Daily headlines
February 2011
Health department schedules dental clinic opening
A look at the new LCDPH dental clinic
First United Methodist Church dedicates elevator
Lincoln Trojan Tournament -- Album 1
Lincoln Trojan Tournament -- Album 2
Lincoln Trojan Tournament -- Album 3
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Lynx clinch conference championship
Lincoln College wrestling places 6th at NJCAA nationals
Logan Lanes: Rollin 66ers
AP news
Illinois looks to Wisconsin and recalls last year
Railers stun Lanphier in OT 66-63 -- in Sports
Statewide tornado drill: Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Severe weather fact sheet
Flood safety
Severe thunderstorm safety
Tornado safety
IDOT secretary announces pothole repair operations on Illinois roadways, urges caution
This day in history
Home Country: Squirrel time
NCCAA regional at LCU
AP news
Glitch in enterprise zone language launches thorough review
State superintendent on school consolidation: We need it
Illinois could get federal money to examine health insurance rate hikes
State sells $3.7 billion in pension bonds
Lincoln Extreme Volleyball, Marilyn Steiger, Ashley Paulus, Haley Casper, Lincoln Youth Wrestling, Humane Society and Lincoln College Fine Arts make Close Up
Park district notes
Police reports
Red Lions men advance in NCCAA II tournament
Logan Lanes:
Logan Lassies
Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
Winter storm warning in effect until 6 a.m. Friday
New
environmental study to begin for Chicago-to-St. Louis
high-speed rail
Public invited to open houses
Old Man Winter to throw another punch at central Illinois tonight
Attorney General Madigan sues contractor in Sangamon-Logan County driveway repair scam
Crime Stoppers accepting applications for 2011 scholarship
Logan County FFA students tour Monsanto plant
Birth: Harley Ruth-Anne Baxter
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LCU hosts NCCAA regional women's basketball tourney Thursday-Saturday
LC hosts baseball clinic
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
Community speaks out on video gaming
Community speaks out on video gaming -- album
Oglesby Avenue bridge needs to be replaced
Bomke to opt out of General Assembly Scholarship program
Farm Credit elects Miller as new board chair
Lincoln College-Normal adds mobile learning applications
Births:
Avianna
Heavenleigh Reyes
Marinela Emilia Reyes
Bianca Cecelia Rohlfs
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Book Look: 'Falling In'
Laura on Life: Sending them packing
LC track results
AP news
Gambling: hot topic at tonight's council meeting
County's tourism and economic growth agencies busy
Oscar Kocher of Christian Village has had remarkable life
Logan County Ducks Unlimited banquet March 4
Sheets, McCaster inducted into LCU Hall of Fame
IDOT secretary announces 2nd consecutive year Illinois
experienced less than 1,000 roadway fatalities
Data
confirms historic 2-year mark not seen since 1921
This day in history
Casimir Pulaski Day, Olympia FFA Alumni, Lincoln Jaycees, First United Methodist, Illinois Quail Unlimited and MS Slugfest softball make Close Up
HOPE Mobile schedule for March
Flu facts
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Mount Pulaski Zion Lutheran takes 2nd in tournament
Sheets, McCaster inducted into LCU Hall of Fame
Logan Lanes: American Bowling League
AP news
Officials to review costs of blizzard cleanup
Redrawing of political maps worries the Illinois GOP
IDOA establishes Driftwatch website
IDOT rolls out
the rain barrels
School competition to promote water
conservation, student creativity
Some state budget fights fire up union; Obama involved
Recalls announced
Quick start leads Railers past Moline 58-42
Red Lions men end regular season with a victory
Logan Lanes:
Rollin 66ers
Sunday Night Mixed
AP news
Sunday morning: Quick start leads Railers past Moline 58-42
Ameren asks ICC for electric, gas delivery charge hikes
Committee develops marketing strategy for 1 percent sales tax referendum
Oglesby Ave. bridge closed to traffic
Oglesby Avenue bridge -- album
ALMH annual report mailed to community
Letter: Thanks to Jim and Shelley Horn
Marriages
Dissolutions
Home Country: Easy exercise plan
Railers' strong finish takes Glenwood 61-42
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
Lincoln/Logan County Sports Commission would strengthen community's economy
Oglesby Ave. bridge closed to traffic
Christian Village to offer estate planning seminar
Lincoln Christian University presents 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' March 24-26
Can the wheels on the bus still go round?
Social service providers outraged over Quinn's proposed cuts
Zion Lutheran honor roll, Lincoln College honor roll and Joseph Ahrends make the Close Up
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes:
Bumpers
Junior-Senior
Logan Lassies
Preps
AP news
Quinn's annual budget speech appears to skip budget
Worries arise over targeted soil, water offices
Bomke: Quinn's budget puts spending at record level
Universities: Proposals to freeze tuition, cut top pay would strangle higher ed
Lawmakers push concealed-carry proposals
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Red Lions women challenge Emmaus
AP news
Logan County Courthouse to receive grant
Republican Day dinner -- Album 1
Republican Day dinner -- Album 2
Republican Day dinner -- Album 3
Brady named to Senate Republican leadership post
'Gov. Oglesby and Lincoln' theme for Elkhart's dinner-lecture March 25
Illinois faces tight budget despite tax increase
Posturing, policy problems ahead of Quinn's budget speech
Parents heated over potential home-school regulations
Illinois population up 3.3 percent in 2010 census
Main Street Lincoln Chili Fest, Lincoln Jaycees, Draw 4 Carroll, Palms Grill, Mount Pulaski Rotary and Logan Thompson make Close Up
Writing club meets March 8
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Laura on Life: An unusual winter sport
Logan Lanes: Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
Baked goods at farmers markets in jeopardy
Christian Child Care has earned NAC accreditation
College savings plans safe from state coffers
ISP's acting director gets a new gig in Quinn's administration
This day in history
Lincoln Jaycees, Draw 4 Carroll, Palms Grill, Mount Pulaski Rotary and Logan Thompson make Close Up
Birth: Chaz Dominic Liechty
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LC basketball at Danville
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Split N Gutter League
AP news
Zurkammer, Pickering receive Lincoln College honor -- Album 1
Zurkammer, Pickering receive Lincoln College honor -- Album 2
Community gathers to remember lost youths -- album
Performances at Mount Pulaski Courthouse remember Lincoln
Abe's birthday at St. Clara's Manor -- album
State treasurer pushes more venture capital investment
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Railers' 2nd half downs Decatur Eisenhower 40-33
Lincoln College wrestling sending 10 to nationals
Red Lions men win over Central Christian
Hilary Hobler sets personal long jump record
Logan Lanes:
Rollin 66ers
Sunday Night Mixed
AP news
Task force introduces junior high mentoring program
Friends, family to mark 3rd anniversary of teens' death
Central School recites Abe's farewell address -- Album 1
Central School recites Abe's farewell address -- Album 2
Abe's farewell address at Logan County Courthouse -- album
Mount Pulaski reads Abe's farewell speech -- album
7-year-old saves family from burning home
Emergency services for fire-displaced family
Quinn outlines past cuts before budget address
Laura on Life: The bane of my existence
Home Country: Valentine's Day planning
SHG stuns Railers 65-52
AP news
Breaking news: 7-year-old saves family from burning home
Emergency services for fire-displaced family
'Much Ado About Nothing' at Johnston Center Feb. 23-27
Reminder: Abe's farewell address today at courthouse
Increasing minimum wage: good for workers, bad for businesses
Ill. Senate celebrates Ronald Reagan and more
Ill. Senate to provide checks on gubernatorial appointments
Logan County FSA newsletter
Railers top seed in regional -- in Sports
AP news
How the city of Lincoln beat 'The BEAST'
Habitat for Humanity appears on Schedule G state income tax form for voluntary charitable contributions
Lincoln College reveals new logo on national championship banners
State could ask retirees to pay more for health care
Senate moves to close loopholes for governor appointments
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
How the city of Lincoln beat 'The BEAST'
Habitat for Humanity appears on Schedule G state income tax form for voluntary charitable contributions
Lincoln College reveals new logo on national championship banners
State could ask retirees to pay more for health care
Senate moves to close loopholes for governor appointments
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
Railroad underpasses and decorative berms may be in Lincoln's future
Chamber raffle to put thousands of dollars back into Logan County economy
Brady Realtors Lincoln office grand opening Feb. 15
Abe's 'original' birthday party Saturday at St. Clara's Manor
Mike Fak to entertain seniors at Community Action Partnership lunch
Winter storm places freeze on blood supplies
Illinois' massive borrowing plan may not be enough
Sen. Brady: Victims' advocate needed on Prisoner Review Board
Support hunger relief on your Ill. state tax form
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Book Look: Poetry, discovery, mutual funds
Laura on Life: Hawaiian nightmares
Logan Lanes: Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
D'Andrea explains enterprise zone dilemma to the city
Reminder: Public invited to high-speed rail meeting tonight
Mount Pulaski hosting Lincoln events Friday and Saturday
'Singing Valentines' to ring out in Lincoln area
Community Action Head Start recruitment in Logan County
Quinn to feds: No thanks on any bailout
Democrats seek bipartisan support for borrowing measure
Child care advocates fight back against cuts nearing $100 million
LCHS to assist Polar Plunge, LCU spring semester, Lincoln Youth Wrestling, Humane Society pancakes and sausage, announcement from officer Tim Butterfield, and author Anne Eldridge make Close Up
Births:
MacKenna Brianne Marie Dellow
Molly Kay Hughes
Mena Enola Shaylynn Polanco
Taylor Rose Short
Police reports
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Split N Gutter League
AP news
Blizzard update: emergency response
Zion Lutheran 'stuffs' the school -- album
Postville Courthouse celebrates Abe's birthday -- album
Some of the best things in life are free
Quinn: Auto jobs
latest proof NJ isn't better
Mitsubishi to bring new vehicle
to B-N plant
Quinn to consider death row inmates in decision on death penalty abolition
Letter: Armbrust retirement
Recalls announced
Flu facts
Birth: Roman William Bidwell
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Springfield has Railers' number with 51-48 OT win
Jordan puts up 48! What a date!
Lincoln College knocks out ICC in 2nd half
Red Lions defeat Great Lakes
Logan Lanes: Sunday Night Mixed
AP news
LCU Hall of Fame event Feb. 19
Dianna Newhouse named 2010 Employee of the Year for Hundman Lumber Do-it Center
LCN's popular massage therapy program moves to new facility
Blizzard cleanup ends; recovery dollars sought
Marriages
(No dissolutions)
Laura on Life: The dishwasher wins, but Hawaii ain't bad
Home Country: Thought questions
Nelson sets scoring mark in 90-72 win over Lanphier -- in Sports
Lincoln College athletic dept. national letters of intent
AP news
LIHEAP funds still available through Community Action
Rick Campbell is Community Action Employee of the Quarter
Chamber of commerce recognizes excellence in our community
Safety checks and enforcement zones during Super Bowl
Zion sausage and pancake meal, Mount Pulaski VFW Super Bowl breakfast, HSLC Adopt-A-Thon, Lincoln Elks blood drive, Hayden Zimmer and Lincoln Youth Wrestling make Close Up
Letter: Thank you to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Birth: Mackenzy Sue Ann Brown
Fire and rescue reports
LC basketball reschedules games with Danville
Lincoln College soccer player signs with University of Southern Florida
AP news
Travel remains hazardous following 'The Beast' blizzard
Drivers urged to stay alert and prepared
State back in business, but severe winter weather response continues
School closings
After the blizzard of 2011 -- Album 1
After the blizzard of 2011 -- Album 2
Quinn mobilizes additional Illinois National Guard assets
Letter: Thank you from Lucinda Reifsteck's family
Births:
Jersi Lyn Boitnott
Carson Paul Johnson
Presley Michael Wayne Nelson
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Lincoln College men's basketball
AP news
Travel in Lincoln and Logan County to remain difficult Wednesday
Blizzard warning remains in effect to noon
Call before you go anywhere this morning
Area schools closed today
Courthouse closed Wednesday
The blizzard begins -- album
The blizzard takes hold -- album
The blizzard leaves area buried in snow -- album
Gov. Quinn activates Illinois National Guard to assist stranded motorists
Tax returns running on schedule
Laura on Life: My true love gave me a city
AP news
Keest Center designated as central bulk supplies depot
Blizzard warning: Travel only as necessary midday Tuesday
Area schools closed today
Courthouse closed Wednesday
Lincoln/Logan County Sports Commission kickoff event Feb. 17
Winter storm cancels legislative session this week
Bomke signs on Ill. Senate bill to repeal tax increase
This day in history
Montessori, U of I Extension, Chelsea Picken, Kenton's Cause and Lincoln Youth Wrestling results make the Close Up
Library notes
Births:
Colton Levis James
Boller
Jaiden Charles Neumann
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Split N Gutter League
AP news