Construction closings flood Elwood (The Beacon News)

ELWOOD — Sweet-corn fans heading to Coldwater Farm will have to take an alternative route this summer. Road construction has forced the closing of Mississippi Avenue east of Illinois 53 and west of Coldwater Road until Aug. 15. This is one of many construction closures planned for this summer.
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Roosters Shutout (OurSports Central)

Crestwood, Illinois - The Roosters were shutout 6-0 on Wednesday night in the series opener against Windy City. It was the first time this season that Richmond has been held scoreless in a game. The Roosters got nine hits, but were unable to score any runners in their third straight loss.
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Sweet corn catching on as Miss. crop (The Clarion-Ledger)

HOLLY RIDGE — Cotton and soybeans largely rule Delta farming, but one new product appears to have a bright future in Mississippi as well. A few Delta farmers have teamed up with Mirai, an Illinois-based food broker, to get the sweet corn business running in Mississippi.
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Your County Journal (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

The Lake City Skiers will host the 2005 Central Regional Show Ski Tournament this weekend with competitors from Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri and the Warsaw-based ski team. Teams at the tournament are vying for the right to go to the National Ski Show Tournament.
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Abernook LLC Opens in Westfield Fox Valley, Aurora Illinois (PR Web)

Abernook specializes in unique gifts to give and receive and currently sells to an online market. Departments include Jewelry and Accessories, Handbags, Bath and Beauty, Men, Children and also Corporate Gifts. [PRWEB Jul 7, 2005]
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Illinois Lotto grand prize now $8.5 million (Belleville News-Democrat)

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The jackpot for the Illinois State Lottery's Lotto game has grown to $8.5 million. The rollover occurred because no player matched all six winning numbers from Monday night's drawing.
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Caution urged against Lyme disease (The Beacon News)

In 2004, there were 87 reported cases of Lyme disease in Illinois. Of those, nine were from DuPage County and seven were from Kane, according to statistics from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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Wednesday roundup: Packers, Bills sign picks (ESPN)

Bills sign fourth-round pick by ESPN.com news services Buffalo Bills: The Bills signed fourth-round draft pick Duke Preston on Wednesday. Preston was a three-year starter at center for Illinois. He is the second of six draft picks to sign with the team. Running back Lionel Gates, selected in the...
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Bills sign draft pick Preston; waive Rheem (NFL.com)

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (July 6, 2005) -- The Buffalo Bills signed fourth-round draft pick Duke Preston. Preston was a three-year starter at center for Illinois.
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Boats (Southern Illinoisan)

There may be no better way to spend the glorious days of summer than hitting the road, unless of course, it's hitting the water. Southern Illinois has its own treasure of recreational water ways.
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Planners offer development blueprint for northeastern Illinois (The Beacon News)

The Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission approved its 2040 Regional Framework Plan last week, offering a suggested blueprint for development in the Chicago area.
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Revenues beat forecasts (The State Journal-Register)

State tax collections improved in the just-completed fiscal year, even exceeding budget experts' estimates. Despite the good news, officials warn that Illinois is still digging its way out of the financial problems brought on by the recession of 2002 and 2003.
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Sufjan Stevens Takes 'Illinois' On The Road (Soul Shine)

The newest installment in Sufjan Stevens' 50 States project is almost upon us, with Illinois hitting stores later this month. The record is supposed to be dropping today, July 5th, but according to Steven's record label, Asthmatic Kitty, there have been some legal issues with the album's artwork.
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Article (Reading Eagle/Reading Times)

The Clingan Mansion between Jackson Street and Cedar Hill Road in Robeson Township was built in 1876 by the owners of Hopewell Furnace. An Illinois businessman and his wife have offered $250,000 toward the cost of purchasing the property from a Sinking Spring developer.
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At central Illinois orchards, some like it hot (Peoria Journal Star)

EAST PEORIA - Heat and a lack of rain have already done substantial damage in central Illinois fields, but that's not what wiped out this year's strawberry crop at Schaer's Country Market on Spring Bay Road in East Peoria.
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Marijuana Candy Pulled by Maker (ABC 7 Chicago)

July 7, 2005 — The Pot Suckers are going up in smoke. A New Jersey-based company has agreed to stop selling the controversial marijuana-flavored lollipops. The move by I-C-U-P incorporated comes after company officials received a subpoena from the Illinois attorney general's office.
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Trailering (Southern Illinoisan)

Whether their ultimate destination is a spectacular Southern Illinois trail ride or a long weekend horse show, horse enthusiasts have the option of taking not only their horses, but mini-versions of their stables and homes with them as well.
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Sports (Benton Evening News)

Benton coach Matt Adams walked to the mound in the fifth inning after Jacob Batts had walked the first two baters of the inning as Benton hosted Herrin in Southern Illinois Baseball Coaches Association action at Eovaldi Field Tuesday night.
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State tax collections exceed estimates (Peoria Journal Star)

SPRINGFIELD - State tax collections improved in the past budget year, exceeding estimates from the state's budget experts. Despite the good news, officials warned that Illinois is still digging its way out of the financial problems brought on by the recession of 2002-03.
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Illinois veterans payments on the rise (The Beacon News)

AURORA — The regional director of Veterans Affairs has made his first public response to months of criticism that Illinois ranks at the bottom of the country in veteran benefits payments.
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