Daily headlines
February 2013
Lincoln parking ordinance: 'Up or down vote' expected Monday
Habitat for Humanity of Logan County applicant orientation program scheduled for Sunday
Seating limited for Russel Allen Garden Day
Norovirus outbreaks -- stay healthy, wash your hands
Mount Pulaski Grade School preschool screening
Mount Pulaski Grade School kindergarten screening
Lynx defense can't solve Rend
Lake in 100-79 loss
By
Justin Tierney
LJHS 7th-grade volleyball advances to regional final
Fighting Illini
basketball
Assembly Hall 50th anniversary celebration planned for
Saturday
Redbirds blow out Bears 86-50 on Senior Night
AP news
Chamber Lunch and Learn teaches how be a more effective speaker
Scale model of new Abraham Lincoln statue presented
Album 1 | Album 2
LaVerne Landers, director of nursing, to retire from ALMH
Incumbent Keith Snyder wins mayoral primary
New monthly wage reports to fight fraud in
unemployment, Medicaid, Affordable Care programs
Federal government announces enrollment for Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan ends Saturday
Study recommends extending juvenile court
jurisdiction to include 17-year-olds charged with felony
offenses
Railers 'lucky' to
advance in regional
LJHS volleyball regional results
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Split N Gutter League
By
Jeff Benjamin
AP news
'You Are the Heart of Your Family -- Take Care of It' provides invaluable information for a healthier lifestyle
'You Are the Heart of Your Family' -- album
Mount Pulaski woman killed in single-vehicle crash
Disturbance at Wishbone leads to drug bust
LCU Seminary hosts worship professor and author Wednesday; public invited
Basic pruning tips and hints
Illinois partnering with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on coordinated care plan for Medicare and Medicaid clients
LJHS volleyball results
Regional results for Lincoln Youth Wrestling
AP news
Mount Pulaski Lady Toppers proudly take 2nd at state
Lady Toppers 2nd in the state -- the play-by-play in pictures
Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3
Trojan Tournament continues to be a win-win for Lincoln
CEL board focuses on planning and construction contracts and sale of bonds
2012 crop yield reports released
Illinois reminds businesses to use only licensed day and temporary labor agencies
'Puttin' on the Ritz' for a good cause at David Davis Mansion
Justice Mary Ann G. McMorrow, 1st woman on the Illinois Supreme Court, dies
Mr. Lincoln's on the Green is the Chamber Business of the Week
Lynx lose in final
seconds; Lady Lynx go cold in 2nd half
By Justin
Tierney
Logan Lanes:
Friday Night Mixed
Sunday Night Mixed
Brown and Carmichael net double-doubles, but ISU falls at Utah State
Redbirds commit 6 errors, fall 9-6 at Austin Peay
Governors sweep Redbirds, take finale 6-4
AP news
Comcast delivers annual report to the city of Lincoln
Illinois Supreme Court adopts new rules to ease burden of home foreclosure process
Everything equestrian to be found at Illinois Horse Fair next weekend
Memorial Home Services Hospice launches speakers bureau
Memorial Medical Center to host Service of Remembrance
Police reports
Marriages
Fire and rescue reports
Home Country: Absotively disrupticating February paraphernalium
The 2013 Lady Toppers -- making history, 1 game at
a time
The 2013 Lady Toppers -- making history, 1 game at a time -- album
Lincoln earns share of CS8 title with furious
comeback
Lincoln earns share of CS8 title with furious comeback -- album
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
Austin Peay takes ISU series opener
AP news
City Briefs: Revolving loan program, racetrack and farm lease headline voting
County Briefs: CEDS passes, employee health insurance, surplus auction, demolition request declined
Winter storm lingers with freezing drizzle and snow
Map
William Roland's amazing life between Pittsfield and Lincoln
County meeting minutes:
Building and grounds
Planning and zoning
Timothy Koehler is the Mount Pulaski Senior-of-the-Month
State moves to cap long-term care insurance premium rate
Illinois Community College Board begins search for new executive director
Miller Park Zoo leaps toward goal, receives $100,000 toward master plan
Madigan: Illinois homeowners receive $1.4 billion in assistance from national foreclosure settlement
Lady Toppers head to Redbird Arena
Album 1 | Album 2
Podbelsek celebrates senior season in style; Railers hope to clinch CS8 title tonight at Lanphier
By Justin Tierney
Mayfield's Mutterings:
Illini grind out a win over Penn
State
By Jeff
Mayfield
AP news
City reaches a decision on Oglesby bridge
Chamber cancels mayoral debate
Where They Stand: Mayoral candidate position: Keith Snyder
Chamber hosts Lunch and Learn with Renovate Communications
Hazardous winter weather to spread across area beginning midafternoon
Don't let winter storms catch you off guard
U of I Weekly Outlook: Soybean price prospects -- near-term and long-term
Lincoln Presidential Museum rolls out red carpet for Oscars
Twin City Amateur Astronomers, Jupiter & the Galilean moons at Sugar Grove Nature Center
By
Justin Tierney
AP news
C. Wayne Schrader recognized as Ward 3 'Involved Citizen of the Year'
County facing 35 pct health insurance increase; invites employees to meeting
AME Church in Lincoln offered spiritual, social and political benefits to post-Civil War congregants
Winter storm expected on Thursday
Preview model of Abraham Lincoln statue to be on display at Feb. 25 committee meeting
Sydney Johnson is the Zion Lutheran January Student of the Month
Lincoln Jaycees Lawnmower Clinic
Spring crop insurance deadline nears
Specialty corn program expansion
Ranch Rodeo coming to Illinois Horse Fair
WLB Wolverines take 2 from Mount Pulaski
Logan Lanes: American Bowling League
Illini
news and notes by Greg Taylor
10 thoughts on the Illini season
Logan Lanes: American Bowling League
AP news
Logan County Board to support 2013 regional CEDS
Baker earns title of 'Colonel' from Missouri Auction School
Snow, sleet, freezing rain expected Thursday
Chester-East Lincoln school board hosts Q&A prior to meeting tonight
Theater group to present water education play to Zion Lutheran students Wednesday
Mount Pulaski Rotary now taking scholarship applications
Lady Toppers make Mount Pulaski history as they head to state
championships
By Teena Lowery
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Illinois state fire marshal reminds residents of the importance of emergency preparedness
Team Bosom Buddies selling Avanti's Gondola sandwiches
5 area students go to individual wrestling state championship
Horchem to the rescue -- in photos
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WLB defeats Hartem twice at home
LC track results
Shockers slip past Redbirds 68-67
Officials disciplined for free throws at Illinois-Wichita game
AP news
Saying goodbye to a local legend, John Welsh
LCHS FFA and FFA Alumni enjoy a very successful fundraiser
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Humane Society of Logan County offers soup and dogs for a good cause
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This week's weather has it all: Rain, wind, sun, snow, with temperatures forecast from 53 down to 9 degrees
Lumi Bekteshi nominated for state 'Lincoln Award'
Financial Peace University classes coming to iWorshipCenter
Flu facts
From Logan
County Department of Public Health
175+ financial aid awareness and assistance events for students and families across Illinois
Desert Storm remembrance event Feb. 28 in Springfield
Recalls announced
Collision Concepts Inc. is the Chamber Business of the Week
Horchem to the rescue as Railers prevail in OT
By Jeff
Benjamin
5 area students go to individual wrestling state championship
LCU athletics
celebrates on Saturday with 2 wins, Hall of Fame ceremony
By
Justin Tierney
LCU men dominate Emmaus
LCU women win in defensive battle
Lincoln College men's basketball results
Lincoln College women's basketball results
WLB Wolverines host Pekin in 2 games Sunday
Logan Lanes:
Friday Night Mixed
Sunday Night Mixed
Stanton, Johnson power Redbirds past Tigers, 7-4
4 errors sink Redbirds in 5-2 finale at Memphis
AP news
Horns present 2013 racing schedule to city council
'It's All About Love' brings art enthusiasts to the art institute on Valentine's Day
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Woman indicted in death of Courtney Reves
5th anniversary of teens' fatal accident to be recognized
Woman's Club to host DAR next week
Illinois State Rail Plan completed
1 week left to submit hero nominations for Red Cross Heroes Breakfast
New debit card option for tax refunds
Convenient for taxpayers
IDES recovers $44 million from unemployment cheats
Maple Sirup Experience at Sugar Grove Nature Center
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Red and Green machine hits full
throttle, downs SHG 58-42
By Jeff Benjamin
Hopp and Sloan sign to play baseball for Lincoln College -- album
Lincoln Swish split with Olympia South
AP news
City revisits last week's decision on Oglesby bridge project
Logan County committee reviews support for CEDS and Lincoln TIF district
Symphony residents celebrate Valentine's Day
Album 1 | Album 2
Brenda Westphal to retire from ALMH
Z-LYFE hosting Trivia Night
Benefit to be held Saturday for Bethany Anderson
State issues Illinois Trends Report on short-term lending
Abraham Lincoln at your fingertips
Outdoors with Babe Winkelman: The joys of owning guns
Lady Toppers thrill fans with Class 1A sectional championship
Album 1
Railer
notes: Alexander,
Railer faithful mourn the loss of longtime assistant John Welsh;
SHG, Moline pose 'challenging weekend'
By Justin
Tierney
LCU fights back; not enough to beat Eureka
LCU women lose to tough Eureka
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
Redbird baseball opens 112th season at Memphis
AP news
Treasurer Dan Rutherford promotes I-Cash program in Mount Pulaski
Boyd named ALMH February Employee of the Month
Nominations sought for recognition of LJHS honored alumni
LCGHS to host special meeting Monday at Allen Chapel
U of I seminar in Lincoln next week on starting seeds
State health dept. teams with WebMD to enhance public health alert system
Junior Zookeeper registration opens at Miller Park Zoo
WLB boys sweep 3 at home
LJHS volleyball results
Lincoln Youth Wrestling results
LC women's basketball results
Carmichael, Brown lead ISU past Bradley, 79-59
AP news
Extra work pays off:
Working as an extra on 'Chicago Fire'
By Patricia
Urbonas Clark
Former Logan County resident in episode of 'Chicago Fire'
Logan County bicycle trails plan reviewed
Carroll Catholic students celebrate Mardi Gras -- album
Opening tonight: Lincoln College 'Trojan Women' a must-see
Photos from 'Trojan Women' dress rehearsal
Main Street Lincoln lends support to Abraham Lincoln statue project
Final scrapbooking workshop at the Atlanta Public Library Feb. 23
County meeting minutes:
Airport and farm, Feb. 4
Road and bridge, Feb. 4
Logan County EMA, Feb. 7
Madigan: Victory Pharma to pay nearly $140,000 for defrauding Illinois Medicaid program
Fire and rescue reports
ZLS Lady Eagles are Jacksonville tournament champions
LCU gets blown out by CCCB
AP news
Steering committee addresses questions on downtown Lincoln revitalization
Lincoln and Herndon in Mount Pulaski for birthday celebration
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Lincoln's birthday celebration continues at Postville Courthouse
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4-H spaghetti dinner fundraiser sees one of its largest turnouts ever
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Logan County sales tax payment received for schools
Olympia students headed to state speech tournament
Eric High, MD, to provide general surgery in Lincoln
Lenten services at Immanuel
Blood drive at Lincoln College
Fire and rescue reports
Lady Eagles take 4th in Zion Lutheran/West Lincoln-Broadwell tournament
West Lincoln-Broadwell hosts Carroll Catholic at season opener
Lady Toppers win game 1 of sectional
Album 1 | Album 2
LCU women lose defensive battle
AP news
Progress continues in the Harris brother cases
Crafters learn the art of jewelry making
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Logan County Animal Rescue holds fundraiser at Friendship Manor
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Park district Sweetheart Dance makes for a perfect Sunday afternoon -- album
LCHS speech team ends season at sectionals
Invitation to public forum at LCHS
Join the Atlanta Public Library's writing circle
Reminder: Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers must have claims postmarked by March 25
Foreigners must report agricultural land holdings
Calling all teens...
Statewide youth art contest deadline is Friday
Dept. of Insurance announces $10 million in market conduct fines
Recalls announced
AAA Windows, Siding, & Roofing is the Chamber Business of the Week
Railers face an
unfamiliar foe
By Jeff Benjamin
Illini Central Cougars leave their paw print on Mount Pulaski
Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3
Lynx ride Simpson's 25 points past ICC; Lady Lynx win thriller
in OT
By Justin Tierney
LC women's basketball results
Lincoln College wrestlers are region champions
10 wrestlers qualify for national tournament
Logan Lanes:
Friday Night Mixed
Sunday Night Mixed
Brown leads Redbirds past No. 16 Creighton
AP news
LCHS speech team places 4th at IHSA regional
ALMH offers interactive diabetes classes
Drought update: Thawed soils absorbed some of rain
Governor's Environmental Corps summer internship applications now being accepted
Pere Marquette Youth Pheasant Hunt info now available online
Sirup for Scouts!
Police reports
Home Country: Jockeying on 1st run down Geezer Hill
Elizabeth Herzog signs with Lincoln College
Elizabeth Herzog signs with Lincoln College
Railers fly past the Rockets
for an easy win
By Jeff Benjamin
LCU men outlast St. Louis College of Pharmacy
LCU women take down St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Mayfield's
Mutterings: Illinois
shocks No. 1 Hoosiers!
By Jeff
Mayfield
AP news
City approves further research into federal dollars for Oglesby bridge
Lincoln police warn of possible cellphone scam going on in this area
Youngsters walk through aviation history at Heritage In Flight Museum
Mount Pulaski Courthouse celebrates Abe on Saturday
Marketing assistance loans and loan deficiency payments continued for the 2013 crop year
Lincoln Land Health Information Exchange launches website
Department of Insurance warns consumers not to purchase home warranty service from Arkidus Home Protection
Police reports
Railers earn top seed in regional; Rochester, Glenbrook South
come to Roy S. Anderson Gym this weekend
By Justin Tierney
Lady Toppers take regional
Lincoln Swish win Hopedale tournament
St. Teresa High School senior signs with LCU volleyball
Mayfield's Mutterings: Illinois shocks No.
1 Hoosiers!
By Jeff
Mayfield
AP news
City approves zoning changes for new developments: pet cemetery and Plowfield Square rental housing
New Abraham Lincoln statue fundraising launches
Hartsburg-Emden FFA selling strawberries
2012 home sales report
Quinn calls for ethics reform, assault weapons ban
Text of Gov. Quinn's State of the State speech
Rep. Brauer's response to Quinn's State of the State
Vapidity alert: Illinois governor’s State of the State speech offends Dems, GOP
Showers today with possibility of freezing drizzle after midnight
Social Security: Electronic payments become mandatory March 1
ICCB president announces plans to retire
Birth: Rhett Thomas Zinser
Police reports
Marriages
Fire and rescue reports
LC women's basketball results
LCU women lose nail-biter to Moody
Redbirds come back to beat Drake 94-86
AP news
Friends and neighbors turn out for Michael Stauffer family -- album
Emmy Award-winner Casey Childs to appear at the Atlanta Public Library
Electronics recycling Saturday at Habitat
HSLC chili and soup luncheon planned for Feb. 16
Potential freezing rain north of I-74 Thursday morning
January in Illinois: Wet conditions despite the lack of snow
Illinois State Fair to host 'Preview Party' Friday
Registration open for Illinois Conservation Congress
Engagement: Skelton-Cheek
Six wrestlers will represent LCHS in sectional competition
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Jay Bird League
Mayfield's Mutterings: Illini wandering in the land of the lost
By Jeff Mayfield
AP news
St. Clara's honors its centenarians
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Firehouse news with Chief Mark Miller
Logan County 4-H Foundation to host spaghetti meal Sunday
Lincoln College and Pekin High jazz groups to present joint concert Feb. 23
Flu facts
From the Logan County Department of Public Health
Carbon capture and storage FutureGen 2.0 project moves forward Into 2nd phase
Gov. Quinn urges Illinoisans to join biggest earthquake drill in Midwest history
Lincoln Presidential Museum gives visitors a bargain on 'Civil War Sundays'
AG Madigan
collects over $1.1 billion in state revenue in 2012
LC indoor track and field results
LCU men lose lead, drop game to Kuyper
LCU women dominate Kuyper
AP news
Steering committee updates the public on downtown revitalization
project
Part 3:
Discussions turn to money and TIF districts
ZLS serves up mountains of pancakes at annual breakfast
Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3
Community encouraged to take care of their hearts
Dianne Noland to speak at Russel Allen Garden Day
Little Tappers program at Sugar Grove Nature Center
Old State Capitol to host Chicago Bar Association's chorus and orchestra
Recalls announced
No déjà vu for the Railers
By Jeff Benjamin
Greer signs letter of intent with Indiana Wesleyan
Lincoln College men's basketball results
Lincoln College
women's basketball results
Logan Lanes:
Friday Night Mixed
Sunday Night Mixed
Redbirds rout Salukis 83-47
AP news
Safe Ride available for Super Bowl Sunday
Benefit brunch Sunday for 7-year-old Michael Stauffer
Lincoln Public Library hosts story times and craft classes beginning this month
Groundhog Day background and folklore
Groundhog Day statistics for Peoria since 1893
Groundhog Day statistics for Springfield since 1879
USDA announces important updates on the MILC program
Veterans to honor memory of President Lincoln
Vachel Lindsay Home offers workshop on performing poetry
Governor's Volunteer Service Award nominations due Feb. 15
New vendor space and expanded hours for Illinois Horse Fair, March 1-3
Home Country: Looking for liars, believe it or not
Lady Toppers end regular season on a very high note -- album
More great shots of the Lady Toppers -- album
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
Steering committee updates the public on downtown revitalization
project
Part 2:
Pinpointing and addressing specific needs
Discussion opens to implement Logan County CEDS
Wintry weekend: wind, cold, snow
Zion Lutheran School holds Geography Bee during National Lutheran Schools Week
Local pool players vie for national event in Las Vegas
St. Clara's celebrates centenarian residents Monday
Extension offers Soil and Water Management Workshop for Certified Crop Advisors
Penguin Project of McLean County holds info meetings
Illinois and the Korean War, February 1953
Railers to enjoy rare
Friday off, visit Senators on Saturday
By Justin
Tierney
Local pool players vie for national event in Las Vegas
LC women's basketball results
AP news