Daily headlines
April 2011
Elkhart Needs and Goals annual plant sale wraps up this morning
16th Habitat groundbreaking May 15
Boatman to speak at LCU Founders' Day
LCHS accepting applications for school board vacancies
Washington-Monroe spring musical program
LTEC auto mechanics car wash and car show
Rainfall sets new record for Illinois in April
Madigan: Judge denies Missouri's request to bar Army Corps' action to alleviate southern Illinois flooding
Partisanship flares in Senate budget battle
Marriages
Dissolutions
Home Country: Hunkering down
Lincoln College baseball splits with Heartland
AP news
Office Professionals Luncheon a huge success
Office Professionals Luncheon a huge success -- Album 1
Office Professionals Luncheon a huge success -- Album 2
Lincoln College salutes a gymnasium full of champions -- album
1st business expo at Lincoln Center
Business expo album
Quinn: More help heading south
Who pays when floodwaters rise?
DHS looking to cut more services, while employees received pay raises
Cars for Charity, Hartsburg-Emden FFA news, DCP and ACRE deadline, and LCHS Princess Party make Close Up
FSA reminds farmers of approaching deadline
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes: Have-A-Ball League
AP news
City Briefs: New budget is passed, Eaton gifts a generator, city will not sell land
New location for Lincoln MS Walk Sunday
Posted Wednesday: ALMH decides only option on old property: 'Do the right thing, raze the building'
Illinois' unpaid backlog could soon hit $8 billion
Online sales tax could go national
Weather warning: Excellent day forecast for tomorrow
Worst feared for Cairo floods
AP news
ALMH decides
only option on old property:
'Do the right thing, raze the building'
City: No more
Mr. Nice Guy. Pay your bill 'or else'
Delinquent sewer accounts reach a quarter of a
million
Together for Lincoln gearing up for Round 4
Tara Morris named as ALMH March Employee of the Month
Great Central U.S. ShakeOut earthquake drill takes place Thursday
Severe spring weather threatens the Midwest -- Are you prepared?
Lawmakers: Service tax hike unlikely despite $8 billion to be had
Cairo residents prepare for flood
Broadleaf weed control
By John Fulton
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Laura on Life: Why not get married?
AP news
County: 2012
fiscal year outlook described as 'bleak'
Union representative requests another look at
employee health insurance
Chamber launches development program Wednesday for the future workforce of Logan County
Chamber Leadership Academy accepting students
Traveling summer art camps coming to Lincoln
How Illinois spends FEMA money
House redistricting efforts wrap up
This day in history
Mount Pulaski 175th activities, Nikki Taylor, Toys for Tots golf scramble, LCHS prom grand march and the Pleasant Valley Cemetery Association all in Close Up
Letters:
For a safe prom night: Please don't serve alcohol to teens
Honor Flight day a huge success
Birth: Zoe Sophia Shaub
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Logan County Board hears the state of recycling in Logan County
Ahhhhh... the good old days!
Park district Easter egg hunt -- Album 1
Park district Easter egg hunt -- Album 2
Park district Easter egg hunt -- Album 3
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Community gardens idea growing fast
County approves animal control contracts, hangar construction, mowing, legal service contracts and court fee increases
Pictorial forecast
Neighbors to Nations becomes iWorshipCenter
Area retailers support Project Sticker Shock -- album
Daisy's Nail Spa adds Wes Bender as barber
2011 Illinois State Fair Grandstand entertainment
lineup announced
Country superstars Lady Antebellum and Jason
Aldean among scheduled performers
A Wisconsin and Illinois showdown: handling state unions
Potential jurors already think Blagojevich guilty
Driving under influence of drugs? Watch out
Local
unemployment falls across state for 4th consecutive
month
Job growth reported in 11 of 12 economic regions
Letter: State Medicaid cuts to seniors would have strong impact locally
Dana Hudson of Hometown Realty attends state conference
Police reports
Home Country: A spring walk
AP news
City, Habitat team up on Arbor Day
Great eats at Lincoln College -- album
Reunion of the LCHS fabulous '40s classes planned for June 10
Blagojevich retrial gets off to quiet start
More rain forecast with possibility of severe storms on Friday
Graphical map forecast
Births:
Connor Ray Collins
Benton Ronald Ted Hurley
Serenity Rose Mayer
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Fronts clash over central Illinois, spawning severe thunderstorms and tornadoes
Princess Tea and plant sale for Harvest of Talents
Take a ride on Lincoln College's Reading Railroad April 30
Edward Jones financial adviser Angela Daniels takes over Keokuk office
Pensions to be paid without borrowing for 1st time in 2 years
Illinois treasurer offers support for short-term borrowing
National officials call on schools and colleges to participate in April earthquake drill
Stink bugs, galls and gardening reminders
By John Fulton
Police reports
Book Look: 'Turtle in Paradise'
Laura on Life: 'Bee' careful
Race action to resume Friday at Lincoln Speedway... IF Mother Nature allows it
AP news
City Briefs: 2-hour parking, switch in health care insurance, city finances and more
Long John Silver's closes doors
Severe weather with large hail, damaging wind gusts, heavy rains and tornadoes possible today and tonight
Ordinance amendment would allow new vendor to sell fresh meat and eggs at farmers market
10,000 eggs: Now that's an Easter egg hunt
Frontier Mutual Insurance celebrates 125 years
Rutherford revamps agriculture loan program for farmers
Race to the Top failure spurs Senate education reform
4-H shooting program, Lincoln-Logan Arts & Crafts Guild, Elizabeth Ford, Christian Village volunteers and Steven Ingersoll make Close Up
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LC track results
AP news
Legion hosts Honor Flight fundraiser -- Album 1
Legion hosts Honor Flight fundraiser -- Album 2
MPS Walk brings awareness to Kenton's Cause
Walk for Life promotes saving babies, saving souls
Craft fair and bake sale at Legion -- album
Hop to Shop at Knights of Columbus -- album
High-speed rail working its way through Lincoln
Illinois senators: Cuts are a must to balance budget
Cost-cutting Illinois lawmakers target food stamps
Recalls announced
Bock of Lincoln attends top national land conference in the country
Writing club to meet May 10
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Lynx drop pair to Parkland
LC softball results
AP news
Partnership
fundraiser set for May 13
Search for a new director to begin
Logan County Music Festival combines 7 schools' talent
Logan County Music Festival combines 7 schools' talent -- album
Alarm at Arcade turns out to be electrical short
New audit, old problems with All Kids Expanded program
Troubled College Illinois program prompts legislative investigation
Too many taxing authorities in Illinois?
Dissolutions
Home Country: Artist gets down to earth
AP news
Development partnership to seek new director
Smith promoted to city desk, Blair joins LDN
Walmart presents $22,670 to Special Olympics
Ackerman, Smith, Bagby take home Chamber Bucks -- Album 1
Ackerman, Smith, Bagby take home Chamber Bucks -- Album 2
Heritage Museum, a museum in mourning, remembers Lincoln
Local emergency assistance board to meet May 9
Application deadline for local organizations seeking EFSP funds
Road construction near Atlanta to begin next week
Illinois unemployment rate falls to 8.8 percent in March
Senate passes compromise on teacher collective bargaining, firings
Senate votes down GOP workers' comp reform, waits for Dems' proposal
House committee kills legislation to crack down on hiring illegal aliens
This day in history
Genealogical & Historical Society, Carroll Catholic academic honors, Culver's of Lincoln, Daughters of the American Revolution news, Olympia FFA Alumni news, Lincoln Woman's Club and Viner family benefit in Close Up
Letter: Thanks to all who made Looking for Lincoln event a success
Birth: Isabelle Rose Scohy
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LC baseball results
LC softball results:
LC vs. Millikin
LC vs. Lewis & Clark
AP news
City Briefs: Budget, bike trail, false alarms and more
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight dinner Sunday
Still time to get in on Route 66 Garage Sale
Lincoln College athletic recognition assembly for national tournament teams April 21
Cities ask state for more money
State leaders talk about shifting teacher retirement costs
Births:
Rylee Marie Dano
Blaine Robert Klemm
Maddox Brown Whiteman
Police reports
State leaders talk about shifting teacher retirement costs
Lincoln Speedway hosts Northern Allstars Series Friday
AP news
Tourism hosts annual awards breakfast
Tourism presents annual awards -- Album 1
Tourism presents annual awards -- Album 2
Professor emeritus publishes book about the namesake heritage of Lincoln
Lincoln FFA petting zoo -- Album 1
Lincoln FFA petting zoo -- Album 2
Fire dept. seeks info on residence fire
Illinois State Board of Education asks for bus money
Leaders: Compromise key for workers' comp
Lawmaker: ID photos on cards may crack down on food stamp fraud
Park district notes
Engagement: Jessica Florey and Jordan Telford
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Laura on Life: Swiss family Snyder
Red Lions sweep doubleheader
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
Ida Cutlip Stabbe: One woman's secret to life: over a century of positive living
Bennett concert to benefit Together for Lincoln
Health department expands dental services to adults
Johnson, Thompson set pace in LCU Run for Your Life
Tickets available for partnership luncheon May 13 featuring Jason Plummer and Robert Plummer
Farmers Bank vs. community team in early season softball game -- album
Grand jury results include no charges in parking lot melee
Illinois State Fair contest info now available on the Web
Old bills keep piling up for Illinois
House cleans up for next year's pension system
FFA plant sale, Project Sticker Shock, Lane Prather, Zion honor roll, Kelsey Foster and update on Bob Shattuck fundraiser make Close Up
Lincoln Speedway results
AP news
That's what friends are for: Bob Shattuck fundraiser draws large crowd
Album 1 Album 2 Album 3
Civil War soldier monument dedication:
Album 1 Album 2 Album 3
William Maxwell bronze unveiled at library
William Maxwell bronze is unveiled -- album
Soccer fields in Lincoln get ribbon-cut -- album
Jaycees' annual Easter egg hunt -- Album 1
Jaycees' annual Easter egg hunt -- Album 2
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LC baseball takes 1st place in conference with wins over Spoon River
LC track results
Logan Lanes:
Rollin 66ers
Sunday Night Mixed
AP news
Lincoln College announces lineup for annual reunion weekend April 14-17
Run for Your Life at LCU -- Album 1
Run for Your Life at LCU -- Album 2
House passes amendment to strengthen Illinois' DNA database
IEMA continues
sampling to track Japanese radiation
Levels detected present no health hazard
Sen. Brady seeks transparency, accountability for state vendors
Pharmacist's road to bankruptcy paved by state's rocky fiscal path
GOP budgeteer: This year is different
Home Country: Off to the races with the walker crowd
Kiel Turpin earns NJCAA 1st-team all-American status
AP news
Mount Pulaski man looks to start table tennis club
Soil temperatures are important for spring field work
Landfill changing hours April 19
State-selected managed care plans could save a billion in a decade
Audit finds more trouble in College Illinois plan
Ill. Supreme Court says only residents need FOID gun card
Textile dept. at the Logan County Fair, huge weekend of activities, tourism breakfast and Main Street Lincoln cook-off make Close Up
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LC softball
AP news
Kenton's Cause MPS Walk April 17
Chamber celebrates office professionals in Logan County
Ill. workers' comp reform plan: Destroy it
Teacher collective bargaining rights still up for grabs
Agreement close on education reform
Births:
Asher Elliott Brosamer
Addison Nikole Dutz
Elle Marie Fults
Cashton Michael Skelton
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Lynx baseball falls 7-4 to Lindenwood University
Logan Lanes: Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
1 percent referendum passes with low voter turnout
Community Action Head Start celebrates national Week of the Young Child
Salvation Army announces Easter food drive
Lincoln octogenarian remembers the old days
4-H Oral Communications blue ribbon winners
Kiwanis expands Mother's Day buffet
No surprises for March: near average temperatures
Police reports
Laura on Life: Scrapbooking for the insane
LC softball wins 2
AP news
City Briefs: 'Bob Shattuck Day,' energy saving, board and commission appointments
City proclaims April 9 as 'Bob Shattuck Day'
Railroad crossing closures in Logan County
Main Street Lincoln announces 10 bunnies at 10 businesses April 6-23
Civil War soldier monument arrives -- album
Illinois House reduces pension benefits for judges, lawmakers
Quinn has powerful tool in redistricting
This day in history
Lincoln FFA fundraiser, Mount Pulaski Legion Auxiliary, Lincoln Wrestlers, Sierra Burris and Mount Pulaski High School honor roll make Close Up
Preventing sweet gum balls and other
nuisance fruit
By John Fulton
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes: Split N Gutter League
AP news
City budget: Departments facing another tough financial year
Oral cancer gives Lincoln man the fight of his life, for his life
Bob Shattuck fundraiser set for Saturday
A grandmother's love helps an unknown child
Faces at the health fair -- album
Tourism bureau annual showcase to feature Mark McDonald
Tourism bureau celebrates honorees
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LC baseball blasts ICC
LC baseball wins again
Red Lions split
Logan Lanes:
Rollin 66ers
Sunday Night Mixed
AP news
LCHS talks about 1% sales tax & transportation cuts
Logan County Children's Health Fair -- album
South Korean bicyclist gets warm welcome in Lincoln
Senate votes to merge treasurer, comptroller offices
IEMA assures lawmakers of safety of Illinois' nuclear power plants
House versus governor on 2012 spending
Marriages
Home Country: It's that time
AP news
City budget, phase 2: city administration, citywide cleanup and a new city administrator
LJHS presents 'Tapestry' this weekend
Reading 'Under the Big Top' at Central School
Community Action announces scholarship program
Lincoln Jaycees to host Easter egg hunt April 9
Senior workshops sponsored by Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home
Home composting class offered
Illinois school chief: Forced consolidation won't happen this year
Local unemployment continues to fall across the state
State OKs plan to keep 44,000 on unemployment
Letter: Chamber endorses the 1% sales tax increase
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LC softball results at Danville
Logan Lanes:
Bumpers
Junior-Senior
Logan Lassies
Preps
AP news