Illinois rural health
representatives rally in Washington
46 states attend NRHA Rural Health
Policy Institute
Logan County represented
Gov. Blagojevich calls for critical school construction funding for Rochester and other projects across Illinois
Gov. Blagojevich urges President
Bush to restore housing and community development cuts proposed in
federal budget
Cuts would hurt
housing programs for senior citizens, people with disabilities in
low-income areas
Pruning
By John Fulton
Weekly outlook: Corn and soybeans
Veterans
Honor Roll dedication set
New brick orders being taken
Children's swim lessons offered
ISAC adds new service to College Zone
Lynx win Region 24 championship
LCC baseball vs. Fontbonne
Space program sparks Lincoln students' interests
Pictures from space program event
Readiness the key to severe weather safety
Senate week in review
For the week of Feb. 27-March 3
Illinois Senate unanimously approves Bomke legislation
Gov. Blagojevich encourages agricultural innovation with award of $230,000 in sustainable agriculture grants
ZLS American Legion Auxiliary essay winners
Children's swim lessons offered
Lincoln College vs. Parkland in Region 24 tournament
Katie Geisler named all-American
Lincoln Rural
Fire Department would like new firehouse
Part 2
Illinois properties listed in National Register of Historic Places
Court news
Marriages
(No dissolutions)
Mine safety legislation passes House
Letter: TIF would have negative effect on taxpayers
Physicians hold drug companies to higher
standards than other businesses
Perspective
From debt to prosperity
Children's swim lessons offered
Spring whims
City briefs
Gov. Blagojevich urges Congress to oppose bill that would undermine Illinois' ability to ensure food safety
Senate approves bill to complete Sangamon County health merger
Letters:
Good information on TIF district
TIF district
Hull a great leader who will be missed
Lincoln blood drive Monday
Children's swim lessons offered
Zion Lutheran School to celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week
Lincoln College vs. John Wood in Region 24 tournament
Developers ask city for TIF district to develop a west-side subdivision
School reorganization bill approved in committee
Governor's statement on hate crimes panel
Letter: Proposed residential TIF district
Smart tractor will detect worn parts, dangerous slopes
Middletown Stagecoach Inn Bi-Centennial Commission
Chester 4-H
Children's swim lessons offered
Spring for Tea date set
Parent-teacher conference
Accidental inventions
Lincoln to play Normal West in regional final
Lady Lynx vs. Lincoln Land in Region 24 tournament
Plank two-time academic all-American
City hears from new racetrack owners
XPlex founder acquires Lincoln Speedway
Converting manure to oil: U of I lays groundwork for one-of-a-kind pilot plant
Weather highlights: Frozen tsunamis, drought in Britain and review of a rare astronomical occurrence called the great syzygy
Zonta health care scholarships
Response to tribute
Support
group explores divorce-related topics
'Financial
Survival'
Children's swim lessons offered
Book Look: 'Soft House'
'Mozart in Mexico'
Presidential
Mutterings...
By Jeff Mayfield
Illinois State vs. Evansville game notes
Dilligard amongst league's most improved