Daily headlines

November 2009

 

Monday, Nov. 30:

  • LCU's Diefendorf recalled into military service

  • Consistency, stability mark Frontier Mutual Insurance

  • Thanksgiving Day at The Oasis -- in pictures

  • 15th annual Pride of the Prairie Folk Art and Craft Show -- in pictures

  • National Weather Service says normal to above temps this winter

  • Quinn signs bill to protect telephone consumers

  • Black Friday store spending edges up; online soars

  • Lawmaker pushes to fast-track hearings on 'Illinois Gitmo' plan

  • Railers fall to Centennial in championship game -- in Sports

  • Recall information 

  • HOPE Mobile schedule for December

  • Railers fall to Centennial in championship game

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Sunday Night Mixed

    • Rollin 66ers

  • Railers fall to Centennial in championship game

  • AP news

Thanksgiving weekend edition:

  • Guzzardo family and community deliver
    Thanksgiving Day pictorial

  • Railers edge Althoff in match of unbeatens

  • Railers serve up 69-54 win over Danville

  • EMA announces top 2 annual award recipients

    • Volunteer of the year -- Glen Bonaparte

    • Shroyer Lifetime Achievement -- Sheriff Steve Nichols

  • Personalities of the Week: Guzzardo's gives us all something to be thankful for: the Guzzardo family

  • ALMH Light Up A Life 2009

  • City briefs: Ward 1, Ameren, audit report, holiday hours and more

  • City council roadshow Ward 1 -- in pictures

  • County fees for animals go up Dec. 1

  • Don't drink and drive. Thanksgiving Eve revelers need to be careful. If you plan to go out and enjoy a few drinks this evening, remember to call for a ride. You can call for a FREE Safe Ride compliments of the Healthy Communities Partnership ATOD Task Force. To get a free cab ride home (within city limits), call 735-9696.

  • Amtrak Illinois ridership up 20 percent since 2007

  • IDOT Click It or Ticket, local law enforcement to step up for holiday weekend

  • YMCA notes

  • Mount Pulaski calendar for December

  • Laura on Life: Books and their owners

  • Home Country: Dad warms up to daughter's new boyfriend

  • A time to give thanks
    By Greg Taylor

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Tuesday Super Trios

    • Jay Bird League

    • American Bowling League

  • Lake Land 74, Lincoln College 49

  • Red Lions even record

Tuesday, Nov. 24:

  • ALMH's Light Up A Life campaign is a rich tradition

  • Lincoln Jaycees Angel Trees at several locations

  • Quinn expects action 'rather quickly' on Thomson

  • Personality of the Week:

  • A mystery at the library, Festival of Trees, Michael Loeffelholz, LCHS Wrestling Boosters, Pride of the Prairie and YMCA girls basketball in Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Pork industry on last leg down, but futures market provides a way up

  • Railers start season with 74-50 win over Cahokia

  • Logan Lanes: Logan Lassies

  • Lincoln College volleyball postseason award winners

  • AP news

Monday, Nov. 23:

  • Open house in Elkhart on Dec. 5 for event planners

  • Christmas on Vinegar Hill -- in pictures

  • State public health director offers holiday health tips to avoid the flu

  • Report: Ill. prison deal could create 3,000 jobs

  • Recall information

  • Railer roundball season hits the hardwood tonight

  • Police reports

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Sunday Night Mixed

    • Lincoln City Bowling Tournament

    • Rollin 66ers

    • Major Super Trios

  • Red Lions split at Manhattan

  • AP news

Saturday, Nov. 21:

  • Louisiana family spices up Lincoln

  • Christmas on Vinegar Hill this weekend -- in pictures

  • LCHS FFA agronomy results -- in pictures

  • Elkhart Candlelight Chapel Service Dec. 5

  • Lincoln College student Mubeen Khan honored as student laureate at Nov. 7 ceremony with Gov. Quinn

  • Bomke: More info, legislature should be involved in Gitmo prisoners decision

  • IDOT to reduce road and lane closures over Thanksgiving weekend

  • Marriages

  • Dissolutions

  • Laura on Life: Tinker Bell and baby teeth

  • Home Country: A good hunter's notes

  • Lincoln College Lynx down Black Hawk in OT: 80-75

  • AP news

Friday, Nov. 20:

  • Community Action names Cathy McIntosh Employee of the Year

  • Logan County Board makes special recognitions
    Logan County Paramedics celebrate 10 years
    Bender recognized for 17 years as circuit clerk

  • Meet the Railers night -- in pictures

  • 1st home-based business fair a success

  • WLNX at Lincoln College adds sports talk show to weekly lineup

  • National recession pushes state unemployment rate to 11.0 percent

  • Humane Society, Haylie Stone, Kyley Wyss and LCHS Madrigal Dinner make the Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Police reports

  • LC Lynx beat Rend Lake 73-67

  • AP news

Thursday, Nov. 19:

  • Board approves 2010 county budget

  • County board recognizes achievements -- in pictures

  • Meet the Railers wrestling team night -- in pictures

  • LCHS Madrigal Dinner starts tonight -- in pictures

  • 3rd annual Christmas Extravaganza scheduled for Mission Mart

  • Senate unveils health bill; 1st vote possible this weekend

  • Historic Thanksgiving event Nov. 27 at Lincoln Log Cabin

  • Holiday events scheduled at Wright-designed Dana-Thomas House in Springfield

  • Swedish Christmas Market opens holiday season at Bishop Hill

  • Logan Lanes:

    • American Bowling League

    • Tuesday Super Trios

  • AP news

Wednesday, Nov. 18:

  • Board approves 2010 county budget

  • Leon family chooses Lincoln to chase American dream

  • Hampton Inn of Lincoln collecting donations for local food pantry

  • Meet the Lady Railers night -- in pictures

  • Illinois town would rather get Gitmo prisoners

  • New Illinois school bus law to protect student safety

  • Illinois firearm deer season begins this weekend

  • Wedding: Dexter-Thomas

  • Letter: Smokers who start young face bigger challenges

  • Book Look: 'How Oliver Olson Changed the World'

  • This week's LCDPH flu fact

  • Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League

  • AP news

Tuesday, Nov. 17:

  • City briefs: Dire finances, Ameren, sidewalk replacement, enterprise zone and more

  • Weather alert: Flood warning for Logan County

  • Personalities of the Week: The Kiwanis Club of Lincoln: a hardworking, youth-oriented service organization

  • Millions will have to repay part of stimulus tax credit

  • Unicare exits Illinois
    180,000 Illinoisans affected

  • Durbin, Quinn back Illinois terror prison

  • Ill. GOP lawmakers: Guantanamo detainees too risky

  • Humane Society news, Washington-Monroe honor roll, the Ball Brothers in Mount Pulaski in today's Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Police reports

  • Christmas tree selection and care
    By John Fulton

  • Mayfield's Mutterings: An Illini basketball primer: Illinois looks to 'rise up' in 2009-2010
    By Jeff Mayfield, with contributions from Greg Taylor

  • Logan Lanes: Split 'n' Gutter League

  • Red Lions men's basketball team drops opener

  • AP news

Monday, Nov. 16:

  • Breaking News
    Gee family murders: Harris brother asks for February trial date, preservation of evidence

  • Mount Pulaski honors Maj. Stanley Manes

  • Inaugural expo highlights local home-based businesses

  • 1st Home Based Business Expo -- Album 1

  • 1st Home Based Business Expo -- Album 2

  • Source: Illinois prison eyed for Gitmo inmates

  • New study says costs rise under health bill

  • Recall information

  • Police reports

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Sunday Night Mixed

    • Rollin 66ers

    • Major Super Trios

  • Red Lions take 2nd in nationals

  • Lincoln College Lynx over Carl Sandburg 83-73

  • AP news

Saturday, Nov. 14:

  • A taste of Chicago on Keokuk Street

  • Best Western Lincoln Inn joins special program to better serve corporate travelers

  • County budget to come to vote on Tuesday
    Board expected to make room for GIS coordinator position in 2010

  • IEMA urges people to prepare for snow, cold and ice

  • Illinois' budget problems rank among the worst in the nation

  • Marriages

  • Dissolutions

  • Oasis notes

  • Home Country: Art class works with elements of counseling

  • Red Lions advance to national semifinals

  • Mount Pulaski Lady Toppers advance to state championship

  • Illini destroy Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 96-69

  • AP news

Friday, Nov. 13:

  • County budget to come to vote on Tuesday
    Board expected to make room for GIS coordinator position in 2010

  • Road construction completed between Elkhart and Mount Pulaski

  • LCHS Baseball Fall Workday -- in pictures

  • YMCA grateful for United Way support

  • IDOT Operation Save 100 kicks off

  • American Cancer Society marks 34th Great American Smokeout

  • The YMCA, Lincoln Public Library, Justin Broom, Jonah Pellinghelli-Drake, Emmery Mammen, Luke Morrow, MacKenzie Merreighn, and Duane and Marjory Smalley all in Close Up
    By Mike Fak
  • Red Lions win 3rd match
  • Lincoln Christian University defeats Ozark Christian College
  • AP news

Thursday, Nov. 12:

  • City briefs: Racetrack rules, Ameren woes, sewer upgrades, grants and more

  • City council 'roadshow' goes to Postville -- in pictures

  • 4 entrepreneurs find 'harmony' in opening their business

  • Lincoln Veterans Day ceremony -- in pictures

  • Local help available for those with Medicare questions

  • ALMH to offer interactive diabetes classes

  • Quinn calls early prisoner release necessary

  • Police reports

  • Park district notes

  • Victorian Thanksgiving at Bloomington's Davis Mansion through Nov. 22

  • Best-selling author to appear Nov. 19 at presidential museum

  • Logan Lanes: Logan Lassies

  • Red Lions win 1st match

  • Red Lions and coach honored

  • Lincoln College Lynx 93, Olney 80

  • AP news

Wednesday, Nov. 11:

  • Federal officials announce grant to spur economic development in Logan County

  • Federal grant received -- in pictures

  • Personalities of the Week:
    This week's POW dedicated to our veterans

    Remembering the unknown soldiers of Logan County

    • Remembering a young soldier's funeral

  • Health department expands eligibility for seasonal flu vaccine

  • SCORE office has ribbon-cut -- in pictures

  • Postville Courthouse State Historic Site announces Dec. 5 open house

  • Illinois Student Assistance Commission still has $66 million for student loans

  • Police reports

  • Book Look: '10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget'

  • Laura on Life: The truth about horseback riding

  • This week's LCDPH flu fact

  • Logan Lanes: Jay Bird

  • AP news

Tuesday, Nov. 10:

  • Reminder: Veterans Day ceremony will be at the Lincoln VFW, 915 Fifth St., at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

  • Tara Morris is ALMH November Employee of the Month

  • Book project in support of The Mill on 66 begins

  • Lincoln Rotary conducting food drive Saturday

  • Lincoln Pastoral Counseling Services receives United Way support

  • The colors of fall 2009 -- album 1

  • The colors of fall 2009 -- album 2

  • LCHS madrigal dinner cast chosen

  • Fall cleanup time
    By John Fulton

  • Illini hoops 2009-2010
    By Greg Taylor

  • LJHS basketball vs. Mount Pulaski

  • Logan Lanes:

    • American Bowling League

    • Split 'n' Gutter League

  • AP news

Monday, Nov. 9:

  • A special day in Lincoln for Special Olympians

  • Special Olympics Play Day tournament -- album 1

  • Special Olympics Play Day tournament -- album 2

  • St. John UCC Youth host veterans -- in pictures

  • Political Asylum: Taxes, spa days, Alaska visitor

  • Recall information

  • Police reports

  • Marriages

  • HOPE Mobile services not available Nov. 18

  • Tournament results for LJHS

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Sunday Night Mixed

    • Rollin 66ers

  • Red Lions honor seniors with a win

  • Lynx 106, Hannibal-LaGrange JV 62

  • AP news

Saturday,  Nov. 7:

  • ALMH takes steps to limit spread of influenza-like illness

  • New pictures of August tornado path that crossed all of Logan County

  • State's bill backlog has higher ed struggling

  • Unlike GOP rivals, Quinn says Illinois should not try to opt out of national health plan

  • Dissolutions

  • YMCA notes

  • Laura on Life: Video game virus

  • Home Country: A solution as obvious as the nose on your face

  • Lynx fall in OT to Kirkwood 81-75

  • AP news

Friday, Nov. 6:

  • Education Task Force unites to tackle high school dropout crisis

  • Flu shots for seniors available next week

  • 'Tis the season for Salvation Army red kettles

  • All clear at Carroll Catholic
    False bomb threat evacuates school

  • Lincoln FFA hosts career development event -- in pictures

  • How the Gee family murders were solved
    Investigating agencies model cooperation and professionalism

  • IDOA trade missions aid Illinois' livestock industry

  • Last chance for monument opinion, Special Olympics, Lincoln Park District, Daisy Girl Scouts, United Methodist, Carroll Catholic honor roll and coin club make Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Police reports

  • Park district notes

  • Letter: Preparing for Veterans Day

  • Red Lions burn Panthers

  • AP news

Thursday, Nov. 5:

  • Breaking News
    Army: 12 die in dual shootings at Fort Hood, Texas

  • How the Gee family murders were solved
    Investigating agencies model cooperation and professionalism

  • SCORE office to open in Lincoln on Tuesday

  • LJHS speech team sweeps up at state contest

  • Police reports

  • Lincoln Academy ceremony in Springfield on Saturday to recognize top college students in Illinois

  • Vachel Lindsay's 130th birthday party Saturday in Springfield

  • 144th Army Band to present concert for veterans Saturday at Old State Capitol

  • 'Christmas at the Mansions' tickets now on sale
    Tour 4 Bloomington-Normal historic mansions for 1 price

  • Mayfield's Mutterings: Lost season produces at least 1 smile
    By Jeff Mayfield

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Tuesday Super Trios

    • Logan Lassies

  • Lincoln College volleyball ends season

  • AP news

Wednesday, Nov. 4:

  • Federal officials to announce grant to spur economic development in Logan County

  • MAP grant uncertainty a concern for Lincoln College students

  • Aerial pictures of county flooding -- album 1

  • Aerial pictures of county flooding -- album 2

  • Youth Theater Arts Workshop offered

  • Department of Revenue posts 100 most delinquent taxpayers on Web

  • Firsthand stories of Illinois ag history available online
    Audio-Video Barn features 300 hours of interviews

  • Writing club to meet on Tuesday

  • Laura on Life: Once upon a time...

  • DHS diabetes survey available online

  • Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League

  • AP news

Tuesday, Nov. 3:

  • Health department expands H1N1 vaccine eligibility

  • City briefs: Futbol approved, sewer bill woes, street closure for video project and more

  • Personality of the Week:
    Rick Hamm: A big man with big dreams for Lincoln

  • 2nd-wettest October on record

  • New lighting in county buildings from grant

  • Flood warning extended until Tuesday afternoon

  • Home Based Business Expo Nov. 15

  • Local businesses support LCU Internship Fair

  • St. John youth and veterans, Special Olympics, Humane Society, Relay for Life, and local authors at Lincoln College in Close Up
    By Mike Fak

  • Police reports

  • Fall and winter rose care
    By John Fulton

  • This week's 'Viewpoint' guest

  • C-EL girls win 8th-grade county basketball tournament

  • Logan Lanes:

    • American Bowling League

    • Split 'n' Gutter League

  • Red Lions seeded No. 1 for national championships

  • Lincoln College volleyball wins 1st postseason match

  • AP news

Monday, Nov. 2:

  • Flood warning extended until Tuesday afternoon

  • Zonta turkey dinner serves over 1,000 -- story and pictures

  • Trick or Treat with the Mayor -- album 1

  • Trick or Treat with the Mayor -- album 2

  • Political asylum: Bad hair day in Ill. politics

  • Quinn appoints members to economic panel

  • Recall information

  • Police reports

  • Mount Pulaski calendar for November

  • LJHS girls in basketball tournament at Athens

  • Logan Lanes:

    • Sunday Night Mixed

    • Rollin 66ers

  • Red Lions win volleyball regional

  • AP news

 

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