Daily headlines

April 2014

 

 

Wednesday, April 30:

  • City of Lincoln hires Retail Strategies

  • Coroner's report: Tuesday evening fatal crash in Lincoln

  • Lincoln College choirs present spring concert on May Day

  • Change of time for LCHS Grand March

  • Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation celebrates Arbor Day

  • Book Look: 'Press Here,' 'Mama Builds a Little Nest' and 'The Squeaky Door'

  • New vaccination requirements for school

  • State insurance regulators urge property owners to review/add coverage for floods & water damage

  • Illinois residents paying more taxes for fewer services
    Illinois Watchdog

  • Springfield man charged with Class X child pornography

  • Tempted to buy social media followers? Why less is more

  • Long-term care crisis prompts more aggressive collection tactics

  • Police reports

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • Track results: junior high girls   (PDF)
    LJHS, MWC, CEL, WLB, CC/NHM

  • LC men's & women's track & field results

  • Witzke to join sister with LCU soccer

  • Logan Lanes high scores

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Tuesday, April 29:

  • New Rt. 66 Arcade Museum to open Thursday

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  • Logan County Arts presents second annual LCHS exhibit

  • ALMH physical therapy adds new treatment: dry needling

  • Grammy Award-winner among new acts announced for the Illinois State Fair

  • U of I news: Satisfy your science sweet tooth at state 4-H robotic competition

  • Obamacare: Where is the adult in the room?
    By Jim Killebrew

  • Illinois nanny city may choose flamingos over taxpayers
    Illinois Watchdog

  • Birth: Aiden Donald Fitzpatrick

  • Police reports

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • Cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV on the rise nationally

  • Five LCHS athletes sign letters of intent

  • LCU baseball drops two more to St. Louis

  • Logan Lanes high scores

  • Stewart, Redbirds Outmatch Southern Illinois 3-2 In 12 Innings

  • Colón's Sacrifice-Fly Caps 15-Inning, 2-1 Marathon Win

  • Late Rally Secures Series-Sweep Over Salukis

  • ISU Spring Camp Report: Air Attack Leads Red Team to 24-7 Win

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Monday, April 28:

  • A grand day for a grand opening
    Lincoln Heritage Museum reopens as 'outstanding'!

    • Museum officially opens with remarks by curator Ron Keller and a chamber ribbon-cut

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  • Breathe in the life experiences of Abraham Lincoln: Lincoln Heritage Museum

    • Historic items interpret history in the new Lincoln Heritage Museum
      By Ron J. Keller, Lincoln Heritage Museum director

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    • Learn from Lincoln, live like Lincoln
      By Ron J. Keller, Lincoln Heritage Museum director

  • Showers and thunderstorms on tap for the week, with the greatest risks of severe weather Monday evening

  • LCU business students enjoy Skype visit with author Dan Pink

  • Artist's talk and critique at Lincoln Art Institute on May 12

  • Lincoln Elks, Illinois Elks and ALMH bring free clinic to children

  • Illinois American's water quality reports available online

  • IEMA encourages participation in 'America's PrepareAthon!' on Wednesday

  • Redeploy Illinois program diverts thousands of youth from prison system

  • Abortion effect
    By Jim Killebrew

  • Police reports

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Saturday, April 26:

  • From the office of Chief Greenslate
    Internet fraud warning

  • Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society visits Mount Pulaski Township Historical Society

  • Starasta receives LCU promotion

  • Elevate your gardening success
    By Melinda Myers

  • WIC celebrates 40 years of strengthening Illinois families

  • Illinois filmmakers invited to enter state's Shortcuts competition

  • Sunscreens: Are they what you need?

  • Slim Randles' Home Country
    Worms, water and whiskey

  • Forgiveness
    By Jim Killebrew

  • Celebrate? Monday is Tax Freedom Day in Illinois
    Illinois Watchdog

  • Four tips for starting your own home-based business

  • Home Country: Worms, water and whiskey

  • Toppers win over Illini Bluffs

  • West Lincoln-Broadwell girls track results   (PDF)

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Friday, April 25:

  • Tourism awards $2,000 to Logan County Fair

  • Lincoln receives Most Progressive City award — album

  • Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership to host Manufacturer's Council

  • Thomas Rhett to be grandstand entertainment at Logan County Fair

  • Logan County Board of Realtors first-quarter sales report

  • Dalby Thomas is the March Student of the Month at Illini Central

  • Illinois EPA recognized for 40-year partnership with UIS on public service internships

  • How to recognize danger in workplace & schools

  • Illinois voters want to take drawing political maps out of politicians' hands
    Illinois Watchdog

  • Police reports

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • LCU baseball drops two in St. Louis

  • Redbirds Extend Streak To Four Games, Top MacMurray 8-0

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Thursday, April 24:

  • Workforce Readiness Expo teaches students to think outside the box

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  • City supports a unified organization
    County and other groups expected to follow suit

  • Salvation Army offers camps for kids

  • State police investigate shooting of armed offender by Lincoln police

    • Comment from Chief Ken Greenslate on Tuesday night shooting incident

    • Coroner releases information on death

  • Column: Freeze damage, fairy rings and millipedes
    By John Fulton

  • Zion Lutheran School to host open house and art fair Monday

  • Heidbreder earns DAISY Award at ALMH

  • Alexis Bowles is the April Student-of-the-Month at Mount Pulaski High School

  • 63rd annual National Day of Prayer to be May 1

  • March unemployment hits five-year low
    8.4 percent lowest since January 2009

  • Choices
    By Jim Killebrew
    Battle over Obama library takes turn for the absurd
    Illinois Watchdog

  • Division of Professional Regulation new license report now available online

  • Is corporate culture part of your business plan?

  • Births:

    • Hunter Anthony Craig

    • Lauren Elizabeth Dahmm

  • Police reports

  • Marriages

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • Logan Lanes high scores

  • Headean fans 13; Redbirds top Illinois Wesleyan 7-1

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Wednesday, April 23:

  • State police investigate shooting of armed offender by Lincoln police

    • Comment from Chief Ken Greenslate on Tuesday night shooting incident

    • Coroner releases information on death

  • A former Lincolnite climbing Mount Everest

  • The chamber partners with local businesses to provide workforce training to high school seniors

  • Ambassadors welcome Steve Harvey to Lincoln
    Mini Abe also attends the party

  • May 3 date added for Elkhart nature walks

  • Ann LaMotte receives LCU promotion

  • Estep named ALMH Employee of the Month

  • Quinn announces $8.8 million for construction projects
    Includes Sugar Creek bridge on Route 10

  • Soil moisture levels are high across Illinois

  • Proposed rules filed for medical cannabis system

  • Illinois State Fair announces new concert bookings
    Steely Dan, Hunter Hayes added to 2014 entertainment lineup

  • A funny thing happened on the way to political correctness
    By Jim Killebrew

  • Illinois city embodies divide among rich, poor states
    Illinois Watchdog

  • New e-book, 'Help on the Way,' explores long-term health-care funding

  • Police report

  • Fire and rescue report

  • ISU Spring Camp Report: Air assault puts up points early in scrimmage

  • Hall named Redbird football defensive assistant coach

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Tuesday, April 22:

  • Logan County final multiplier announced

  • Spring water main flushing Mount Pulaski starts tonight

  • From the office of Jonathan Wright
    Methamphetamine production results in prison sentence

  • LCHS performs at Walt Disney World Resort

  • The Railers come marching home again — album

  • Lincoln College Jazz Ensemble announces final spring concerts Friday and Saturday

  • Come out for 'Breakfast with the Stags' on Sunday

  • Public invited to watch Tri-County Rocketeers' launches Sunday

  • From the Federal Trade Commission
    Fake IRS collectors are calling

  • Springtime greening: Earth Day tips for boaters

  • IDNR asks for help to conserve the monarch butterfly

  • Letter: A big Earth Day thank-you from Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency

  • Qualifications for public office
    By Jim Killebrew

  • Lawmaker not surprised Illinois paying millions in Medicaid for dead people
    Illinois Watchdog

  • Police reports

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • Logan Lanes high scores

  • Juco guard McCloud signs with ISU basketball

  • Akoon-Purcell inks Redbird basketball NLI

  • Missouri State rallies late, takes game one from Redbirds 4-2

  • Craig's strong performance leads Redbirds past Bears 6-1

  • Rodemoyer leads 14-hit attack; Redbirds defeat Bears 7-1

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Monday, April 21:

  • City's new fiscal year budget goes from red to black ink

  • Lincoln Heritage Museum at Lincoln College will host grand opening Saturday

  • Salt Creek Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. motorcyclists host annual Easter egg hunt

    • Motorcyclists host annual community Easter egg hunt at Kickapoo Creek Park

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  • Park district hosts huge turnout for annual egg hunt

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  • Tourism board to meet Tuesday evening   (PDF)

  • LCHS Red Carpet Runway and Royal Grand March, May 3

  • Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, April 29

  • Don't let summer droughts stop you from gardening
    By Melinda Myers

  • Roger Webster Construction Inc. is the Chamber Business of the Week

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  • From the Federal Trade Commission
    'Pending FTC complaint' emails are fakes

  • Veteran Service Offices will be closed statewide this week

  • Resurrection this side of the cross
    By Jim Killebrew

  • Keep your promise, Illinois policy group tells lawmakers
    Illinois Watchdog

  • Recalls announced

  • Police reports

  • Fire reports

  • ISU Spring Camp Report: Points Plentiful in the Red Zone

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Friday, April 18:

  • Easter Devotionals:

    • God loves you — but can He trust you?
      By Tony Shuff, Keest Center director

    • From bad news to good news
      By Ron Otto, preaching minister

    • Tell a joke this Easter!
      By Mark Weber, preaching minister

  • Historic Preservation Commission special meeting notice

  • LCU athletics gain NAIA membership, advance to Div. I in NCCAA

  • Logan 4-H'ers compete at state 4-H horse contests

  • Extending federal unemployment would help 64,000 Illinois workers

  • How to overcome excuses: Six tips to gain the edge and meet your goals

  • Outdoors with Babe Winkelman
    Sometimes the best lure action is no action

  • Slim Randles' Home Country
    Robins like them

  • Completed meal
    By Jim Killebrew

  • I need a will. Now what?
    By Blinn Bates

  • Bill passes to expand access to emergency epinephrine in schools

  • Millikin University to host Campus Visit Day April 2

  • Millikin University to host Campus Visit Day April 2

  • Police reports

  • Marriages

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Thursday, April 17:

  • Lincoln College announces Alumni Reunion Weekend events
    Museum grand opening and alumni awards program among highlights

  • Easter Devotional: Three sacred days
    By the Rev. Mark Evans

  • Column: Rhubarb, garlic mustard and to-do list
    By John Fulton

  • Logan County resident to become U.S. citizen May 2

  • Park district notes

  • Salt Creek A.B.A.T.E. notes

  • Illinois Sustainable Technology Center announces 1-billion-gallon water challenge

  • Senate vote puts crime victims' rights amendment on November ballot

  • Tax strain on citizens
    By Jim Killebrew

  • Illinois lawmakers again look to Chicago casino as revenue jackpot
    Illinois Watchdog

  • USDA Rural Development and U of I Extension announce selection of region for economic development training

  • Police reports

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • Mileur to play for LCU men's basketball

  • ISU Spring Camp Report: Spring cold weather returns

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Wednesday, April 16:

  • Emily Davenport to fill Logan County Board vacated seat

  • Blades celebrates 10 years with a ribbon-cut

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  • ALMH fitness expert: Six tips to kick-start your workout

  • Easter Devotional:
    'It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting ...'
    By Pastor Greg Wooten

  • Payment received for Logan County school facilities sales tax

  • LJHS honor roll   (PDF)

  • Community Action board meeting notice

  • Statement of Carolyn W. Colvin, acting commissioner of Social Security

  • Legislative president
    By Jim Killebrew

  • Few Illinois teachers feel completely ready for Common Core
    Illinois Watchdog

  • Attorney General Madigan: House approves legislation to protect low-wage workers

  • Three steps for turning a real estate or business sale into the ideal retirement

  • Birth: Dixie Joy Jackson

  • Fighting Illini Basketball Banquet: Rice Named Most Outstanding Player

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Tuesday, April 15:

  • County audit returns with favorable progress

  • Public meeting notice: City of Lincoln Plan Commission hearing

  • Change of date for Logan County 911/ETSB meeting

  • Graue Inc. Invitational BBQ contest May 3

  • Easter Devotional: The never-ending story
    By the Rev. Jan Johnson

  • Mount Pulaski VFW Post 777 celebrates its 45th year April 27

  • Hartsburg-Emden to host Fine Arts Festival on May 2

  • Grow a nutritious garden in a pot
    By Melinda Myers

  • State health department celebrates National Minority Health Month

  • The opposite of paying it forward: Borrowing for municipal pensions
    Illinois Watchdog

  • What goes around, comes around
    By Jim Killebrew

  • Anniversary: James and Margaret Blane

  • Mitzi Rohlfs to speak at Woman's Club on Wednesday

  • Police reports

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • Two-Run Eighth Inning Propels Redbirds Past Webster 3-1

  • Redbird Spring Camp Report: Offense Starting To Click

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Monday, April 14:

  • CO2 leak causes alarm at Thorntons on Logan Street — album

  • Commission recommends new type of liquor license for city of Lincoln

  • Lincoln Heritage Museum opening highlights value of Lincoln College

  • Jaycees serving Lincoln and surrounding communities

  • Warm, windy Saturday launches Easter egg hunt season

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  • Easter Devotional: Life is not meant to be easy
    By Pastor Tami Werschey-Kessinger

  • Jan Rutledge receives LCU promotion

  • Frontier Mutual Insurance Co. recognized as Grinnell Mutual top mutual company

  • Zion Lutheran student Michael Newhouse places in state bowling tournament

  • Count Basie Orchestra returning to Arlee stage

  • 87th annual Hartsburg-Emden High Alumni Banquet being planned
    Alumni addresses needed

  • Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK

    • University of Illinois Extension celebrating 100th anniversary
      By John Fulton

  • Memorial Medical to host free seminar about weight-loss surgery benefits

  • Illinois legislators decide to leave raw milk alone

  • Do we really trust in God?
    By Jim Killebrew

  • Recalls announced

  • Grieme Insurance Agency is the Chamber Business of the Week

    • Album

  • Police reports

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • Toppers lose to Decatur LSA in extra innings

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Friday Night Mixed

    • Sunday Swingers

    • Split and Gutter

    • American League

    • Jay Bird League

    • Logan Lassies

    • Super Trios

    • Westside

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Saturday, April 12:

  • Abe's sittin' pretty once again
    Repair of the world's largest covered wagon nears completion

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  • High winds, scattered storms, heavy rain into Monday   (NWS)

  • New full-time managers Tom and Peggy Payne will host grand opening at Palms Grill

  • Lincoln College Jazz Combo to give free concert Wednesday

  • Emma Ritterbush is the Zion Lutheran Student of the Month

  • Getting the word out about 'Historic Farms' book a challenge
    Publisher seeks submissions

  • Slim Randles' Home Country
    Focus on worms

  • Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK

    • 2013 county crop yields
      From John Fulton

  • IDNR announces new management for Eagle Creek golf course

  • Author to discuss Civil War music April 23 at Lincoln Presidential Museum

  • Illinois millionaires' tax dies, but other tax plans very much alive
    Illinois Watchdog

  • Freedom and independence
    Part 2
    By Jim Killebrew

  • Millikin, Illinois PTA partner to host 'A Children's Celebration of Art and Community' on May 3

  • Police reports

  • Kirkland Fine Arts Center presents Rhonda Vincent and the Rage on Saturday

  • Toppers take Delavan 11-1

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Friday, April 11:

  • YMCA hosts sixth annual outdoor archery shoot — album

  • ALMH Auxiliary hosts Mini-Medical Days

  • Easter Devotional: From Lent's darkness to Easter's light
    By Pastor Adam Quine

  • Emmery Memmen was the LCHS January Student of the Month

  • Dan Bock attends 2014 RPAC President's Circle Conference

  • Gov. Quinn announces $100 million for local transportation improvements across Illinois

  • Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK

    • Here's your peek at the weather, and a little 'dirt' talk 
      By Jan Youngquist

  • NCPERS applauds Senate passage of Illinois Secure Choice Plan

  • Preppers get ready for budget reality by begging for more
    Illinois Watchdog

  • Marriages

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • Street signs to play basketball for LCU

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Thursday, April 10:

  • City Briefs: New alderman; city to purchase Depot; no address change for Friendship Manor; budget process begins

  • Column: Spring lawn care
    By John Fulton

  • Easter Devotional: Now, run and tell that
    By the Rev. Glenn Shelton

  • St. Clara's Manor celebrates its volunteers

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  • Logan County 4-H Oral Communications Contest results announced

  • Zion Lutheran School third-quarter honor roll

  • Tammy Huynh was the December LCHS Student of the Month

  • Spring into action for patients in need
    Red Cross blood drive April 16

  • Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK

    • Is this the farm bill that we wanted? Is it what agriculture needs?
      By Nila Smith

  • Enter your local fairground to win Grinnell Mutual grant

  • IDNR initiates further reforms to advance regulatory transparency

  • Companies threatening to leave Illinois get $30 million
    Illinois Watchdog

  • Freedom and independence
    Part 1
    By Jim Killebrew

  • Madigan cracks down on unlicensed, predatory payday lenders

  • Birth: Harmony Amari Bonaparte

  • Cub Scouts host breakfast Saturday

  • Police reports

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • LCHS softball vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin   (PDF)

  • Huskies rally in ninth to top Redbirds 7-6

  • Redbird Spring Camp Report: Defense comes to play

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Wednesday, April 9:

  • City approves taxi license for Alpha & Omega Transit

  • Tourism bureau to interview marketing firms
    Cellphone tours on hold

    • Agenda for Thursday night tourism board meeting   (PDF)

  • Logan County Music Festival to be on Thursday evening at Lincoln Junior High School

  • Zion Lutheran students enjoy two special events this week

    • Monday: Students learn about careers and hobbies

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    • Tuesday: Students visit St. Clara's Manor to color Easter eggs

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  • Easter Devotional: People just like you
    By Pastor Darren Palmer

  • Jaycees host annual Easter egg hunt Saturday

  • Monthly electronics recycling Saturday

  • Go on a blind date with a book at the Lincoln Public Library

  • Michelle Paulus was the November LCHS Student of the Month

  • Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK

    • Drones fly into agriculture
      By Roy Logan

  • RMA answers FAQs on cover crop management

  • Money Smart Week: Madigan alerts consumers to ATM hacking scheme

  • National Public Health Week: IDPH wants to empower you to improve your health

  • Police reports

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • Lincoln College sports update

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Tuesday, April 8:

  • Kids and families enjoy a substance-free afternoon at the bowling alley

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  • Firehouse news with Chief Mark Miller

  • New course structure gives adult learners more flexibility, options

  • ‘Heartland Idol’ returns April 25

  • Austin Krusz was the October LCHS Student of the Month

  • Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK

    • Walking your crop out of the field
      By Jim Youngquist

  • Four ways the workplace has become more dangerous

  • Poll shows Illinois voters overwhelmingly favor term limits
    Illinois Watchdog

  • Police reports

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • Dallas Baptist takes two from Redbirds at Duffy Bass Field

  • Dylan Craig fans career-high 11; Redbirds take finale from Dallas Baptist

  • Redbird Spring Camp Report: Emphasis in the red zone

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Monday, April 7:

  • Notice of public hearing for Alpha & Omega Transit taxicab license request

  • Lincoln Elementary School District 27 hosts third annual Alumni Honors Dinner

    • District 27 and Lincoln Junior High celebrate distinguished and honorary alumni

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  • A bird's-eye view of construction at Salt Creek bridge — album

  • Christian Women's Conference will feature Ruth Graham, Gwen Smith

  • Easter Devotional:
    Jesus' resurrection: not an optional teaching for the apostles
    By Pastor Roger David

  • Health dept. observes National Public Health Week
    Offers free colorectal cancer screening kits and blood drive

  • ALMH will host shoulder and knee problems and treatment event

  • Matthew Langdon was the LCHS September Student of the Month

  • Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK

    • Are GM seeds hurting the market?
      By Jan Youngquist

  • Social Security column: Don't stress over fraud

  • Hey, millionaires, Illinois wants 10 percent of your cash
    Illinois Watchdog

  • Restored by forgiveness
    By Jim Killebrew

  • Recalls announced

  • Downing, Przykopanski, Clements & May dba Harris-Hodnett Insurance Services and Moriearty Insurance Services are the Chamber Businesses of the Week

    • Album

  • Downing, Przykopanski, Clements & May dba Harris-Hodnett Insurance Services and Moriearty Insurance Services are the Chamber Businesses of the Week

    • Album

  • Police reports

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Logan Lassies

    • Super Trios

    • Westside

    • Elite Kickapoo

    • Major Trios

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Saturday, April 5:

  • Lincoln College brings Jane Martin's 'Talking With...' to the intimate Hostick Theatre

  • 'One Destiny' returns to Lincoln museum
    LCU graduate Jeremy Goeckner to play Harry Ford

  • Remembering a tragic day
    Lincoln Tomb marks 149th anniversary of Lincoln's murder with events April 12

  • Second time this year — rare goat at Miller Park Zoo gives birth

  • Sugar Grove Nature Center announces Little Wonders: Signs of Spring

  • Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK

    • Wild plant to super seed
      A new chapter in crop production
      By Jan Youngquist

  • Outdoors with Babe Winkelman: Silly wabbit

  • Slim Randles' Home Country: A welcome for Wheezer

  • Unintended consequences
    By Blinn Bates

  • Drop big-money focus, look for more small stuff, reformer says
    Illinois Watchdog

  • Illinois attorney general and IDNR announce reforms in coal mine permitting process

  • Community blood drives need your help

  • ISU Spring Camp Report: Physical play showing through

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Friday, April 4:

  • Atlanta's Colaw House to debut with open house Saturday

    • Album

  • Lightning destroys much of Logan County 911 system
    Emergency backup plans work flawlessly

  • Easter Devotional: Filling the empty holiday
    By Pastor Christopher Decker

  • Sue Jones receives LCU promotion

  • Havana's Boyce commits to LCU in two women's sports

  • Area Agency on Aging will host Lunch and Learn at Oasis for family caregivers

  • Charron's Auto Repair announces waste oil and battery collection drive

  • YMCA notes

  • Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK

    • Proposed ethanol reduction: a triple threat
      By Derek Hurley

  • IEMA preparedness for whole community

  • New rule restricts transportation, release and harvest of feral swine

  • 4 million reasons why Illinois lawmakers are looking at high school sports takeover
    Illinois Watchdog

  • LCU baseball continues to hemorrhage runs

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Thursday, April 3:

  • A tribute to civic servant Bill Martin

  • A sincere 'thank you' from the Railers   (PDF)

  • Severe weather possible this evening and night; flash flooding expected

  • Column: Think spring
    By John Fulton

  • IDNR Director Miller welcomes newest Illinois Conservation Police class
    William O. Gilmer of Lincoln among graduates

  • Heartland to host its first-ever TEDx event

  • Illinois in March was cold and dry

  • Unemployment falls in local areas across the state
    Logan County at 9.7%
       (PDF)

  • Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK

    • Will Russia become a new world leader in agriculture?
      By Nila Smith

  • Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment ends
    Opportunity to finish enrollment process available to those who started

  • IDNR biologists offer fish-restocking advice to pond owners

  • Abundant life through Christian living
    By Jim Killebrew

  • Illinois Democrats and Republicans battle over doomsday budget scenario
    Illinois Watchdog

  • Department of Insurance monthly disciplinary report now available online

  • Police reports

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • Topper baseball goes 4-2, taking Illini Central 13-1

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Split and Gutter

    • American League

    • Jay Bird League

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Wednesday, April 2:

  • City to consider another taxicab service for Lincoln

  • Mayor Snyder expresses appreciation for foster grandparents

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  • LCHS third-quarter honor roll

  • LCU's Rondel Ramsey receives promotion

  • Book Look: Especially for teens: Fairy tales reimagined
    'Entwined,' 'Cruel Beauty' and 'Cinder'

  • Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK

    • The big squeeze
      By Jim Youngquist

  • IDOT joins other motorcycle safety advocates to encourage riders to 'Gear Up - Ride Smart'

  • County meeting minutes:

    • Insurance, Feb. 18

    • Board of whole, Feb. 20

    • Adjourned session, Feb. 25

  • Ave Maria, Fla.: Christian living community
    By Jim Killebrew

  • The calendar says April, but it feels more like Groundhog Day
    Illinois Watchdog

  • February Financial and Professional Regulation enforcement report now available online

  • Police reports

  • Fire and rescue reports

  • LCU baseball drops doubleheader to MacMurray

  • More news provided by Thomson Reuters

Tuesday, April 1:

  • Lincoln public art scene to broaden with new sculpture near Depot

  • LAMS concert heralds the coming of spring — album

  • Increased fire danger

  • Death of man struck by train under investigation

    • Coroner's report

  • Healthy Communities Partnership to host substance-free bowling party Sunday

  • Saved by Grace to perform at the Arlee on Friday

  • Elkhart community to host annual spring walks in April

  • Lincoln College to host Red Cross blood drive April 15

  • Library notes

  • Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK

    • Corn: When a good harvest may not be so good
      By Derek Hurley

  • Memorial reschedules Service of Remembrance

  • County meeting minutes:

    • Law enforcement, EMA, Feb. 6   (PDF)

    • Finance, Feb. 17

    • Animal control, Feb. 18

  • Abortion: outcomes of a journey's destination
    By Jim Killebrew

  • Thanks, Blagojevich: 89 percent of Illinois voters say corruption rules
    Illinois Watchdog

  • Births:

    • Ivy Elise Kurka

    • Savannah Grace Silva

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