Daily headlines
October 2006
Illinois State vs. Missouri State pre-game notes
Redbirds slip to No. 8 in Sports Network poll
Early dental care
to improve quality of life for Logan County residents
New Healthy
Communities Partnership mobile health unit brings H.O.P.E.
Drug rumors run rampant
Working together for FutureGen project
Write-in registration deadline Tuesday
Environmental effects of biofuels crops must be weighed, researchers say
Dr. Michael Duduit to speak at Webb Lectureship
Lady Railers
are regional champions
Play Bloomington on Tuesday in
sectional semifinal
By Rick L. Hobler
Lincoln Christian volleyball in Midwest Regional
St. Louis Cardinals' 2006 world championship parade and rally
Winners of the 2006 Governor's Home Town awards
IDOT, League of
Illinois Bicyclists team up to create bike safety video
Goal is to teach beginning drivers to share the
road with bicyclists
Expansion of
Illinois Black Crown Marsh Natural Area in northeast Illinois
113-acre parcel acquired by IDNR expands Grand
Illinois Trail, protects threatened and endangered species
Court news
Marriages
Dissolutions
Letter: Comments on firehouse options and response time
Appreciation resolution
Olympia plans Red Ribbon Week
FAN Club takes off at Olympia
October Food Bytes
Home Country: Steering the accident-prone
Abe Lincoln Pharmacy to close
Salvation Army
begins holiday volunteer sign-ups
Needy family matchups and kettle bell-ringers sought
Two new Illinois cases of E. coli O157:H7 related to consumption of bagged spinach
7 new cases of West Nile in Illinois
Railer marching band undefeated after Metamora competition
ALPLM field trip grant program
New apple named Juliet resistant to apple scab
Seniors go out as
champions
Railers now prepare for their IHSA regional on Wednesday
By Rick Hobler
Football Gazette honors ISU's Stewart
Lincoln City
Council gets financial figures
Treasurer's report assesses fiscal
year in comparative and forecasts
Preparations for the 2006 Lincoln Christmas Parade, 'Candy Cane Lane,' are under way
Patient Safety Summit focuses on preventing medical errors
One protein, two channels: Scientists explain mechanism in aquaporins
Invention Mysteries: Morphine addict's invention didn't cure his addiction
Morton Punkin' Chuckin' Contest turns 10 years old
Lincoln Christian volleyball vs. Maryville
Award nominees announced; winners to be named at Academic Excellence Banquet
County presses for cooperation to complete audit
J. Casey Costigan selected as associate judge for 11th Judicial Circuit
Reminder:
Bridge replacement in Mount Pulaski Township
Road closed during project
Park district notes
4-H Find Out Party
Support group explores divorce-related topics
'New Relationships' and
'Single Sexuality'
Oasis update
Free medication consultations
City: Salvation
plans for Mill continue to move forward
And other briefs
Illinois
embraces early childhood education
Preschool for All expanding to every
community in Illinois
Reminder:
Bridge replacement in Mount Pulaski Township
Road closed during project
Middletown's 175th celebration meeting
Lincoln AMVETS news
Zimmerman 90th birthday
Letter: Comment on reply to firehouse options letter
'Birds equal highest ranking in school history
Illinois State at Western Illinois pre-game notes
Good news for
Illinois doctors
Medical malpractice insurance rates
drop a year after reform legislation
Federal grant to support state's
efforts to reduce recidivism
$450,000
from U.S. Department of Justice supports efforts to help keep released offenders from returning to life of
crime
Wrapping it up
By
John Fulton
Reminder:
Bridge replacement in Mount Pulaski Township
Road closed during project
Lincoln AMVETS Auxiliary news
Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Museum now offers educator pass
Complimentary ticket application available online
LCHS weekend volleyball scores
County clerk announces early voting requirements
Alley Kats to perform at Germanfest
Asian soybean rust confirmed in Illinois
Court news
Marriages
Dissolutions
Letters:
Appreciation for local Odd Fellows and building use
Thanks from the board of the Abe Lincoln Disabled Children's Fundraiser
City of Lincoln's leaf pickup program
Reminder:
Bridge replacement in Mount Pulaski Township
Road closed during project
Salvation Army Thanksgiving food assistance opens
Lincoln AMVETS report
Home Country: Gadget goofiness
Bridge replacement in Mount Pulaski Township
Road closed during project
Federal matching grants available to promote Illinois food products in foreign markets
Amtrak Carl Sandburg train to start running Oct. 30
44th District weekly update
Turkey and pie at Lincoln High
Art Spectacular at the carillon
Owl Prowls set
New hope for old Mill
State grants $6.5 million to transition 200 adult wards with developmental disabilities into community-based housing
State fire marshal offers fire prevention tips during annual Fire Prevention Week
TRS response to Rezko indictments
Letter: Comment on firehouse options
Fall is here
Help local hospitals by donating blood
'Ars Gratia Caninae' opens at Lincoln College
Invention Mysteries: Who's the real McCoy -- an inventor, a boxer or someone else?
Homecoming activities to tip off with Redbird HoopFest
Valley Centennial Gala tickets available at ISU
Small aircraft crashes into New York City building [NewsEmergency.com]
2007 racetrack schedule still in limbo
Collaboration of Logan County Sheriff's and Lincoln Police departments leads to arrests of seven suspected crack dealers
Junk food banned in Illinois elementary and middle schools
15,000 pounds of books
Building an Egyptian ag library
Support group explores divorce-related topics
'What Does
the Owner's Manual Say?'
Oasis update
Book Look: 'Blue'
It's crowded at
the top
Lady Railers tied for Central State Eight volleyball title
By Rick Hobler
Lincoln Christian volleyball vs. Fontbonne University
Mount Pulaski's Laura Reeter leads Blackburn College volleyball
IESA state finals Saturday in cross country
Trains keep a-rollin'
Inaugural run ribbon-cutting in Lincoln for three new Amtrak trains
Lincoln College saves energy with grant from ICEF
Gov. Blagojevich announces record use of biofuels by the state's motor fleet
Up to 80 projects slated to restore and enhance habitat for at-risk species along Lower Sangamon River and Alton bluffs
Letter: Firehouse options
Weekly Outlook: Crop size
LCGHS meeting and news
Polls are out; No. 5 'Birds host No. 7 Southern Illinois
Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois game notes
Logan County Health
Department leads in addressing potential flu outbreak
Part 2
New grant program to help fire departments buy small equipment
Frost, pumpkins and holes in the yard
By John Fulton
Machinery costs
Oct. 2 community blood donors
Lincoln College scholarships:
10 sophomores receive Peacock Scholarship
U of I scholar's documentary on American Indians to reach broad audience
U of I cinema expert offers commentary on new release of 'Seven Samurai'
Gov. Blagojevich launches global warming initiative
Gov. Blagojevich launches task force to focus on re-enrolling high school dropouts
Recall information
Cameras, water heaters, play equipment, patio umbrellas
Mount Pulaski leaf pickup begins Monday
Patsy Cline concert
Illinois getaway: Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area
LCHS vs.
Normal Community 2006
By Rick Hobler
LCC volleyball vs. St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Home Country: Helplessly smitten
Logan County Health
Department leads in addressing potential flu outbreak
Part 1
Governor announces state Internet Crimes Unit
Gov. Blagojevich calls on President
Bush to reverse FDA's stance on prescription drug importation
Governor
applauds federal government actions increasing access to affordable
prescription drugs from Canada
4-H window display contest results
Chester 4-H report
Lincoln College scholarships:
Nicole Buse receives Logan County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Coreen Taylor receives J.M. Abbott & Associates Scholarship
Serena Tripplett receives Buehler Memorial Scholarship
OSFM school safety drill
Flu shots at White Oaks Mall
Anxious adults judge facial cues faster, but less accurately
LCHS girls in golf regional
Hearing-disabled to get one-day local assistance to acquire amplified phones
Governor establishes Illinois Parent Leadership Council
New council will investigate ways to involve parents in their children's education
Governor announces acquisition of Coast Guard cutter for maritime
museum
180-foot
Acacia to arrive in Chicago in October and open as museum in 2007
Custom farming rates
By John Fulton
Sustainable food
Blood drive canceled
Lincoln College scholarships:
Andrew Ryan receives Weyerhaeuser Foundation Scholarship
Five students receive Berger Scholarship
County view of animal control and the request to Lincoln to increase service fee
Fall tree care
By John Fulton
CIEDC Head Start preschool program accepting applications
CIEDC scholarship recipients
Reminder: Free mental health screenings
Support group explores divorce-related topics
'Facing My
Loneliness'
Oasis update
Lincoln College scholarships:
Nicole Tripplett receives Bree Scholarship
Three receive J. Richard Gehlbach Scholarship
Second Illinois case of E. coli O157:H7 related to bagged spinach
Gov. Blagojevich kicks off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month at
ABCAP and V-103 health seminar
Governor proclaims Anaia's Breast
Cancer Awareness Program Days
Iltrafficalert.com to help Chicago-area drivers avoid congestion on expressways, suburban tollways
Recall information
Canon copiers, bathrobes, travel cots,
thermal glasses, snowmobiles, hooded sweats, Lego trucks
Letter: Illinois Department of Employment Services thanks veterans and wishes to give back to them
Weekly Outlook: Corn and pigs
LCHS marching band wins
Lincoln College scholarships:
Zachery Boulb receives Row Motors Scholarship
Derek Dexter receives James Hickey Memorial Scholarship
Amber Hickey receives Dr. Edward Ulrich Scholarship
Victoria Jones receives Rotary Scholarship
Civil War, politics, Italians, plague and more
It's all at the
Oct. 12-13 Conference on Illinois History
Lincoln Kiwanis Club installs new officers
ALPL unveils 'Union Station: Tracks Through Time 1897-2007'
Illinois State at Western Kentucky game notes
Carrot juice warning
Dentist license suspended after 5-year-old slips into coma and dies
Gov. Blagojevich announces plans to expand I-SaveRx program to state employees, retirees and others
Recall information
ALMH introduces injury prevention program for students
Letter: Rescued dogs making a difference in people's lives
More than $500,000 in grants available for new, innovative agribusinesses
Open houses set for Logan County Head Start centers
Lincoln College scholarships:
Melissa Cunningham receives Kiwanis and Freesmeier scholarships
Wil Gilmer receives Xamis Ford-Lincoln-Mercury Scholarship
Emily Henrichsmeyer receives Komnick Scholarship
Ashleigh Yarcho receives AmerenCilico Scholarship
Junior Railers make some
team magic
LCHS junior varsity beats SHG and wins Champaign Centennial
tournament
By Rick Hobler
Lincoln Christian College weekend volleyball
Illini drivers sweep Illinois Fall Nationals