Daily headlines
June 2013
City closes a portion of S. Kickapoo Street due to Oasis fire
'Freedom Works' exhibit at the Lincoln Art Institute
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Children engage with animal kingdom at library program
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'Winner, winner, chicken dinner!'
Park district drive-thru
dinner is a winner all around
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State Bank serves up appreciation with a sno-cone on top
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Illinois Senate and House Republicans united against a progressive tax
AFP-Illinois applauds Republican caucuses for opposing income tax proposal
Illinois Farm Bureau president responds to Senate passing immigration reform bill
Illinois American Water offers 10 tips for wise water use this summer
From the Better Business Bureau
Beware of house-flipping seminars
New CrossFit competition coming to Illinois State Fair
'Never forget what they did here'
Gettysburg Address going on display at
Lincoln Presidential Museum
Home Country: Hunkering down: There ought to be a law
Lee to play in IBCA All-Star Game
AP news
City discusses developing strategic plan
Mount Pulaski senior elected state FCCLA president
'Kids Stand Strong for God' at 'Kingdom Rock' VBS
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Rich Brauer attends Atlanta playground debut
Office of the State Fire Marshal encourages residents to exercise caution during outdoor grilling season
Will your beneficiaries beat the odds?
Attorney General Madigan urges FTC to take action on cellphone 'cramming'
Police reports
Marriages
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
City ponders implementing a utility tax
City to pledge $5,000 to Oasis
Raminator brings 'monster' excitement to Lincoln
Altman receives award at public health summit
New construction uncovers piece of Lincoln history -- album
U of I Weekly Outlook: Have small U.S. soybean supplies finally been rationed?
From the Better Business Bureau: Don't get sucked in by deceptive air duct cleaners
Police reports
AP news
Official report on downtown Oasis fire released
Tourism bureau directors Churchill, Lee and Post step aside as work begins to meet Lincoln's expectations
Woods Foundation awards local schools $357,500 in technology grants
Charron's Auto Repair will raise funds in July for Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
Future tennis pros take to the courts at the Elks Lodge -- album
Mount Pulaski Fall Festival to feature craft show
Strong to severe storms still possible today
Madigan urges Dept. of Defense to strengthen protections for service members targeted by predatory lenders
Department of Insurance announces multimillion-dollar settlement with TIAA-CREF
Family Fun Day car wash Saturday
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Allen dismissed from ISU team
AP news
City to begin search for public works director
LCU welcomes 2 New Testament professors
Symphony of Lincoln awarded
accreditation from Joint Commission
1st in greater Springfield
area
Brady to announce for governor on Wednesday
Severe storms possible today and tomorrow
IEMA, National Weather Service
remind people, 'When thunder roars, go indoors'
Lightning
Safety Awareness Week is June 23-29
May unemployment rate falls to
9.1 pct
Employers add
11,800 private sector jobs in May
Police reports
Rain stays away Sunday for Lincoln Speedway
Coming this weekend: Raminator
and Justin Allgaier
AP news
'Boogie Down in Middletown' the theme of this year's homecoming parade
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Fun and games, food, family, and friends make a great combination at the
Middletown Homecoming
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Lincoln Park District
theater group presents 'Peggy the Pint Sized Pirate'
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Kids and puppets make great summer entertainment -- album
'Freedom Works' art show to open Thursday
Hartem FFA recognized as Gold Emblem chapter
Realtor Dan Bock receives NAR Hall of Fame Award
Austin VanTine receives CALI Award
IFB refreshes brand, unveils new tagline
State reminds primary care physicians to sign up for enhanced Medicaid rates by June 30
Recalls announced
Four Corners Lube is the Chamber Business of the Week
Fire and rescue reports
Lincoln Heat 8U win 1st tournament ever -- album
AP news
Blaze causes considerable damage to Oasis Senior Center
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2nd annual Mount Pulaski Boy Scout lunch on the 4th of July
St. Peter's to host Financial Peace University classes
Railer Youth Football Camp scheduled
for July
Summer learning -- it has to
happen!
Memorial's Be Aware Women’s
Fair seeks nominations of breast cancer survivors who have inspired others
Railer Youth Football Camp scheduled for July
AP news
Lincoln's Challenge offers Logan County's at-risk students an opportunity
Main Street Lincoln director shares vision for lively downtown
CEL board hears updates on open meeting violation reports, updates from new district treasurer, reports on current construction projects and decides on pay raises for aides
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Logan County Fair Fine Arts will once again include recycled materials category
House rejects farm bill, 62 Republicans vote no
IFB issues statement on House failure to pass farm bill
Soil moisture levels remain slightly above normal
Police reports
Marriages
Dissolutions
Fire and rescue reports
Redbird football adds prep standout Moore to roster
AP news
Logan County's waterways hold hazards
Primm Road to be closed for Deer Creek bridge repairs
Mount Pulaski to host mobile food pantry June 29
Column: Hollyhock rust,
fire blight, reminders
By John
Fulton
Eimer and Reid to play in all-star game
U of I Weekly Outlook: Anticipating the USDA June stocks and acreage reports
Midwestern Regional Climate Center maps available for mobile devices
Social Security column: Rocking retirement
New professional license report now available online
HSLC volunteer appreciation and membership drive day
Police reports
AP news
City hears pitch from marketing research firm Buxton
Logan County Board congratulates Jonathan Wright
Community support needed for 4th of July
celebrations
Chicken dinner fundraiser
Logan County Courthouse lawn gets a fresh look
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1st summer concert in Mount Pulaski is tonight
County seal coat program begins
Humane Society of Logan County to host 5th annual Ales for Tails
From the Better Business Bureau: Should you insure your trip?
Engagement: Steffen-Nyberg
Birth: Kendrick Connor Albertson
Police reports
Logan County Herb Guild to meet June 25
Lincoln Railsplitter Youth Football Camp will be July 15-17
AP news
Board mulls Logan County's public transportation over PCOM officer requirement
Area teachers participate in Summer Agriculture Institute
Mount Pulaski FFA honored at state convention
Shawn Knauer earns rank of Eagle Scout
Adams joins Prairie Engineers of Illinois
Light chance of severe weather this afternoon
Candidates for Illinois Commodity Board elections announced
Fire and rescue reports
Lincoln Speedway Friday night race results
AP news
Relay For
Life honors Logan County heroes
American
Cancer Society celebrates 100 years
Ingram and Post named honorary co-chairs
23 teams participate
Up past midnight and happy in Logan County
Over 1,000
luminarias line the track
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Bill Hoagland to address Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society tonight
Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation names scholarship recipients
Shelter Insurance Foundation and Corey Leonard announce scholarship recipient
Illinois Supreme Court announces amended rules allowing attorneys to represent clients on limited basis
Recalls announced
Family Custom Cleaners & Tanning is the Chamber Business of the Week
Fire and rescue reports
Outdoors with Babe Winkelman: Tips for fishing soft plastics
AP news
County finance: Budget hearings to begin a month earlier; city to take over hotel-motel tax; Harris trial costs
Ford Model T Club visits Heritage in Flight Museum
Ford Model T Club visits Heritage in Flight Museum -- album
Happs celebrate 60 years of marriage with vow renewal in ALMH chapel
Gardening author Peter Hatch to give presentations on historic gardens
Midwest Central High School teacher earns National Board Certification
Social Security column: The right kind of fishing (and how not to be the catch of the day)
Madigan calls on smartphone manufacturers to create 'kill switch' to deter theft
IDOT expected to seek proposals in mid-July to build high-speed locomotives
Illinois Community College Board names executive director, Karen Anderson
Home Country: Art of all kinds
Illini Day at Wrigley Field set for July 7
AP news
Downtown TIF district a step closer for the city of Lincoln
State adds oversight requirement to public transportation program
Relay For Life schedule (PDF)
White rabbit appears at Lincoln Public Library
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Sedlacek named June Employee of the Month at ALMH
American Cab of Lincoln's final ride
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to join Logan County Democrats at special summer event
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Sign up now for Lincoln Youth Football
Lincoln College wraps up 1st youth basketball camp of the summer
AP news
Changes coming to the Chicago-Sangamon Street corridor
Organizers gearing up for 6th annual Together for Lincoln
Mount Pulaski Zion Lutheran hosts a week of fun and learning at Vacation Bible School
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Land of Lincoln Honor Flight scheduled for Tuesday
School sales tax report
Column: Cucurbits,
bagworms, evergreens
By John
Fulton
Madigan: 30,000 Illinois borrowers to receive $43.3M from national foreclosure settlement
Illinois Farm Bureau commends Senate on passage of farm bill
Tour Bloomington-Normal's most beautiful gardens to support David Davis Mansion State Historic Site
Lincoln College men's basketball signs Davidson
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Take cautions:
Severe storms likely later today
Heat index near 100 degrees
County eyes conditional use for extraction and fence regulations
Firehouse news with Chief Mark Miller
Lincolnite's name called in MLB draft
Hard work pays off for Ryan
Aper
Community Action Head Start Logan County recruitment
From the Better Business Bureau
Strong families survive, and Social Security helps
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Youth and families enjoy Turner/D.A.R.E. morning of fishing
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Logan County Natural Hazards Mitigation Planning Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday
Culver's of Lincoln Day of Giving will benefit Relay For Life
Lincoln College plans family-friendly trip to see Disney on Ice
Gov. Quinn announces $724,000 for construction projects in McLean and Logan counties
Summer-like weather with severe storms possible Wednesday afternoon
Illinois State Fair box office to open
Illinois State Police and American Legion officials prepare for summer youth police program
Illinois State Cancer Registry receives highest award for excellence in cancer data collection
Police reports
Future Hilltoppers enjoy a week of basketball camp -- album
Fighting Illini and White Sox announce partnership
AP news
Police seek information on suspicious fire at McEntire's Roofing
More than 90 runners help kick off Main Street's Cruise into Lincoln 5K
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County updates on priorities survey and bike trail plan
Juggling schedules: not fun
Summer reading and watching juggler: fun
Juggling fun album
Free family movies return for the summer at Lincoln Theater 4
Lincoln College Day at Busch Stadium coming Aug. 10
Illinois State Police and law enforcement associations issue concealed carry public safety advisory
Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal celebrates 100 years of National Home Safety Month
Protect your home from contractor scams this summer
Recalls announced
Births:
Braylei Marie Charron
Greyson William Kristopher Fisher
Brendan Robert Scott Kodatt
4 Redbirds selected in MLB draft
AP news
Chamber picks a perfect day
for golf
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Lincoln College students awarded for performances in 'Woyzeck'
ALMH offers diabetes management classes
Princess Tea planned for June 29
This year's theme:
'Over the Rainbow'
Spots available for March 2014 Caribbean cruise with Lincoln College
Illinois State Police and law enforcement associations issue concealed carry public safety advisory
Nominations sought for Area Agency on Aging's Dorothy S. Kimball Award
American Lung Association report: Women at greater risk of COPD; half don't know they have it
Home Country: Lawn dogmatics
AP news
Alexander named juried artist by
Illinois Artisans
Alexander merges his passions for art, architecture
and glass
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Country music star Craig Morgan and Brushfire to be headliners at this year's Logan County Fair
Runners will be 'Glowin' for Michael' at Mount Pulaski Street Festival
Logan County Arts hosts 'Pick-N-Pay' fundraiser
Mount Pulaski High School honor rolls
LCHS Class of '83 reunion to be Aug.
31
Seeking classmates
A wet May, spring and year to date for Illinois
Police reports
AP news
HOPE
Mobile is retiring
July 31 last day of service
Come to Latham Park Friday for the Route 66 Musical Picnic
Palms Grill in Atlanta to be
inducted into Route 66 Hall of Fame
Motor tour to stop over in
Lincoln on Saturday for annual banquet
Zion Lutheran Class of 2013 in photos
Lincoln College spring semester academic honors
Mount Pulaski Public Library summer program begins
Castle Manor residents attend Camp Royal -- album
Current version of GED test to expire at end of year
U of I Extension garden article:
Summer care of roses
By Jennifer Fishburn
County meeting minutes:
Road and bridge, May 6 (PDF)
Building and grounds, May 7 (PDF)
Farm Service Agency SURE program deadline Friday
Central Illinois Foodbank opens at new facility
Looking back at Lincoln's rival, the 'Little Giant'
LCU men's basketball signs Smylie
AP news
City approves taking over hotel-motel tax
LCU president recognizes leadership of Woods Foundation
Summer band concert and rehearsal
schedule
Players wanted!
Handbell players needed for community concert
Mount Pulaski sponsors junk drop-off this weekend
Mount Pulaski pool offers summer fun
County meeting minutes:
Board of whole, April 11 (PDF)
Adjourned session, April 16 (PDF)
Attorney General Madigan files motion to stay 7th Circuit decision on concealed carry
Social Security board of trustees: No change in projected year of trust fund reserve depletion
IDVA signs key agreement with Chicago VA office
Madigan: Legislation requiring review of suspicious adult deaths sent to governor's desk
Lincoln College to host boys soccer camp (PDF)
AP news
St. Jude Lincoln to Peoria Run to host fundraiser Saturday
Heritage in Flight and EAA 129 to host Young Eagle flights Saturday
Humane Society of Logan County offering 'cat special' during June
County meeting minutes:
Planning and zoning, April 3 (PDF)
Law enforcement and EMA, April 4 (PDF)
Finance, April 9 (PDF)
Madigan: Legislature's unanimous vote strengthens sentencing for child pornography offenders
New event at Lincoln Tomb adds to flag ceremony
Online boating course offered for first mates
Lost sales leads: 4 common problems & how to correct them
Recalls announced
Fire and rescue reports
Outdoors with Babe Winkelman: More morels, please!
AP news
Jury swift:
HARRIS GUILTY
5 Gee family murders, attempted murder, home invasion and armed
robbery
Madigan and Wright comment on Harris conviction
Column:
West Nile virus and to-do list
By John
Fulton
St. John UCC Book Club donates books to District 27
Zion Lutheran School 4th-quarter honor roll
Mount Pulaski Grade School honor rolls
Dr. Dan's Health Concerns classes canceled until fall
Service offices for veterans closed for annual training
Illinois and the Korean War, June 1953
Financial and Professional Regulation disciplinary report for April now available online
Library notes
District 27 spelling winners
Home Country: Wordplay for the business
AP news