Daily headlines
December 2010
2010 sees slew of leadership position changes in Lincoln
and Logan County
4
city of Lincoln department officials retire
Elkhart Historical Society announces 2011 dinner-lecture dates
Hazardous weather
possible midday though evening
Red Kettle update
Ruth Haak, lifelong
veterans' supporter, dies
High winds, small
tornadoes, heavy rain, ponding on roadways possible
Obituary
September 2009 article featuring Ruth Haak
Sharon Mote ALMH December Employee of the Month
IDOT and law enforcement partners announce traffic safety countdown to 2011
Accelerating the community (2010 articles)
Library notes
Marriages
Dissolutions
Laura on Life: Sleeping disorder
Home Country: From nothing to lots
Railers win pair: take 5th at Collinsville tourney
Mayfield's Mutterings:
Illini sweep out the old year
By Jeff Mayfield
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
Lincoln Theater under new local ownership
Brady Realtors opens Lincoln office
A brief look at the year 2010
2010 special sections:
Spring Farm Outlook
March 18-April 22
Spring Home Improvement
Guide
May
5-June 9
Logan County Fair Special
Section
Aug.
4-19
Fall Home Improvement
Guide
Sept. 22-Oct. 19
Fall Farm Outlook
Oct.
20-Nov. 20
6-year-old's life saved by an angel among us
World's Largest Covered Wagon named No. 1 Roadside Attraction in America by Reader's Digest
President John Hutchinson leaving Lincoln College
Jon Astroth selected as 20th president of Lincoln College
Jan Youngquist's album of favorite 2010 pictures
Blood drive, Christmas tree pickup, Salvation Army Red Kettle, Mount Pulaski historical calendar and Habitat meeting for applicants make the Close Up
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Mayfield's Mutterings:
Illini sweep out the old year
By Jeff Mayfield
Railers take 1st loss in double overtime 62-54
AP news
Development partnership issues annual report
Gloria Givens ALMH Employee of the Year
Railers struggle in 42-32 win over Decatur Eisenhower -- in Sports
Quinn considers plan to borrow billions
State's Medicaid system gets $15 million bump
Medicare enrollment deadline Dec. 31
This day in history
A brief look at the year 2010
Humane Society breaks ground
School cooperation committee takes working together to a new level
Neighbors knowing neighbors: Starkey Acres a role model for community
Gene Frioli and Logan-Mason Rehab staff: special people helping special people become involved in volunteerism
Karen Hargis' album of 2010 favorite pictures
Blood drive, Christmas tree pickup, Salvation Army Red Kettle and Mount Pulaski historical calendar make the Close Up
Births:
Lydia Clare Bruns
Logan Matthew Klein
Carly Ann Sullivan
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Laura on Life: Unanswered questions
Railers struggle in 42-32 win over Decatur Eisenhower
Logan Lanes: Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
Board certifies putting 1 percent sales tax increase question to voters, and other business
Elkhart Historical Society 2011 calendars available
This day in history
A brief look at the year 2010
LDN celebrates 10 years
The mission of a neighborhood newspaper
A letter from Afghanistan: 'It was a great day today because nobody died'
Eaton plant wins 2010 Plant of the Year award from Assembly Magazine and Boston Consulting Group
Nila Smith's 2010 album of favorite pictures
Revisiting the 2010 Logan County Fair
Another look at the 2010 art and balloon fest
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Split N Gutter
AP news
New laws take effect Jan. 1
Local unemployment rates down again
across state
Modest, sustained
improvement for 3 consecutive months -- 1st time since December 2006
Fire at St. Clara's Manor proves to be minor
East Coast storm strands travelers, vexes drivers
Aurora, Elgin see falling casino tax revenues
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes:
Jay Bird League
Sunday Night Mixed
AP news
Mount Pulaski ready for
yearlong celebration:
Kickoff New Year's Eve
All-day snow on Christmas Eve expected to slow travel
2010 Red Kettle campaign at 31% of annual goal
NORAD Santa Tracker
Logan County 4-H achievement recognition awards for 2010
Joint Solid Waste Agency information is online
Former Logan County Board member Laura Schilling dies
Illinois data shows unbuckled individuals pay high cost for drinking and driving
Deal reached on Chicago-St. Louis high-speed rail
HOPE Mobile schedule for January
Wedding announcement: Sheley-Cross
Park district notes
Fire and rescue reports
Laura on Life: Stylin' with poodles
Home Country: A stranger at Christmas
Logan Lanes:
Bumpers
Junior-Senior
Logan Lassies
Preps
Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
Cheeseburger in Paradise is back March 26
LCU students raise more than $10,000 for missions
Judge upholds conviction of ex.-Illinois Gov. Ryan
Illinois out a seat in Congress
Flu facts
Births:
Riley Alexander Goodwin
Kasyn Joanne Madeline Jibben
Addilyne Diane Phillips
Logan Daniel White
Fire and rescue reports
Book Look: 'The Life of Glass'
Laura on Life: Aye gaya hee!
AP news
City
Briefs:
Partnership
update, state taxes late, a change in direction for an
alley and more
City gives individual honors to ward residents
Logan County Board members get committee assignments
U.S. census could be unkind to Illinois
Attorney General Madigan distributes $1.2 million to Illinois' 8 regional food banks
Humane Society, Lincoln Youth Wrestling and online donations for Red Kettle campaign make the Close Up
HOPE Mobile schedule for January
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Split N Gutter League
AP news
Freezing rain advisory in effect 6 p.m. Monday to noon Tuesday
Logan County Board members get committee assignments
Meagher
begins new county job
Retiring Marlin to have receptions
Illinois State Police tally 7,800 cell phone stops in 2010
Dec. 31 is deadline for Circuit Breaker program
Early Christmas treat: 2010's total lunar eclipse
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Railer defense holds back Taylorville 49-25
Mount Pulaski Zion Lutheran basketball results
Logan Lanes:
Sunday Night Mixed
Rollin 66ers
AP news
Knights of Columbus prepare Christmas baskets
Railers win over Jacksonville 43-24 without 2 starters -- in Sports
Education unions take hard line on reform
Lawmakers rush to reform Medicaid, workers' comp, education -- show or substance?
Stay fire-safe and be fire-smart this holiday season
Dozens of Illinois illnesses being linked to alfalfa sprouts
Knights of Columbus prepare Christmas baskets
Education unions take hard line on reform
Lawmakers rush to reform Medicaid, workers' comp, education -- show or substance?
Stay fire-safe and be fire-smart this holiday season
Marriages
(No dissolutions)
Laura on Life: Candy, the great motivator
Home Country: The rich guy's fence
Railers win over Jacksonville 43-24 without 2 starters
AP news
Shopping locally:
Gift cards and
certificates help with those tough Christmas buys
Last
in a series
Toys for Tots readies for big morning -- Album 1
Toys for Tots readies for big morning -- Album 2
November Illinois unemployment falls to 9.6 percent
Teachers' unions on reform: Slow down
Jannette Wibben Coers, downtown Lincoln, Hartsburg-Emden FFA, Haley Bowles and Shanna Sheen make the Close Up
November Illinois unemployment falls to 9.6 percent
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Railers play back-to-back before holiday break
Lincoln College signs 3 athletes from Pekin
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
Shopping locally: 6th in a series
Vote for Lincoln! The city, that is
Teachers' tenure being challenged
State police release early report on Springfield mayor's death
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes:
Split N Gutter League
Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
Delinquent sewer bills still a tough issue at council
City Briefs: Downtown parking, new sewer billing software and more
Snow, sleet and freezing rain in tonight's forecast
Shopping locally: 5th in a series
Automotive gifts show you care
Police mum on how Springfield mayor died
Lincoln College & MacMurray College to sign agreement, announce scholarships on Friday
Senate week in review: Medicare reform, what to do with Thomson prison and more
De-institutionalization of disabled possible under state's Medicaid reform
Logan County FSA newsletter
Birth: Zachary James Tremaine
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Laura on Life: Feeding the animals
Lincoln College wrestling
AP news
Breaking News: Springfield Mayor Tim Davlin found dead at his home, victim of gunshot wound.
Officials stunned by Mayor Davlin's death
Habitat reaches
milestone: 400,000 homes built or repaired since 1976
Logan County chapter working on No. 15
Mount Pulaski Legion celebrates longevity, senior members
Shopping locally:
4th in a series
A personal gift certificate can be a hit at
Christmas
Railers draw top seed in Collinsville tourney -- in Sports
Shop online? You may owe the state
Few workers from Put Illinois to Work will have jobs
Medicaid reform could be bitter medicine
Humane Society, Animal Protective League, Lincoln Youth Wrestling results, Lincoln Public Library and home decorating contest make the Close Up
Writing club to meet Jan. 11
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Railers draw top seed in Collinsville tourney
Mount Pulaski Zion Lutheran results
Logan Lanes: American Bowling League
AP news
School closings
20-car
pileup in Logan County works emergency response system
and local agencies
Whiteouts and slick conditions cause day of multiple
accidents
I-55 has series of weather-related accidents
Shopping
locally: 3rd in a series
Gift certificates to
park district or Y make great gifts
RJD Hobbies and Raceway host Toys for Tots races -- Album 1
RJD Hobbies and Raceway host Toys for Tots races -- Album 2
Recalls announced
Fire and rescue reports
LC basketball
Red Lions defeat Cougars
Logan Lanes: Rollin 66ers
AP news
Winter weather notices
Karen Myers: Christian Village Employee of the Year
Mount Pulaski American Legion Ryman-Fuiten Post 447 'Adopt an Apartment'
WL-B youngsters help with Angel Tree -- album
5th annual food pantry drive looking at big numbers
Double financial ouch set for state's Medicaid system next year
Dissolutions
Laura on Life: Gift-giving
Home Country: On target
Railers start conference play with 43-22 win over Rochester
AP news
Shopping
locally: 2nd in a series
Craftsman tools at
Sears make great presents for the 'tool man' in your
family
Rep. Mitchell renews push to use Lincoln Estates homes for Ill. veterans
Logan County Board hires new administrative assistant
Railers look to notch 1,600th win tonight
National Weather Service winter storm watch continues
for weekend
Less
snow followed by high winds and bitterly cold temps
expected
2011 GED test schedule released
Health department monitors pertussis cases
Quinn to lawmakers: 'Time to eat spinach' on tax hike
State slow to fix All Kids problems
Coats for kids, Mount Pulaski waste pickup, Emma Nobbe, Tori Hoban and Lincoln Youth Wrestling in Close Up
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LC men's soccer lands 2 players on all-American team
AP news
Shopping
locally: 1st in a series
Remote control
racing a fun and inexpensive gift for Christmas
Hunters in Illinois harvest 98,700 deer during
firearm season
Deer hunting continues with archery and upcoming gun seasons
Holiday gift ideas for safety and preparedness
Births:
Oliver Liam Buss
Hudson Michael Schaub
Police reports
Principia vs. Lincoln Christian
Logan Lanes:
Bumpers
Jay Bird League
Junior-Senior
Logan Lassies
Preps
Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
Acro-Cats visit park district -- album
County board reorganizes after swearing in officials
State to pay FY2010 bills; $5 billion in current bills remains
Vietnam veterans' Christmas Remembrance Saturday
Ill. casino plan could amp up gambling competition
Paul Beaver, all-ages dance, Hannah Allen, Patrick Bree, Haley Casper, Ethan Cline, Samantha Nichols and Lincoln Heritage Museum make Close Up
Flu facts
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Laura on Life: The triple phooey
Mayfield's Mutterings:
Illini hoops: We are what I thought we are…
By Jeff Mayfield
Red Lions defeated by Blue Angels
AP news
County board reorganizes after swearing in officials
City Briefs: Art & balloon fest expansion and Yellow Ribbon Day
Reintegration event Saturday at Lincoln College for returning soldiers
Instant payouts from expanded gaming plan unlikely
Illinois tax amnesty program collects more than expected, but money not 'new'
All-ages dance, Hannah Allen, Patrick Bree, Haley Casper, Ethan Cline, Samantha Nichols and Lincoln Heritage Museum make Close Up
Zion Lutheran wins tournament
Red Lions men's basketball
Logan Lanes: Split N Gutter League
AP news
Not exactly a scoop: Frigid temps greet morning commuters
Notice of public hearing Dec. 14 for paratransit vehicle
Economy is making steady gains despite weak hiring
After the tax fight, parties move to compromise
Recalls announced
Birth: Shane Victor Lowe
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Railers storm past Normal West 59-41
LC women's basketball
Logan Lanes:
Rollin 66ers
Sunday Night Mixed
AP news
High-speed rail work comes to Logan County
Christmas in the Chapel in 23rd season
Lincoln FFA partners with Illinois soybean farmers to promote agricultural literacy
Frosty's Festival Winter Carnival -- album
Senate week in review
National Influenza Vaccination Week begins Sunday
All in all, a warm November in Illinois
Legislative turnover aids controversial items
Marriages
Dissolutions
Laura on Life: Puberty day
Home Country: Goodbye, geese
AP news
Looking for Lincoln begins
developing management plan
Part 2
Red Kettle campaign in full
swing
Volunteers still needed
Illinois' latest debt = good news?
Pension reform for new cops, firefighters going to Quinn
Bomke legislation enacting new requirements for leasing of state buildings heads to Gov. Quinn
Governor's appointments in legislative limbo
Railroad crossing closures come to Logan County
Preserve the Mission campaign, Lincoln Park District college student passes and Lincoln Public Library Tuesdays with Santa in Close Up
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Railers on the road at Normal West this weekend -- in Sports
LCU women's basketball
AP news
Looking for Lincoln begins developing management plan
Part 1 of 2
Crime Stoppers honors Sgt. Bob Rawlins -- album
County officials sworn in -- album
John Fulton named multi-county Extension director for Logan, Menard and Sangamon
Senate OKs new gaming rules in Illinois
State sells tobacco revenue bonds to pay bills
Library notes
Park district notes
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes:
Jay Bird League
Logan Lassies
Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
LCHS board agrees to seek sales tax increase with property tax reduction
Festival of Trees at night -- album
Light Up A Life opening ceremony -- album
Rolling the dice on gaming expansion
Quinn's appointments in jeopardy
Civil unions gain House passage; medical marijuana, death penalty on hold
Letter: Festival of Trees worthy of support and attendance
Logan County FSA newsletter
Births:
Tyler Moulton Fulton
Jade Madison Polen
Police reports
Book Look: 'War Horse'
Laura on Life: Mortification meter
LC women's basketball
LCU women's basketball
AP news