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"They will go over how to deal with fires, severe weather, tornadoes. We already cover so much of that when they check in to make them feel comfortable and to be prepared of what might come their way," he said.

“Since retiring, I like to travel and be in my mobile home.”

A new scholarship has been named after Gordon Combs, the principal at Catlin High School from 1971 to 1990. via The Commercial-News, Danville, IL

“So that will pump some cold air in here and it will probably result in snow”

While Tri-County Area residents shouldn't start building an ark quite yet, they may want to keep an eye on lumber prices. via Journal Star

The Illinois River Valley area remained under a flood warning today as rain continued to fall during the afternoon before turning into snow in most of the areas by the evening. via Journal Star

“More careful cost accounting would have helped people realize sooner that this was going to run out of money”

Incomplete financial records are hindering the ability of Central Illinois Energy's new leadership to get a complete look at the failed Canton plant's status, those close to the situation said during a court ... via Journal Star

“It was, I think, a difference of opinion about management styles”

An adviser who was paid $100,000 to help guide bankrupt Central Illinois Energy quit last week after less than a month on the job. via Journal Star

“The sun was shining earlier today”

By JOHN R. PULLIAM Galesburg's Veterans Day parade - likely the largest since the series began in 2001 - started off with a bang Sunday. via The Register-Mail

“The DCEO recognized eight projects in my district that were well deserving of this grant money and I am very thankful. Projects like these are a big deal for small, downstate towns.”

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity recently contacted State Sen. via The Register-Mail

“We've never had so many people in this town. They got me out of bed at 9 a.m. today wanting to know where to go next.”

Celebrating and remembering 40 years of Scenic Drive events Published: Monday, October 8, 2007 12:30 PM CDT E-mail this story | Print this page Fulton County residents played host to the 40th Annual Spoon River ... via The Daily Ledger

“Saturday is always your people that get out and buy”

The heat Saturday didn't stop Spoon River Drive enthusiasts from flocking to Fulton County for the inaugural day of the annual festival. via Journal Star

“One of our unique benefits is we make home visits, offer service, on weekends”

As the baby boomer population ages, more and more families are facing the choice of whether to put their loved ones in nursing homes, or hire home health care professionals to allow older family members to stay ... via Register-Mail

“Come hear tales unfold beneath big festival tents and nighttime stars. The festival begins Friday morning and continues through Sunday afternoon.”

"To read a writer is for me not merely to get an idea of what he says, but to go off with him and travel in his company." -- Andre Gide Canada British Columbia Vancouver International Writers and Readers ... via BOOKPATHS

Knox County Scenic Drive's older sister, Spoon River Scenic Drive, turns 40 this year. via Register-Mail