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ALMH to offer cooling center through the weekend
Outdoor burn advisory
State Bank holds first-ever Customer Appreciation Cookout
Community says goodbye to Michael Maniscalco
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Immanuel Lutheran Church celebrates 120 years this Sunday
Upcoming Elkhart Historical Society events
Lincoln Writer's Club to meet July 10
That college degree is worth something at the Lincoln Presidential Museum
Deadlines approaching for Illinois State Fair competitions
The Civil War is coming to Piatt County July 7
Letter: Thank you to participants in emergency response state-level exercise
Lady Railer Jr. High Extreme Volleyball Camp
Calling all members of the LCHS Class of '72
Owl's Roost to host author Sherri Smith book signing
Home Country: Bird test
AP news
Weather alert: Excessive heat warning in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday
Outdoor burn advisory
ALMH serves as cooling center
From the health dept.: Take precautions to stay healthy in the heat
Legalities could force Lincoln ward reduction
Culver's donates almost $3,000 to local schools
ALMH to sponsor blood drive at Lincoln Masonic Center
Charron's Auto Repair supports Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
Illinois EPA
issues air quality alert
People in sensitive groups should take extra
precautions
Snap,
crackle, pop
Watering tips
By Jennifer
Fishburn, University of Illinois
Extension
Drought report for central and southeast Illinois
'Baseball and the Presidency' July 7 at presidential library
Millikin University to put on 'Monday Visit Days' in July
Letter: Video gaming issue needs more public opinion and review
GOP legislators want Illinois to opt out of Obamacare Medicaid expansion
Supreme Court ruling preserves critical patient protections
for families affected by cancer
Illinois should now finalize
implementation of health care law to benefit cancer patients,
survivors and families
Library notes
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Fighting Illini basketball
Leonard selected 11th in NBA draft by
Portland
Trail Blazers take Illini center
in lottery
AP news
ALMH to serve as cooling center the rest of this week
Temps to top 100 degrees; NWS issues heat advisory through Friday
From the health dept.: Take precautions to stay healthy in the heat
City urged to make a decision on video gaming
Logan County clerk address change
Lincoln Woman's Club pork chop fundraiser tonight
St. Clara's Manor annual patriotic party in the parking lot
Free movie tickets available for 'The Smurfs'
NASCAR's Kenny Wallace returns to Lincoln Speedway
Lincoln College teams earn all-academic honors
Red wolf pups at Miller Park Zoo
IDOT, law enforcement agencies announce drunk-driving crackdown through 4th of July holiday
Madigan, states announce settlement over deceptive exploitation of veterans' education benefits
Snap,
crackle, pop
Watering tips
By Jennifer
Fishburn, University of Illinois
Extension
Birth: Xavier Mikel Allen Mileham
Police reports
AP news
ALMH to serve as cooling center the rest of this week
Very hot weather expected across central and southeast Illinois
Logan County Board recognizes 2012 athletes
Zion
Lutheran School, LCHS and Mount Pulaski High School
students honored
Ben Steiner
Anna Sielaff
Amina Jackson
Mount Pulaski High School volleyball team
Very hot weather expected across central and southeast Illinois
St. Clara's Manor annual patriotic party in the parking lot
Mount Pulaski community blood drive Friday at Farmers Bank
Mount Pulaski VFW to host July 4th fried chicken dinner fundraiser
Lincoln College alum at Olympic Team Trials
Quinn signs bill to reduce number of regional education offices
Prepaid tuition program loses money due to tuition increases
Laura on Life: Jury duty
Lincoln Heat 14U take 2nd in weekend's annual Heat tournament
Evan Frierson named First-Team BSCN All-American
Illinois State University: Glover, Praught close competition at 2012 Olympic Trials
AP news
Board discusses future health insurance options for county employees
Lincoln Park District announces 4th of July activities and fundraiser chicken dinner
Lincoln Theater 4 installs closed caption system
USDA announces projects to boost renewable energy production, reduce energy consumption
Farm Service Agency county committee nominations now open
'Presidents and Poetry' program Saturday at Vachel Lindsay Home
AP news
Middletown hosts its 1st homecoming
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'Fall seven times, stand up eight'
How Dan
Dugan survived tragedy by practicing what he teaches
Yoshukai Karate Alliance celebrates 10 years and other milestones
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Paradactyls take flight in the skies over Logan County
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Development partnership to host farewell reception Thursday for Maniscalco
Seniors urged to
apply for Circuit Breaker grant by Saturday
Program
ends July 1
Recalls announced
Births:
Eli James Florey
Corban William Richmond
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Atlanta Park District celebrates $25,000 grant with a picnic in the park
Atlanta Park District celebrates $25,000 grant with a picnic in the park -- album
Dumpster dive brings new Abe to Logan County
Patti Williams of Twisted Bo-Kay visits the Lincoln Public Library
IEMA, National Weather Service reminder: 'When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors'
Illinois EPA issues compliance report for state's public drinking water supplies
Home Country: June is ...
AP news
County Briefs: Enterprise zone, electricity and the Logan County Courthouse among several topics covered this month
Memorial Day balloon launch ends with some very touching surprises
Memorial Day balloon launch ends with some very touching surprises -- album
Sunny skies
and gentle breezes welcome Middletowners in their
1st homecoming
Friday: cruise-in, dinner, music, and prince and
princess pageant
Lincoln College spring semester academic honors
Springfield Clinic achieves AAAHC accreditation
Illinois Farm Bureau praises passage of Senate farm bill
Marriages
AP news
County Briefs: Board passes measures
Mount Pulaski residents enjoy an evening of music on the courthouse lawn
Construction starting Monday on County Highway 1 south of Mount Pulaski
Gail's Pumpkin Patch and PrairiErth Farm to participate in farm tours this weekend
Local athletes triumph at Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games
Free movie tickets available for 'Tintin'
Illinois group pushes for health-care exchange, regardless of ruling
Illinois House expulsion in 1905 laid groundwork for 2012 Smith case
Food safety in the garden
By Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant, University of Illinois
Extension
Fire and rescue reports
Lincoln Chill 12U capture 1st place
AP news
Vannoy appointed associate director for Logan
County Emergency Management Agency
Full-scale exercise deemed successful
Stoltzenburg resigns as CEO of Community Action
Lincoln Heritage Area grants available
1st confirmed report this year of West Nile virus in central Illinois
Memorial seeks nominations to honor breast cancer survivors
Cemetery licensing to begin
License applications available July 1
Stitchers Group garage sale to benefit Angel Tree
Arts & Crafts Guild to meet Monday
Police reports
Laura on Life: Don't judge me
AP news
Treasurer, clerk and mayor talk finances for the city of Lincoln
Lincoln Fire Department hosts 'neighborhood kids cool-off' days
Scouts sweep Lincoln clean at 5th annual ScoutSweep -- Album 1
Scouts sweep Lincoln clean at 5th annual ScoutSweep -- Album 2
LCHS Class of 1977 reunion July 28
Lincoln luminary shines in 'Les Mis'
Dog wash at Kroger on Saturday
Meet Vachel's mom at the Lindsay Home this summer
Birth: Brody Michael Rodriguez
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Lincoln Heat 14U take a pair from Bloomington Bulls
AP news
Cancer survivors 'Party Like It's 2012'
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Lincoln Tennis Association and Elks Club offer summer youth tennis camp
Community blood drive at Faith Lutheran Church
Illinois Farm Bureau to host annual Commodities Conference
Illinois Department of Corrections launches sustainability program
Lincoln Speedway has a great crowd for Friday night's races
AP news
EMA training day dubbed a success
Mock disaster drills Thursday for EMA help first responders hone their skills
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Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society will meet Monday
ALMH offers 5K training program
Mount Pulaski community band concert Wednesday
Springfield Social Security office moves to new location
Live performances scheduled this summer at presidential museum
U of I news: Bioenergy leaders to explore progress toward sustainable fuels
Home Country: Father's Day with 3 couples, no children
AP news
Partnership luncheon draws large crowd
Fire displaces family of 4
Middletown celebrates with 1st homecoming
Delavan announces Civil War battle re-enactment schedule
LC-N's Christene Winkler receives national award for teaching in ABE program
Erich Maxheimer, Mount Pulaski, completes Officer Training School
Nature photography workshop at Sugar Grove Nature Center
Economic growth strong enough to close 2nd temporary unemployment insurance program
Births:
Lilyann Mae Gleason
Cale Karter Sandrolini
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Congressman Aaron Schock keynotes development partnership's annual luncheon
Partnership luncheon
enjoys a large turnout
Development partnership director takes new position
State Bank of Lincoln honored as pioneer in housing loan program
Illinois American Water awards approximately $70,200 through Firefighter Grant program
Logan County ScoutSweep this weekend
Free movie tickets available for 'Hugo'
IEMA highlights outdoor event safety in June
Illinois small grains producers invited to attend program June 21
Letter: Relay for Life is more than funds -- it's a support system
Lincoln College men's basketball adds North Chicago's Simpson, Bryant
AP news
Mayor shares experience of selecting an electricity provider
Logan County utility aggregation purchase completed Tuesday
Plane and passengers safe after emergency landing at Logan County Airport
Jerrod Niemann to play at Logan County Fair
Steve Miller Band to play final show at Illinois State Fair
New Route 66 visitor center and museum in Litchfield to showcase area's rich history
English and Celtic duo at Dickson Mounds Museum
'Go Batty!' at Sugar Grove Nature Center
Fire blight, plentiful insects
By
John Fulton, University of Illinois
Extensiong
Park district notes
Laura on Life: The big gamble
Fighting Illini basketball: Record hired as strength
and conditioning coach
Comes to Illinois after
5 years at Villanova
ISU hoops to play at Louisville on Dec. 1
AP news
City viaducts to get a facelift via 'street art'
5-year comparative of county figures reflects economic impact and recovery
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight 'welcome home' party June 19 in Springfield
Advancing men's health: Taking steps toward living longer
52,190 Illinois acres accepted for CRP
Reprise of 'Taste of Theatre' on Friday
Open house at Morton Village excavations
89-year-old poet to perform his work Saturday at Vachel Lindsay Home
Births: Parker Dugan Wilham and Paisley Vaughan Wilham
AP news
Humane Society celebrates grand opening with a ribbon-cut and open house
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Strong thunderstorms possible this afternoon
Young Eagles soar over Lincoln and Logan County
Scouts spread their wings at the Young Eagle flights Saturday
3rd Logan County sales tax payment received for school facilities
A healthy smile makes a healthy body
This weekend, 'Party Like It's 2012' with Relay for Life
ALMH to host blood drive Thursday
Diabetes support group to meet at ALMH on Friday
Free movie tickets available for 'Big Miracle'
Entries with recycled materials sought for Logan County Fair
SIUE spring dean's list includes 13 from Lincoln
Recalls announced
Clearchoice Mobility is the Chamber Business of the Week
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Today's special feature article from the 2012 LDN Spring Home & Garden Magazine
How to attract more butterflies to your yard
LCU recognizes employees
2 die in Mason County accident
Free family movies at Lincoln Theater 4
May & spring 2012 climate summaries
-- warmest spring on record
Spring Rendezvous at
Dickson Mounds
Glorious Garden
Festival Garden Walk June 15-16 in Bloomington-Normal
James Shields is
'General of the Month' at Old State Capitol
Researchers discover report of 1st
doctor to reach Lincoln at Ford's Theatre
USDA to appoint
socially disadvantaged farmers as voting members of county
committees
Letter: FFA helping
students develop leadership and service
Japanese beetle damage and control
Home Country: A pause at evening
It was ‘hammer down’ at Lincoln Speedway
Downey named associate AD
of academics/life skills
By Jennifer Fishburn
AP news
Today's special feature article from the 2012 LDN Spring Home & Garden Magazine
What's new in outdoor blooms and foliage?
Logan County Prairie Panther emergency exercise to be conducted next week
Young Eagles return for Airport Daze
Musicians needed for LAMS Summer Band
Sunday afternoon lecture at Dickson Mounds on archaeology of Morton Village
Area families invited to learn about food and farming at Meet a Farmer Day
Illinois Farm Bureau urges Congress to pass farm bill before end of year
State issues safety tips for families as carnival season begins
Nominations sought for Dorothy S. Kimball Award
Letter: Community bettered by the service of Dr. Gene Blaum and Shirley Edwards
Police reports
Marriages
Burgrabe Eagles now 5-0 after sweep at Springfield
Album
Lincoln Legion downs Macon 10-3
AP news
Today's special feature article from the 2012 LDN Spring Home & Garden Magazine
This summer, have it made in the shade with healthy trees
New signs coming to a corner near you
Seal coat on Logan County highways
'ScoutSweep' planned for June 16
Reserve your booth now for the 42nd annual Railsplitter Festival
Hepler to play in women's state amateur golf championship
International Wood Collectors Society coming to Springfield
Letter: Pensions
Lincoln Church of the Nazarene to host 'Parents Night Out'
ZLS May Students of the Month
Park district notes
Birth: Emily Erin Lawrence
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Kenny Long selected in 2012 MLB First-Year Player Draft
Lewis named women’s basketball assistant coach
AP news
Today's special feature article from the 2012 LDN Spring Home & Garden Magazine
The scent of a newly cut lawn
Logan County summer road work under way, plus a look into future projects
Logan County Airport's 2013 projects announced
Heritage in Flight Airport Daze to be held this weekend
Langley pleads guilty to multiple charges
ZLS May Students of the Month
Summer nature study programs at Sugar Grove Nature Center
Group seeks nominations for Illinoisans of the Day
Births:
Kyrell Lemar Kelly
Dexter Adam Staton
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Book Look: 'The Silence of Murder'
Laura on Life: Roget's gift
Burgrabe's Eagles sweep Holland Barry & Bennett
Album
AP news
Today's special feature article from the 2012 LDN Spring Home & Garden Magazine
Add style, safety and storage solutions in the bath in less than 48 hours
Council approves purchase of an SUV for fire chief
Announcement: Siren test at 10 a.m. today
Sam Opperman achieves rank of Eagle Scout
Illinois recognizes June as National Fireworks Safety Month
OSF St. Francis doctor receives lifetime achievement award
Illinois and the Korean War, June 1952
Appellate record to be accessible electronically in 2nd District cases from DeKalb and McHenry counties
Logan County Relay for Life will host 2 fundraisers this week
Police reports
Redbirds schedule series with Dayton for 2012-13
Muller adds Allen to ISU roster
AP news
Today's special feature article from the 2012 LDN Spring Home & Garden Magazine
What every homeowner should know about ceiling fans
City to vote on 1st step of establishing TIF district
Electronics recycling at Habitat for Humanity Saturday
Glass recycling at fairgrounds Saturday
Benefit for Leanne Arnold this weekend
Weekly Outlook: The season for determining corn yields is under way
Recalls announced
Lincoln Speedway: Friday night race results
AP news
Today's special feature article from the 2012 LDN Spring Home & Garden Magazine
Think of lighting as art for your home
City receives a gift from the Lincoln/Logan Chamber: a new logo
Lincoln College to host basketball camp for girls
Illico presents grant to Special Olympics Illinois
Imagination Grove Fun Day at Sugar Grove Nature Center
Springfield Municipal Opera opens season with 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'
Fire and rescue reports
Home Country: Mirror, mirror, on the wall ...
Dumb, dumber, dumbest of them all
Heartland finishes 3rd in NJCAA World Series
AP news
Today's special feature article from the 2012 LDN Spring Home & Garden Magazine
'Techorating' trend harmoniously marries technology and interior design
Debate continues on a vehicle for city fire chief
Logan County Relay for Life invites everyone to 'Party Like It's 2012'
Construction between Atlanta and US 136
Community blood drive at Lincoln Masonic Center
Diabetes support group to meet at new time at ALMH
Twin City Amateur Astronomers announce Venus transit event
Dr. Dan's 1st-Monday health class
Logan County Democrats to meet June 9
ZLS 4th-quarter honor roll
Mount Pulaski Grade School awards
Keane signs with Illinois State men's basketball
Redbird softball hands out season awards
AP news
June 2012