Daily headlines
July 2010
Scully Building remodel enters last stages
Community Action changes office hours
Quinn puts the brakes on school mandates
Quinn veto pen busy, likely not permanent
Lottery makes last call for private manager bids
Marriages
Dissolutions
YMCA notes
Laura on Life: Noble roots
Home Country: Down at the swimming hole
Logan Lanes: Thursday Super Four
AP news
J's Place in Emden becomes 1st business to enter the Logan County Center of Success
Logan County business incubator grant proposal moves to the next step
Fairgrounds prepares for big week -- album
Quinn downplays top staffer's tax hike plan
Burris to be ousted as US senator
Congressional candidates: no residency required
Presidential library acquires David Herbert Donald collection
Glass recycling cancellation, ALMH, Humane Society, blood drive and Habitat in Close Up
Library notes
3 Lincoln youths to be charged with vehicle burglaries
Man gets 4 years for felony DUI
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes: Have-A-Ball League
AP news
Building and safety officer reports on progress in the city
The new world of books is thriving in Logan County
Jurors begin deliberations as Blagojevich looks to God
Lawmakers talk merging youth agencies
AG Madigan heralds newly strengthened False Claims Act
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
City Briefs:
Council debates controls for department spending
More downtown parking, sweeps at the fairgrounds, downtown streetscape project and more
Heat advisory in effect with the possibility of severe storms later today
Water shut-off prevention assistance available to residents
Blago case goes to jury as defense lawyer says client 'just yakking'
Big guns jump on board Giannoulias campaign
Public worker info veto draws praise, ire
Sticky
sap, fall defoliators, fair time
By John Fulton
Book Look: '10 Make-or-Break Career Moments'
Laura on Life: The laws of nature
Police reports
AP news
Charlotte Bland ALMH Nurse of the Year
LCU named a '2010 Great College to Work For'
2010 fair queen contestants
2010 Little Miss Logan County contestants
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Chili cook-off looking for master chefs
Blagojevich attorney says he's willing to go to jail for client
Senate special election beginning to take shape
United Way and IGA, Education Task Force breakfast, 4-H Cloverbud Camp registration, Humane Society, and bags toss at the fair in Close Up
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Feds appropriate $2,000,000 for road construction at new hospital
Personality of the
Week
Dan Dugan: a lifetime of teaching
the martial arts
Yoshukai Karate demonstration at First United Methodist -- Album 1
Yoshukai Karate demonstration at First United Methodist -- Album 2
First United Methodist Kid's Club fundraiser
At 20th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act, further laws are being proposed
Closing arguments to start in Blagojevich trial
This day in history
Recalls announced
Logan County FSA newsletter
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
State's attorney files multiple charges against Lincoln youths
Lincoln Corn Maze now open
Police: Lincoln's Night Out Aug. 11
Bomke: State's poor credit rating costs taxpayers $8 million more in interest
Appeals court: Illinois must hire Obama's replacement
Reformer hopeful about new task force
Letter: Good Samaritans catch and return flying money
Marriages
Dissolutions
Laura on Life: A change of life
Home Country: Out of the nest, into the spout
Rachel England of Maroa-Forsyth signs with Lincoln College softball
AP news
Opening of District 27 schools Aug. 20
Senior Resource Fair draws crowd -- album
ATOD pool party -- album
Crime Stoppers: Police search for Lincoln man
Scorching temps, dangerous heat indexes today through weekend
Aide to new U of I president defends $195K salary
Quinn's office: No Medicaid boost equals cuts
Is Quinn mixing bill signings with campaigning?
Mount Pulaski history books, state 4-H dairy judging, Young Rodeo state finals, state fair deadlines and Lincoln soccer in Close Up
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Senior Legion stays alive in tournament
Logan Lanes: Thursday Super Four
AP news
Important dates and times for 2010-2011 LCHS students
Tourism funds requests must be in by Aug. 20
First Presbyterian packs the house -- album
Little Listeners Lapsit Story Time -- album
Logan County Board passes new dog and cat nuisance ordinance
County briefs: Soldier statue and new squad cars to go on order
Blagojevich doesn't testify, closing arguments set for Monday
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
HOPE Mobile schedule for August
Logan Lanes: Have-A-Ball League
AP news
Breaking news: 2 arrested on multiple burglary charges
Logan County Board passes new dog and cat nuisance ordinance
County briefs: Soldier statue and new squad cars to go on order
Blagojevich doesn't take stand as his defense rests
Blagojevich apparently gets spooked, not expected to testify
Quinn announces construction to begin on Chicago-to-St. Louis high-speed rail route
Quinn, Brady cash dash unique
Donors consider where their money goes
New law raises penalty for aggravated assault on a police officer
Grub
control, syrphid flies
By John Fulton
Police reports
Laura on Life: Dog days of summer
AP news
City briefs: firefighters' promotions, money from state, no sweeps for free and more
Firefighters sworn in to new ranks of service
ALMH Woods Café will recognize $200,000 gift
Lights, cameras, action on the square -- album
Blagojevich's brother Robert takes stand
Purple Heart motorcycle license plates to become available under new law
Quinn, Simon raise $5.1 million in election bid
Quinn inks welcomed gun law
This day in history
Keep an eye on the weather through Thursday
Baseball tryouts, funds for senior citizen groups, Farm Bureau Women's Committee, blood drive, resources for seniors and dog wash in Close Up
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Emden Homecoming marks 63rd year
Emden Homecoming marks 63 years -- album
500 visit Castle Manor's open house
Habitat hands over keys to home -- album
Quinn signs legislation to protect seniors from financial exploitation
Keep an eye on the weather today through Thursday
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Senior Legion team takes district title
AP news
COPS comes through Logan County -- album
Ales for Tails draws 150 supporters -- album
Subcommittee committed to bronze for Civil War soldier statue
Local bike trail planning pedaling forward
Quinn reacts to pay raise controversy, orders more time off
Illinois Senate week in review
Marriages
Dissolutions
YMCA notes
Laura on Life: Feeding baby birds
Home Country: The case of the disappearing newspapers
Logan Lanes: Thursday Super Four
AP news
Subcommittee committed to bronze for Civil War soldier statue
Old Union Cemetery restoration allows past veterans to be recognized and honored
Old Union Cemetery restoration work -- album
Habitat honors 2009 and 2010 supporters
3 recipients
honored for their contributions
Regions Bank hands keys to Habitat -- album
The Blagojevich brothers: on trial together yet apart
Illinois June unemployment rate down, private jobs up
Teeming war chests highlight tight congressional races
District 27 pre-K screening, St. John UCC, Hudson's Talk of the Town, Lincoln soccer club and Ales for Tales in Close Up
Police reports
Senior Legion wins 1st game in district tourney
Logan Lanes: Have-A-Ball League
AP news
NWS issues heat advisory and severe thunderstorm watch
Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival announces festival parade
First Presbyterian Church uses BBQ profits to help those in need
Ama Wyles is ALMH July Employee of the Month
Road construction near Elkhart to begin Monday
Political observers anticipate Blagojevich taking stand in defense
ISWS climate models estimate future extreme heat waves
Education union backs Quinn
NWS issues heat advisory and severe thunderstorm watch
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
City briefs:
City debates holding costs down
Sewer requirements for new homeowners, unwanted semi traffic on Kankakee Street
Business Spotlight:
Roger Matson and Action
Rentals and Sales
Part 3 of 3
Prosecution rests in Blagojevich trial as defense gets extra week
Quinn: Limit politics in primaries
A fish tale: State to team with business to sell Asian carp overseas
Illinois Lottery sales post best year
Master Gardener training, tree and
tomato diseases, and foundation sprays
By John Fulton
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Book Look: 'Little Boat'
Laura on Life: My cup floweth
AP news
Logan County Board of Health briefs: Programs stay in spite of state funding delays; and more
Regions Bank providing Habitat for Humanity with keys to Woodlawn location
Education Task Force to hold informational breakfast July 29
Business Spotlight:
Roger Matson and Action
Rentals and Sales
Part 2 of 3
Blagojevich defense asks for time for anonymous witness needing Secret Service
Genealogical group, park district, YMCA and Ann Miller in Close Up
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Final summer band concert draws large crowd at Latham Park -- album
Business Spotlight:
Roger Matson and Action Rentals and Sales
Part 1 of 3
4-H Food and Nutrition Show results
4-H Home and Family Show results
Quinn signs law joining candidates at top of ticket
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue calls
AP news
Lincoln begins E-Pay for residents
Subcommittee to take revote on Civil War soldier statue
Illinois Senate week in review
Gov turns eye toward prisons budget
New law guarantees right to independent review of denied health insurance claims
Marriages
Dissolutions
Laura on Life: Junk deal
Home Country: Thoughts as the flag goes by
Logan Lanes: Thursday Super Four
AP news
Subcommittee to take revote on Civil War soldier statue
Magical day at the library -- album
Potential $1 million contribution reversed Blago's dislike of Jackson Jr.
Dem lawmakers split on Quinn raises
MAP denials to near 55,000 eligible students through July 1
State fair Mega Pass discount deadline Saturday
Original Farmers' Market, Devin Pegram, Jake Lessen Memorial Golf Outing, glass recycling, cosmic bowling and the Lincoln Area Summer Band all in Close Up
Engagement: Cross-Sheley
Food inspection scores
Police reports
Crime Stoppers: Damage in Lincoln Elks area
Fire and rescue calls
Lincoln Heat 12U results
AP news
17 Lincoln College athletes on all-academic team
Music video production a fun day for youth
Cooling assistance from Community Action begins July 19
Seniors can obtain free coupons for farmers markets
New report is more bad news on Illinois finances
Trial: Jackson Jr. knew money was offered for Senate seat
Quinn inks back-to-school tax break
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes: Have-A-Ball League
AP news
City briefs: filming downtown, bids accepted, increase in ordinance violation fees and more
Community Action weatherizes 220 homes in past year
Adam Cheatham to compete in Special Olympics USA National Games
Logan GOP to host family barbecue for Bill Brady
Cupcakes with the fair queen this week
FBI: Blago equated politics with fundraising
Quinn defends staff raises, defers on borrowing
Letter: Cleaning bills for the county
Green June bugs,
cicada killer wasps and lawn rust
By John Fulton
Park district notes
Police reports
Book Look: 'Writing Picture Books'
Laura on Life: Going hunting
AP news
Curry's Weiners open for business
Lincoln woman identified in fatal accident
Tried together, Blagojevich brothers often apart
Gov. Quinn signs bicycle safety bill
Quinn signs election laws on Fourth of July
Red Cross blood drive, cruise-in at Culver's, Moriearty open house, Draw 4 Carroll, Lincoln Public Library, YMCA Golf Clinic and fun at the park district in Close Up
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Neighbors knowing neighbors: Starkey Acres a role model for community
Starkey Acres Fourth of July parade -- album
Starkey Acres residents celebrate neighbor's citizenship
Njeri Bere leads Starkey Acres parade -- album
Fourth of July Children's Parade -- Album 1
Fourth of July Children's Parade -- Album 2
Fourth of July Children's Parade -- Album 3
Annual water fight at park district -- Album 1
Annual water fight at park district -- Album 2
Heavy rains and fireworks create optical illusions
State police say 5 headquarters will remain open
Recalls announced
Senior Legion scores
AP news
Fatal crash in county claims life of Lincoln woman
Around the town -- in pictures
Illinois law enforcement out in force this July 4 weekend
Tips for a safe and healthy holiday weekend
Volunteers needed at Illinois State Fair
Medicaid changes precede Quinn's budget
Asian carp on Great Lakes' doorstep
Marriages
Dissolutions
YMCA notes
Laura on Life: Loops and dips
Home Country: What's-her-name has a secret
Mayfield's Mutterings: LDN on hand to close down Rosenblatt Stadium at the College World Series
AP news
Personality of the Week
From maintenance to
administrator: Mike Eads of St. Clara's Manor
Agricultural education's
future at stake following ISBE budget reduction
Board moves
to eliminate $3 million line item that generates returns for
Illinois
FSA seeks nominations for county committee
Quinn inks budget package into law
Lawmakers: Concerns, no surprises in Quinn budget
Testimony: Rezko gave checks to Patti Blagojevich during hard times
Safe rides offered over holiday weekend
Health and safety precautions during local flooding
2nd-wettest June on record for Illinois
Lincoln Youth Football, YMCA activities, Ashlee Orme, Immanuel Lutheran Church 4th activities, and arts and crafts guild in Close Up
Logan Lanes: Thursday Super Four
AP news
City briefs 1: EMA grant, fireworks caution, brick streets and more
City briefs 2: personal computer use and travel expenses
Habitat to rehab home on North Adams
Business
Spotlight: Lincoln Daily News
Part 3 of series
Monthly glass recycling July 10
Plenty of fear ahead of Quinn budget announcement
Angry Blagojevich heard on tapes
Monthly glass recycling July 10
July schedule change for HOPE Mobile
Senior Legion wins in 9th
Logan Lanes: Have-A-Ball League
AP news