Daily headlines

February 2009

 

Saturday, Feb. 28:

  • GED testing center opens in Lincoln

  • WLNX and The Cell provide local youth with a drug- and alcohol-free environment

  • After turmoil, new Ill. governor stresses diplomacy

  • Extra $25 unemployment insurance payment starts March 1

  • Marriages

  • Dissolutions

  • YMCA notes

  • Laura on Life: Nutrition fallacies

  • Home Country (column)

  • Buzzer-beater takes conference title from Railers

  • A job well done
    Great efforts from the bench in Illini-land the past 30 years
    By Greg Taylor

  • AP news

Friday, Feb. 27:

  • City: Aldermen dispute how best to move forward on street renovation plans
    Police department to reorganize; other city business

  • Together for Lincoln offers classes on money management and debt elimination

  • Gov. Quinn calls on IDNR to reopen state parks
    No word yet on historic sites

  • Concealed-carry legislation advances in the Illinois House

  • Saturday is Desert Storm Remembrance Day in Illinois

  • Family caregiver services, local blood drives, Lincoln College cruise and breast cancer support group in Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Police reports

  • HFS, DHS, DCFS offer child mental health services

  • Logan Lanes: Major Super Trios

  • AP news

Thursday, Feb. 26:

  • Severe weather warning in effect

  • American Heart Association honors Lincoln's local 'Heart Heroes'

  • Ill. government inspectors want more transparency

  • Sen. Brady co-sponsoring resolution to block Federal Freedom of Choice Act

  • DHS announces Web applications for cash, medical and food stamps

  • Burris ignores calls to resign, goes about day

  • Police reports

  • Red, White & True Mysteries: Simple invention annoys your humble scribe nearly every day

  • Lincoln College falls to John Wood 83-73

  • AP news

Wednesday, Feb. 25:

  • Lincoln to see new mayor and 2 new aldermen take the ropes come May 4

    • Snyder wins mayoral race; newcomers Turner and Wilmert win; incumbent Armbrust maintains seat -- the numbers

    • Election night -- pictorial

  • A frosty reception for an embattled senator

  • Illinois special Senate election idea hits trouble

  • Divorce group discusses loneliness

  • Letter: 'Portrait of President Lincoln' artist glad to have been part of bicentennial celebration

  • Book Look: 'Esquire: The Handbook of Style'

  • Mardi Gras celebration was a success

  • Bedbugs are making a comeback in Illinois

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Logan Lassies

    • Tuesday Super Trios

  • AP news

Tuesday, Feb. 24:

  • News bulletin: Martinek gets latest nod for city clerk position

  • A life in miniature: the Anita King story
    A passion, a gift shared

    • Anita King's 'Kingsville' (pictorial)

  • Skydive 'boogie' could paint more color into Lincoln's summer skies

  • Burris attending Obama speech to Congress

  • Digital Photography class, Lincoln Mission Mart, Mayor Davis-Kavelman, Crime Stoppers and Humane Society hit the Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Police reports

  • Weekly Outlook: Corn and soybeans

  • Park district notes

  • March HOPE schedule

  • Logan Lanes: American Bowling League

  • AP news

Monday, Feb. 23:

  • Skydive 'boogie' could paint more color into Lincoln's summer skies

  • Personality of the Week
    All career paths led tourism director to Lincoln: Geoff Ladd

  • LCHS speech team has 3 place in state

  • A new transparency in Illinois government?
    Gov. Quinn creates website to track state stimulus spending

  • McConnell seeks quick ethics guidance on Burris

  • Recall information

  • NSF International accredited by IAS for toy testing

  • Police reports

  • Last chance for patients to enroll in clinical study for foot and leg ulcers

  • Railer defense shuts down Moline 48-33

  • Youth wrestling results

  • AP news

Saturday, Feb. 21:

  • Lincoln College to institute cost reductions
    Furlough days, temporary salary cuts avert layoffs 

  • County clerk explains voting opportunities

  • Accelerated bachelor's degree program expands to Lincoln College

  • '50s sock hop at Northwest Elementary (pictorial)

  • Billions in stimulus bill for Illinois projects

  • More than 1 million taxpayers have e-filed in the 1st 30 days of tax season

  • Marriages

  • Dissolutions

  • Fertilizer costs likely to drop

  • YMCA notes

  • Mount Pulaski community calendar for March

  • Laura on Life: Lovable lunatics

  • Home Country (Feb. 21 column)

  • Railers 51, Lanphier 44
    Showdown with Southeast for conference title next Friday

  • AP news

Friday, Feb. 20:

  • Lincoln city clerk nominee withdraws candidacy. Logan GOP accepting resumes through Sunday

  • Illinois Gov. Quinn says Sen. Burris should resign

  • Illinois House panel recommends concealed-weapon law

  • Gov. Pat Quinn names key staff members

  • Burris saga is corruption deja vu for Illinois

  • Senate and House Republicans renew call for special election to oust Burris

  • WLNX, Relay for Life, youth archery, Quilters at Heart, parent-child book club and Parkinson's support group in Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Lincoln mayoral candidate: Keith Snyder

  • Lincoln City Council Ward 3 candidate: David R. Armbrust

  • Observations of the local race as Tuesday rapidly approaches

  • Police reports

  • Reminder: Heartland offers computer training at Lincoln campus

  • Logan Lanes: Major Super Trios

  • AP news

Thursday, Feb. 19:

  • Feds subpoena Patti Blagojevich, seeking documents, e-mails

  • New academic vice president named at Lincoln College, Lincoln

  • Deborah Ihrer gets GOP nod for city clerk position

  • Roland Burris feels the heat as questions swirl

  • State unemployment service goes to 16-hour days to help Illinoisans

  • Bomke: 1,500 new bills and counting for state Legislature this session

  • Lincoln mayoral candidate: Pat O'Neill

  • Lincoln City Council Ward 3 candidate: William 'Bill' Haak

  • Letters:

    • Past employer says Keith Snyder has skills and character to fill mayoral position

    • Lincoln firefighters, Local 3092, support Keith Snyder for mayor

  • Police reports

  • Repentance

  • The accidental message

  • Red, White & True Mysteries: Burglar William Brodie's double life inspired a well-known character

  • Reminder: Heartland offers computer training at Lincoln campus

  • Lincoln College 92, Spoon River 54

  • AP news

Wednesday, Feb. 18:

  • County: No recommendation for District 6 seat
    Auditors Clifton and Gunderson secured for next round
    New tower to test winds approved

  • City: Benefit package for mayor cut
    Gehlbach declines clerk nomination; Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial commemorative print presented; fairground streets to get seal coat

  • Logan County state's attorney creates program to fight bad checks

  • A whole 'lotto' expenses: State comptroller breaks down 2008 revenues and expenses

  • State treasurer's rep in Lincoln Feb. 24
    Check to see if you have unclaimed funds

  • Lincoln mayoral candidate: Mike Thornton

  • Lincoln City Council Ward 4 candidate: Wanda Lee Rohlfs

  • Police report

  • Divorce group discusses handling depression

  • Oasis notes

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Split 'n' Gutter League

    • Tuesday Super Trios

  • AP news

Tuesday, Feb. 17:

  • Lincoln College presents 'Columbinus' Feb. 26

    • Lincoln students tackle roles in 'Columbinus'

  • Revenue study estimates up to $153 million in online sales taxes remains uncollected

  • Abe comes in 1st with historians

  • TV stations get ready to cut analog signal

  • LCHS sectional speech team, Lucky 6, Zion Lutheran honor roll, St. Pats/St. Thomas youth group, Emden Historical Society and Oasis make Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Lincoln City Council Ward 4 candidate: Nathan Turner

  • Police reports

  • Weekly Outlook: Acreage and biofuels

  • This week's 'Viewpoint' guest

  • Logan Lanes: American Bowling League

  • Canton native signs to play for Lincoln College softball program

  • AP news

Monday, Feb. 16:

  • Republican precinct committeemen to meet over city clerk position
    Applications being accepted

  • Personality of the Week
    The rescuers, Logan County's pet saviors

  • Presidents Day: What does it mean and how did it happen?

  • Illinois GOP leader calls on Sen. Burris to resign

  • Heartland offers computer training at Lincoln campus

  • Sen. Brady: Deadline for U of I tuition waivers March 1
    Children of Illinois veterans are eligible

  • Recall information

  • Railers beat Carbondale 55-39, move to 24-3 on the season

  • Two weeks of glory
    LCHS competitive cheer squad places in state competitions

  • Lincoln College 69, Lincoln Land 63

  • Sunday Lincoln College wrestling results

  • AP news

Saturday, Feb. 14:

  • Burris confirms request for Blagojevich donation (Sunday update)

  • Burris admits Blagojevich donation request

  • 'Karaoke Superstar V' going on now at Logan Lanes
    Local winner competes in Las Vegas

  • City and county announcements on filling vacated official positions

  • Community Action Employee of the Quarter is Angie Jenkins

  • Further explanation of Mount Pulaski-Elkhart road closure

  • Dissolutions

  • YMCA notes

  • Laura on Life:

    • An adventurous life

    • Mothers of invention

  • Home Country (column)

  • Lincoln shoots down SHG 77-57
    Five Railers hit double figures

  • IHSA pairings keep Railers close to home

  • Honestly: Illini hit the homestretch 8-4
    Illinois stuns Northwestern 60-59 in dramatic comeback
    By Jeff Mayfield

  • AP news

Friday, Feb. 13:

  • Logan County and Illinois celebrate Lincoln's Birthday
    Local residents in attendance for Obama speech

  • City and county announcements on filling vacated official positions

  • Lincoln's Lincoln Day Dinner draws prominent state and local party members
    Emphasis for 2010: Unity, cooperation, organization

  • The largest technological advance in the history of Logan County is about to go public

  • Obama urges Americans to follow Lincoln's example

  • Obama honors Lincoln's vision of strong union

  • Lincoln Christian College musical, YMCA, Dara Tesh, Knights of Columbus, Humane Society and LCHS freshman orientation make Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Letter: Supports Nathan Turner for Ward 4

  • Police reports

  • Dairy challenges

  • Nourishment

  • Camp Griesheim praise service

  • Benjamin comments on Railers' No. 1 seed in tournament

  • AP news

Thursday, Feb. 12:

  • Lincoln, Ill., on CNN video

  • Mount Pulaski students get lessons on their city’s rich heritage

  • Abraham Lincoln's original manuscripts are subject of new Library of Congress publication

  • Abraham Lincoln and Logan County

  • Gov. Quinn orders cost-saving plan
    Agencies to decrease spending; restrict travel, purchases, hiring

  • State treasurer offers agriculture scholarships

  • Chamber's 10th annual Ag Day Breakfast open to the community

  • Elkhart-Mount Pulaski construction notice

  • Presentations on 8th Judicial Circuit and Abraham Lincoln

  • Red, White & True Mysteries: Beloved French documentary maker and author was pioneer in underwater exploration

  • Lincoln College drops game to Ill. Central 73-63; 1st loss in conference

  • AP news

Wednesday, Feb. 11:

  • '200th anniversary event in our namesake town'

  • City: Prison reps call on city officials for support letters
    Council expected to drop mayor's benefit package
    Recycling costs jump, and more

  • Area under flash flood watch and wind advisory this afternoon and evening

  • Sewing Place owner celebrates 35 years of change

  • Sen. Brady named to Senate committees, reappointed to spokesman position

  • Candlelight parade in Springfield for Abe

  • Letters:

    • Letter of support for Keith Snyder as mayor of Lincoln

    • Supports Nathan Turner, candidate for alderman, 4th Ward

    • Supports Nathan Turner for city council

  • Red ink for hog producers

  • Handling anger is divorce group's topic

  • Library notes

  • AP news

Tuesday, Feb. 10:

  • Lincoln, Ill., to be on CNN Thursday

  • City clerk resigns

    • State's attorney comments

  • Packed courthouse for Mount Pulaski trial re-enactment
    Courthouse can be seen on PBS Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

  • Severe weather possible after midnight

  • Strong wind advisory for area tonight and tomorrow

  • Notice: Planning and zoning meeting Thursday

  • Acclaimed artist coming to speak to Lincoln College art students

  • Bomke's Senate week in review

  • County clerk: Today last day to register to vote

  • Zonta Club of Lincoln, Humane Society, Grace Sheley, Lincoln Public Library, Mount Pulaski and Oasis in Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Police reports

  • Weekly Outlook: South American problems

  • This week's 'Viewpoint' guest

  • Library notes

  • Park district notes

  • Let God borrow your boat … he'll fill it with fish!

  • Youth wrestling results

  • Logan Lanes: Split 'n' Gutter League

  • Lincoln College 90, Monmouth JV 55

  • Rentmeister signs letter to play for Lincoln College

  • AP news

Monday, Feb. 9:

  • Happy birthday, Abe! State marks Lincoln's 200th

  • Weather alert: Wind gusts and heavy rain possible about 5 p.m.

    • Severe weather potential

  • Personality of the Week
    Pam Mulford-Hill: She brings the gift of calm to people with memory loss and their families

  • Brady: A new sense of working together in Springfield, but huge deficit looms over state

  • Quinn signs appropriations bill
    Begins restoration of dept. cuts by Blagojevich

  • Illinois gears up for simultaneous reading of Gettysburg Address

  • LCHS speech team comes in 3rd at regional

  • Recall information

  • Police reports

  • Railers win 53-41 over Normal West, await pairings for state

  • AP news

Saturday, Feb. 7:

  • Heartsaver heroes from Lincoln

  • Mount Pulaski dedicates sign; trial re-creation Sunday

  • Springfield gets back to normal -- sort of

  • Ill. House begins cleaning up after Blagojevich

  • AG Madigan blasts Blagojevich 'secrecy'

  • Illinois gears up for simultaneous reading of Gettysburg Address

  • Marriages

  • YMCA notes

  • Laura on Life:

    • Thumb typing

    • Mom's new laptop

  • Home Country: Creativity takes a while

  • Railers edge Springfield 43-40

  • AP news

Friday, Feb. 6:

  • County briefs: Recognitions and appointments; non-contract community animal control fee increased; county seeks health insurance proposals; storm declaration; business incubator startup; and committee changes

  • Former Kentucky Fried Chicken building is torn down (pictorial)

  • Ill. comptroller: Fed cutbacks, delays on Medicaid placing burden on state

  • Attorney general says misleading federal data could deter critical loan modifications

  • Washington-Monroe honor roll, Zonta Club, Zion Lutheran pancake and sausage, Nancy Carter, and Lester Cox make the Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Police reports

  • Logan Lanes: Major Super Trios

  • AP news

Thursday, Feb. 5:

  • President Obama returning to Illinois on Abraham Lincoln's birthday

  • 'Go Red' on Friday to raise awareness of heart disease

  • H.O.P.E. Mobile offering free tests during Heart Health Month

  • Police chief releases Super Bowl directed patrols stats

  • Snyder announces plans to engage the future in Lincoln

  • Red, White & True Mysteries: Famous Hannibal resident was a successful inventor

  • Lincoln College 86, Danville 79

  • AP news

Wednesday, Feb. 4:

  • City of Lincoln voluntarily enters quarantine on ash trees
    Planting ash trees banned on city properties
    New ordinance includes other banned and recommended tree species

  • Wal-Mart managers to 'chill out' for Special Olympics

  • Plenty to do locally as we approach Abe's birthday

  • Police reports

  • Divorce support group discusses grief, healing

  • Book Look: 'Emperors of the Ice' 

  • Updates available on recalled peanut butter products

  • Logan Lanes: Logan Lassies

  • AP news

Tuesday, Feb. 3:

  • City briefs: Heritage Days gets OK
    Car cruise-ins scheduled, Arbor Day tree planting set, and other business

  • Street dept. explains College St. damage and repair plans

  • C-SPAN Civics Bus to visit Lincoln College on Feb. 10

  • Putting a stamp of approval on Lincoln

  • Ford's Theatre drama 'One Destiny' at presidential museum Feb. 11-13

  • American Heart Association, LCHS regional speech team, WL-B honor roll, VFW all in Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Police reports

  • Weekly Outlook: Cattle industry

  • This week's 'Viewpoint' guest

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Major Super Trios

    • Split 'n' Gutter League

  • Illinois basketball -- a decade to remember
    By Greg Taylor

  • Announcement: Lynx vs. Shawnee makeup game at 7:30 p.m. Friday
    Lady Lynx play at 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 2:

  • Scholarship funds still rolling in following Dr. King Day breakfast

  • Personality of the Week
    He can turn things around and does it with a smile: Bill Martin

  • No surprise: January colder, snowier than usual in Illinois

  • New Ill. governor plans Washington lobbying trip

  • DNR preliminary deer harvest totals

  • Recall information

  • Police reports

  • Heartland Community College to host free financial aid workshops Feb. 21

  • Local health officials assist with radon awareness and testing

  • Railers 66, Canton 42

  • LCHS competitive cheerleaders advance to state

  • Youth wrestling results

  • Lincoln College wrestling results

  • AP news

 

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