Daily headlines
April 2012
Lincoln Farmer's Market opens for the season
Master Gardeners annual plant sale marks another successful year
Mount Pulaski Spring Street closed this week
Elkhart NAG plant sale, townwide garage sales and sidewalk sales Friday and Saturday
Harvest of Talents Princess Tea planned for June 30
2 more Illinois counties can allow courtroom cameras
Down on the farm, 1800s-style: Antique Farm Show Saturday at Lincoln's New Salem
Recalls announced
Ladybugs, ants, termites, broadleaf
weeds
By John Fulton
Fire and rescue reports
Lincoln Speedway: Not this week, Mother Nature ...
Heartland baseball vs. Lincoln Land
Redbirds split doubleheader at Creighton Saturday
White signs as free agent with Houston Texans
ISU white squad dominates spring scrimmage 21-3
ISU softball takes 2 from Creighton
ISU softball tops Creighton 8-0 in 5 innings
AP news
Chamber celebrates a familiar face in a new place
Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3
Mount Pulaski Spring Street closed week of April 30
Garman to keynote Law Day luncheon in Lincoln
Crime Stopper report: park district theft over Easter weekend
New Holland Cruise-In schedule announced
Illinois backlog of bills tops $5.5 billion
Illinois honors Union Pacific Railroad on Its 150th anniversary
Railroad industry selects winners of environmental stewardship awards
IDOT highlights
commitment to sustainability practices
Agency promotes
green initiatives statewide
Lincoln College music performance jazzes crowd
Home Country: Tying things up
AP news
1st Lincoln citywide cleanup to be this Saturday
Christian Woman's Conference draws many
Lincoln College to host alumni reunion this weekend
Lincoln College to recognize award recipients and 1962 men's basketball team on alumni weekend
Warm spring means more tick activity
Free hearing screenings at Memorial Hearing Center
U of I research facility provides training in erosion control and stormwater management
100th anniversary Girl Scout exhibit & program May 5 at Vachel Lindsay Home
Attorney General Madigan advances crime victims' rights legislation
Birth: Bay Michelle Boughan
Police reports
Mount Pulaski baseball at Pleasant Plains
Wiesemeyer earns College Baseball Insider weekly honor
Illinois State plays defending conference champion Creighton
ISU Spring Camp Report 14: Final tuneup for the 'Birds
AP news
Chamber celebrates office professionals in Logan County
Album 1 | Album 2
Logan County's final multiplier announced
March firehouse news
Casper, Clampet, Huff and Oberreiter place in high school welding competition
San Jose United Methodist Women to host annual breakfast May 2
Be a part of the 'Redbird Road Trip' -- 'Birds to be in Lincoln May 7
Illinois FSA assures consumers that existing safeguards protect the food supply and the safety of consuming beef products
Social Security column: Faster disability approval for people with ALS
Logan County Bank February and March Seniors of the Month
Jaycees provide another mower clinic
San Jose United Methodist Women to host annual breakfast May 2
Birth: Riley Joy Horn
Heartland baseball vs. Lincoln College
AP news
Chamber and many partners host 2nd annual Workforce Readiness Expo
Logan County shares plans for spring and summer road and bridge projects:
Culvert replacement on County Highway 1 south of Mount Pulaski
Pavement reconstruction on County Highway 1 south of Mount Pulaski
Bridge replacement on 2250th Street in Eminence Township
County Highway 25 surfacing north of Atlanta
Lincoln College to host St. Louis Rivermen jazz concert
Frontier Communications names general manager in east-central Illinois
SCOPE literary exhibit at Vachel Lindsay Home April 28-May 11
24th anniversary vigil May 5-6 at Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Work Zone Awareness Week in Illinois
Lawmaker: College Illinois audit reveals no surprises
'Musicfest' at St. John Church this Sunday
Birth: Sophia Louise York
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Laura on Life: First World problems
Hartsburg downs
Mount Pulaski 2-0
Box score
No. 13 Purdue slips past Illinois State 3-2
ISU Spring Camp Report 13: Defense stays strong
Redbirds run-rule Sycamores 9-1 in 6 innings
AP news
Tourism celebrates the silver
Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3 | Album 4 | Album 5
If you owe the city money, don't expect any favors
Integrity Data awards $10,000 in Community Giving Program grants
LCU recognizes Gary Hall for distinguished service
Washington-Monroe School to participate in 'Earth Day in the Parks'
Social Security column: All about disability
State encourages communities to apply for 30th annual Governor's Hometown Awards
Department of Insurance announces $500 million settlement with MetLife
Criminal prosecutors added to IDES to fight unemployment benefits fraud
ZLS Students of the Month
Relay for Life team Bosom Buddies to be at Culver's & Wal-Mart this week
Lincoln Writer's Club to meet May 8
Logan County Master Gardeners plant sale
Hartsburg-Emden FFA to have weekly plant sales
Department of Insurance announces $500 million settlement with MetLife
Criminal prosecutors added to IDES to fight unemployment benefits fraud
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Lincoln Heat take doubleheader at Mount Zion
Redbirds host No. 13 Purdue
ISU softball hosts Indiana State Tuesday
AP news
Lincoln Elementary School District 27 recognizes its most distinguished graduates
Langston Hughes
Class of 1916
Poet, playwright, novelist
Armin Meyer
Class of 1927
U.S. ambassador and diplomat
Robert J. Woods
Class of 1934
Attorney, philanthropist
William E. Gossett
Class of 1937
Business and civic leader
John Guzzardo
Class of 1961
Business and civic leader
Lynn L. Carpenter
Class of 1987
Faculty member at the University of Michigan
A night
to remember
District 27 honors its distinguished graduates
-- Album 1
A night
to remember
District 27 honors its distinguished graduates
-- Album 2
Christian Child Care prepares for Week of the Young Child
Christian Child Care prepares for Week of the Young Child -- album
New sign at Ray White Park pays tribute to a friend of the community
New sign at Ray White Park pays tribute to a friend of the community -- album
Logan County Master Gardeners plant sale
Make appointments now to meet immunization requirements for next school year
National Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Christian Child Care is the Chamber Business of the Week
Heartland vs. Spoon River
ISU turns the table on Bradley 12-3
ISU, Long claim series over Bradley
Redbirds power past Bradley in doubleheader sweep
Redbirds complete sweep of Bradley
AP news
Mount Pulaski Rotary hosts visitors from Germany
LCHS FFA hosts petting zoo for 1st- and 2nd-graders
Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3
Christian Child Care spaghetti dinner fundraiser and Week of the Young Child
Zonta provides computer to help Sojourn clients
Main Street Lincoln director Wanda Lee Rohlfs resigns
Sugar Grove Nature Center presents RiverWatch Citizen Scientist workshop
State encourages communities to apply for 30th annual Governor's Hometown Awards
Special Girl Scout 100th anniversary flag retreat ceremony May 4 at Lincoln Tomb
Girl Scouts 100th anniversary exhibit through May at Lincoln Presidential Museum
Sen. Brady cautions Quinn's pension plan tax increase could threaten good reforms
Conflicts of interest mar selection of contracts for Illinois State Lottery
Logan County Arts & Crafts Guild meeting Monday
Bradley bests Illinois State 13-2
ISU softball heads east on I-74 for Bradley rivalry
AP news
Main Street Lincoln director Wanda Lee Rohlfs resigns
2012-13 city budget holds no money for police cars
Vonderlieth Living Center annual volunteer luncheon honors those who give freely of their time and talents
Honor Flight attendees receive a warm welcome home
Community Action names Holly Roper Employee of the Quarter
Zontians host spring workshop
Park district and sports commission will host free Pitch, Hit & Run competition Saturday
'Heroes Remembered': Defense Department to mark the 59th anniversary of Korean armistice
Image of Union veteran, a former slave, donated to Lincoln Presidential Library
Mount Pulaski baseball vs. Maroa
Heartland vs. MATC
Long named to Midseason NCBWA Stopper of the Year watch list
ISU Spring Camp Report 11: Grinding it out
AP news
Logan County Board recognizes outstanding local athletes
Logan County Board recognizes outstanding local athletes -- album
Recognition of Katherine Hepler for achievements in golf
Recognition of Hartsburg-Emden Junior High 7A and 8A volleyball teams
Recognition of the girls basketball team, Zion Lutheran School, Lincoln
Recognition of the Lincoln College wrestling team
Recognition of Edwin Moalosi. Lincoln College soccer player
Recognition of Brandon Pullman, Lincoln College basketball player
Recognition of Maggie Rea and Paula Carvajal, Lincoln College swimmers
Main Street Lincoln updates city council on upcoming events
IDES director's statement following federal indictment of $8.7 million in unemployment insurance fraud
Social Security column: Forget spring cleaning; scrub down your budget instead
Who's that lady?
Conservator
who uncovered fake Mary Lincoln painting to present his
findings April 26 at presidential museum
Birth: Kailynn Joy Robbins
Police reports
Marriages
AP news
City goes high-tech with free laptops
Official police report issued for Tuesday morning crash
Lincoln College invites students for a ride on The Reading Railroad
Elkhart continues spring events Saturday and Sunday
Autopsy to be performed following infant's death
Community Action board meeting May 18
Lt. Gov. Simon to address
community college student honors banquet
Honorees
include 2 Lincoln College students
Illinois poet laureate to
present reading Saturday at Vachel Lindsay Home
Part of National Poetry Month
observance
Walker talks unions, budgets in Illinois visit ahead of recall
Hundreds of union workers protest Walker in Illinois
Mount Pulaski Senior-of-the-Month
Frost and freeze damage is apparent
By John Fulton
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Laura on Life: Stampeding wildlife
LCHS softball vs. Lanphier
Mount Pulaski baseball vs. Riverton
Mayfield's Mutterings:
What we learned at the Final Four
By Jeff Mayfield
Illinois State surrenders early lead, falls to Illinois
ISU Spring Camp Report 10: Defense finds the end zone
ISU softball heads to Indiana State
AP news
Breaking news:
Benz pleads guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse
Sentenced to 6 years
Early morning accident results in multiple injuries
City feels sticker shock on replacement doors
Logan County farmers win $2,500 for Logan County
Mobile pantry to be in Lincoln Thursday
Development partnership seeks partners to create Logan County jobs
Christian Village to host seminar Friday for older adults: 'Staying on Your Own Two Feet'
Lincoln College performance groups set for 'An Evening of Jazz'
Harvest of Talents Spring for Tea this Saturday
Sugar Grove Nature Center presents wildflower walk
Illinois Medicaid group strains for $2.7 billion in cuts
Panel says school mergers not needed
Lincoln Woman's Club tea planned for Wednesday
Pleasant Valley Cemetery Association board meeting notice
Births:
Na'Kaiya Rayne Bunkley
Police reports
Lincoln baseball and softball tournaments
LCHS softball results
LCHS soccer vs. St. Teresa
Heartland splits with John Wood
Redbirds travel to Illinois Tuesday looking for sweep
AP news
LCHS students join others hanging the sign 'Gone fishing!'
Windy today with mild weather forecast Tuesday and Wednesday
Christian Women's Conference April 25
ALMH to host blood drive
Raw yellowfin tuna product
associated with salmonella outbreak recalled
10 cases
in Illinois, 3 hospitalizations
Dole recalls bagged salad for salmonella risk
Battle of Shiloh and Donner Party topics of Wednesday program at presidential library
Volunteer training Saturday at Old State Capitol
Mountain dulcimer workshops at Dickson Mounds
Recalls announced
Vintage Fare is the Chamber Business of the Week
Fire and rescue reports
Heartland sweeps John Wood
Illinois State drops 2 games against Missouri State
ISU vs. MSU Sunday finale canceled
Spring Camp Report 9: April showers welcome 'Birds
Redbird softball sweeps Drake Saturday
Redbird softball falls to Drake 5-4 in extra Innings
AP news
MPHS Drama Club presents 'Seussical the Musical, Jr.' -- album
EMA wants citizens to be informed when severe weather approaches
Community Action Head Start celebrates Week of the Young Child
Midwest Technical Institute sponsors welding competition
West Nile virus testing begins earlier
Corn farmers vote to increase corn marketing checkoff
Illinois State Police officials explain proposed communications consolidation plan
Home Country: The best of the job
ISU baseball: Friday's game suspended; will resume Saturday
Fighting Illini basketball: Chew added to Illini
staff
Chicago native returns to home state
ISU softball hosts Drake for Valley series
AP news
St. Clara's Manor marks 40 years to the day in Lincoln
Album 1 | Album 2
Conservative measures bring favorable figures in county audit
EMA wants citizens to be
informed when severe weather approaches
Local emergency response
radio frequencies change
Rain and higher temps coming; potential for severe weather on Sunday
Saying goodbye to a friend of the community, George Dahmm
Route 66 Garage Sale continues as Lincoln townwide sale
Lincoln College program offers trip to China
Mary Todd Lincoln's sanity, then and now: expert discussion Monday
2 Mary Lincoln authors to sign books Monday at presidential museum
Letter: Photo and article on synthetic drugs
Mount Pulaski Hilltoppers take Meridian 7-3
Album 1 | Album 2
ISU takes on preseason favorite Missouri State
Spring Camp Report 8: Redbirds seeing red
AP news
Ernie Edwards dies
Logan County loses an icon of the
Mother Road
Aldermen serve as 1st of 4 focus groups used to select a city logo
Sunny today with rain coming through weekend
Opening night for Lincoln Speedway this Friday
Habitat for Humanity electronics recycling collection Saturday
Bioethics technologies expert to speak at LCU
Chamber honors office professionals in Logan County
'Birds of Elkhart Hill' dinner lecture April 27 and bird walks April 28
Warmer soil temperatures continue into March
Tax day approaching? Think about historic preservation
Letter: Museum seeks to honor veterans
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Heartland Hawks baseball vs. Lincoln Lynx
Softball: DePaul downs Illinois State 6-1
AP news
1st sales tax payment received for distribution to area school districts
Fire investigators attend continuing education seminar
Lights out early for some in Lincoln on Tuesday
Freezing temperatures likely again tonight
Development partnership gives away $500-$1,000 office furniture sets to Logan County businesses
Christian Child Care open house Thursday features local child growth groups, book fair and introduces new program
Illinois pre-K regains some lost ground
'Out and About Wright' tour day May 5 in Springfield and Decatur
Large donation to Lincoln Presidential Library tells an Illinois family's story through 5 generations
As Gov. Quinn's proposed Medicaid reductions are debated, new study finds Illinois nursing homes suffer $28.8 million Medicare cut from new federal tax law
Births:
Paxton Lewis Casson
Kristopher Elijah Hinton
Police reports
Book Look: 'Acting: A Practical Guide to Pursuing the Art'
Laura on Life: The scent of a man
LCHS softball vs. SHG
Logan Lanes: Split N Gutter League
Redbirds slam past NIU 22-3
Illini wrap up 2011-12 season at 90th annual basketball banquet
ISU Spring Camp Report 7: 'Birds back after long weekend
ISU softball: Redbirds host DePaul in final nonconference game
AP news
Old soldier laid to rest at Postville Park
Scenes
from this year's annual Easter egg hunt at Vonderlieth
Living Center
Album 1
Scenes
from this year's annual Easter egg hunt at Vonderlieth
Living Center
Album 2
Freeze warning tonight; dry conditions with increasing wind gusts make burning ill-advised
U of I Extension gardening series starts today
Community Action announces diaper drive
Excellence in Education grants available for teachers
Seminar for counselors suffering from burnout
Elkhart 2-for-1 early spring special offer
Rhubarb: a spring favorite
By Jennifer Fishburn
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
ISU returns to the road with midweek game at NIU
Fighting Illini basketball
Ford, Walker
join Fighting Illini staff
Duo comes to Illinois after assisting Groce at
Ohio
AP news
Legion balloon launch project reaches lofty heights
'2012 Easter Egg Hunt in pictures' -- flipbook
NWS issues red flag: Dry air, dry vegetation plus high winds equals no burning today
IDNR urges caution to prevent wildfires
Elkhart readies for April events
Orthopedic surgeon David Olysav joins Springfield Clinic Lincoln
Motorists and farmers reminded to share the road this spring
Last month was warmest March on record for Illinois
Hammered dulcimer workshop at Dickson Mounds
FSA offers loans to socially disadvantaged groups
FSA announces equine operations now eligible for emergency loans
IEMA launches pet preparedness radio spots featuring legendary 'Animal Stories'
Recalls announced
Birth: Grant Tyler Aper
Police reports
Mount Pulaski baseball vs. Heyworth
Heartland baseball vs. ICC
Late ISU rally comes up short in 4-2 loss to WSU
Aguilera's late hit gives 'Birds a 6-5 win over Shockers
Redbirds drop finale to Shockers 8-6 in extra innings
ISU Spring Camp Report 6: Change of pace for the Redbirds
ISU softball:
Evansville tops Illinois State 2-1
Illinois State splits double dip with Evansville
AP news
Friday, April 6:
(Easter weekend)
A tribute to Annabelle Boyd, Christian Village resident of the month, from her family
Fresh look at Easter
What to do with those leftover Easter eggs
Fat Boys to officially open next week
Old Civil War statue to be laid to rest on Monday
'Run for Your Life' on Friday the 13th
'Cache a Glimpse of Logan County' planned for May 11-13
State police town hall meeting raises awareness of underage drinking
Lincoln death day ceremony April 14 at Lincoln Tomb
Spring is in the air -- and so is art
Carroll Catholic School announces April Students of the Month
Zion Lutheran 3rd-quarter honor roll
Library notes
Birth: Jade Lynn Shelby
Police reports
Home Country: Windy's words
Mount Pulaski baseball vs. PORTA
ISU continues MVC play against Wichita State
ISU Spring Camp Report 5: Competitive spirit pushes Redbirds
ISU softball hosts Evansville for MVC series
AP news
New fiscal year to see changes in the position of city attorney
Patchy frost tonight
St. Clara's Manor celebrates 40 years in Lincoln
Spring is in the air -- and so is art
Lincoln Heritage Museum welcomes author Jason Emerson for presentation and book signing
Lincoln College to host St. Louis Rivermen jazz concert
From the
Spring 2012 Farm Outlook Magazine
Reach for
higher yields looks up
USDA FSA extends sign-up and re-enrollment deadline for CRP
New rule will allow jurors to submit questions to witnesses in civil trials
Illinois Senate approves $20 million expansion of Sex Offender Registry
Hippity-hop over to the park district Saturday for their annual Easter egg hunt
Bosom Buddies sandwich and bake sale
Park district notes
Police reports
Logan Lanes: Split N Gutter League
Heartland baseball at Augustana
Birch's 2-hitter leads ISU past Illinois 1-0
AP news
Bicycle trail from Lincoln northward could get start
Spending time on the Lincoln/Logan County Bike Trail -- album
Dinner lecture: 'The Wildflowers of Logan County'
Elkhart Wildflower Nature Walks April 14 and 21
From the Spring 2012 Farm Outlook Magazine
Selling farmland in Logan County
Contraceptive mandate conversation rescheduled for April 10
1st rabid bat of the year found already
Sweep of synthetic drugs in Bloomington-Normal, Champaign
What next?
By John Fulton
Dinner lecture: 'The Wildflowers of Logan County'
Elkhart Wildflower Nature Walks April 14 and 21
Laura on Life: Peanut butter: a love affair
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LCHS softball takes Jacksonville 10-0
Timely hitting keys Illinois State win
ISU Spring Camp Report 4: Intensity rises with heat
ISU softball faces in-state rival Illinois
AP news
New Holland Fire Department serves up Sunday morning breakfast
Elkhart's 'Wildflower Weekends' offer special events April 13-15, April 20-22
April is 'Sticker Shock Month' in Illinois
State health department recognizes National Public Health Week
Civil War and American literature program April 10 at presidential museum
2012 Illinois Travel Guide now available
Lincoln Area Ministerial Association to host Good Friday service at Lincoln Christian Church
Lincoln Writer's Club will meet April 10
Mount Pulaski water main flushing program
Lincoln Jaycees announce mower clinic and Schwan's truck sale
Police reports
Mount Pulaski baseball vs. New Berlin
Lincoln College baseball vs. John Wood
Lincoln College track results
Meyers Leonard declares for NBA draft
AP news
Community throngs to Community Health Fair
Activities and demonstrations at Children's Health Fair engage students -- Album 1
Activities and demonstrations at Children's Health Fair engage students -- Album 2
Another great year for the Community Health Fair held Saturday -- Album 1
Another great year for the Community Health Fair held Saturday -- Album 2
Lincoln Jaycees sponsor Easter egg hunt that draws large crowd
Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3 | Album 4 | Album 5
Hundreds turn out to wish Dr. Kottemann well in the future -- album
Washam show brings in a nice crowd to the Lincoln Art Institute -- album
Lincoln Area Ministerial Association to host Good Friday service at Lincoln Christian Church
From the Spring 2012
Farm Outlook Magazine
Federal program protects valuable land
Recalls announced
Brad Neal & Associates is the Chamber Business of the Week
Birth: Norah Jean Fulton
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Heartland baseball vs. Danville
Redbirds drop 2nd game at Indiana State
Sycamores win Valley series with Redbirds
Spring Camp Report 3: The sounds of football
Redbirds split softball doubleheader at SIU
ISU softball falls 2-1 to Salukis in series finale
AP news