Daily headlines
September 2011
County clerk sheds light on new county precincts
Local 4-H'ers take part in 'Revolution of Responsibility'
Railers take on Chatham in homecoming game
Dr. Freesmeier's class, blood drive, household electronics recycling, Save the Mill, Home Schooled P.E. program and Audrey Maske make Close Up
Police reports
AP news
Illinois prisons at bursting point if Logan closes
ALMH transfers land to city for health park
Community gathering in Allison Park -- Album 1
Community gathering in Allison Park -- Album 2
August firehouse news
Last 2011 glass recycling collection Oct. 8
Court clears path for $10B verdict in tobacco suit
Birth: Jubilee Emma Schrader
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports:
Lincoln Fire Department
Lincoln Rural Protection District
Lincoln College defeats SWIC 2-0
AP news
Local residents make citizen's arrest
Study: Local economy would take $73 million hit with prison closure
Proposed closures by gov would cost local economies $300M
City Briefs: Prison support, new administrator, railroad crossing and more
Council discussions take to the streets
Chestnut EMS raising funds for training equipment
Spots still available for Lincoln College cruise
Melody Anderson wins national award
Fall color
By John
Fulton
Park district notes
Birth: Aiden James Landers
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports:
Lincoln Fire Department
Lincoln Rural Protection District
HOPE Mobile schedule for October
Laura on Life: What is not earned, is not valued
Logan Lanes:
Jay Bird League
Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
Community Night at Allison Park Wednesday
5th annual Car Show at The Mill on Saturday
Facts about mobile food pantries
Confidential paper shredding event Oct. 8
Report: Tax hike not enough to pull Illinois out of debt
Weekly Outlook: Soybean production and consumption uncertainty
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LC beats Blackburn College
LCU volleyball results at Grace Classic
Logan Lanes: American Bowling League
AP news
Together for Lincoln completes 95 projects
St. John UCC Germanfest Oct. 15
Hartem sports treasures sold at silent auction
Album
Jefferson 2nd grade learns to read
Album
Recalls announced
Birth: Wesley Malcom Parcelle Jr.
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports:
Lincoln Fire Department
Lincoln Rural
Mutterings: Illini buck the Broncos
Illinois 4-0 for the 1st time since 1951
By Jeff Mayfield
LC men's soccer leads Region 24 with defeat of Heartland
LC women's soccer beats Northwest Kansas Tech
LC women's golf at Decatur
AP news
LJHS dishes up an open house, with ice cream
LJHS dishes up an open house -- album
Railers dismantle Southeast 56-20
Celebrate Family Day Monday
Local West Nile virus surveillance program continues
States get OK to opt out of No Child Left Behind
Marriages
Home Country: A choice of festivities
LCU volleyball defeats Faith Baptist on the road
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
Cline guilty: Sentencing Dec. 1
How big will Together for Lincoln be? It depends on us
County Briefs: Board struggles with possible annexation contest with city; approves nonunion pay raises, request for public transportation funds, letter of support to keep prison open and more
Four Seasons Gardening program continues with fall series
Lincoln Area Ministerial Association meeting Wednesday
State begins Asian carp anti-hunger program
Births:
Ethyn Martin Edward Bale
Kaylyn Alexis Guffey
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports:
Lincoln Fire Department
Lincoln Rural
Railers look for 2nd win, against Southeast
Lincoln College men's & women's cross country ranked
Lincoln College volleyball moves up in NJCAA national polls
Lincoln College women's soccer loses to Kaskaskia
Lincoln College hires former Railer to coach cheer and dance teams
AP news
Breaking news, 3:10 p.m.: Jury finds Cline guilty
Closing remarks in Cline trial present 2 different scenarios
Jury calls it a night with no verdict
China buying huge quantities of Illinois soybeans
Community Action Head Start to host open houses in October
Election board fines total $21.5M, but $1.2M paid
AP news
Cline trial: Defense calls expert witness
Cline testifies in his defense
City of Lincoln FAQs for September
U of I law school posts correct student grades, test scores; regrets 'confusion' caused
Report: Ill. single mothers hit hard by economy
Senate leader talks of changing gambling expansion bill
Letters:
Brick streets add character to city
Thank you to community from emergency management
Kelly Plote new doctor at Lincoln Dental Center
Planting spring bulbs, diagnosing tree decline
By John Fulton
Laura on Life: A bed-wetting medal
AP news
City Briefs: Good budget management increases cash on hand
City drafts letter in support of keeping prison open
LCHS board restricts student cellphone usage
Action Rentals and Sales becomes National Rent-to-Own
Lincoln Woman's Club readies socks for the soldiers
Survey: Illinois 3rd-worst state for business
Vonderlieth party, Writers Club, Woman's Club, DaVita and LCU Parents' Weekend make Close Up
Fire and rescue reports: Lincoln Rural
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Split N Gutter League
AP news
Saturday at Railsplitting Festival -- Album 1
Saturday at Railsplitting Festival -- Album 2
National Railsplitting Contest -- Album 1
National Railsplitting Contest -- Album 2
City and rural fire departments respond to structure fire Sunday evening
Together for Lincoln in final preparations
Alzheimer's Awareness Day at Christian Village Wednesday
Saul Nache comes to Lincoln Oct. 6
Recalls announced
Birth: Elisabeth Mae Rogers
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports:
Lincoln Fire Department
Lincoln Rural
Revised HOPE Mobile schedule for September
Mayfield's Mutterings: Illini bedevil
Arizona State
3-0 start best since 2001
By Jeff Mayfield
AP news
Prosecution rests in Cline trial
Fatal crash in Logan County
Palos Hills man dies in local motorcycle accident
Civil War Ball kicks off National Railsplitting Festival -- album
Safety counts during Farm Credit's 'Meals in the Field'
Railers beat Lanphier 34-28 for 1st win
Presidential museum to participate in Smithsonian magazine's Museum Day
Marriages, civil unions
Home Country: Change is in the air
LCU volleyball season under way
Lincoln College men's soccer defeats ICC
AP news
County Briefs: County prepares to contest city annexation, discuses raises for nonunion employees and more
Witnesses take stand at Cline murder trial
Afternoon testimony includes text messaging
Carolyn Marten ALMH Employee of the Month
August Illinois unemployment at 9.9 percent
Household electronics recycling Oct. 1
Railers look for 1st win as they face Lanphier
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Rigoberto Ernst and the wonderful world of music
Volunteers needed at Postville Courthouse
Featured Railsplitter event: College forestry teams to compete
Census: US poverty rate swells to nearly 1 in 6
New form of influenza vaccination this year
Looking for Lincoln to host workshop Tuesday
Mild earthquake felt in southern Illinois
Notice: Chamber Trivia Night has been canceled
What do you think? Brick vs. asphalt streets
Fire and rescue reports: Lincoln Rural
Lincoln College volleyball beats Danville
Logan Lanes:
Jay Bird League
Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
City Briefs:
Street projects, bridges and budget constraints top concerns for city aldermen
Prison closure, potential ward changes, sewer problem and more
Lincoln Rural Fire Protection District announces promotions and other changes
David Davis Mansion provides display for Railsplitter
Quinn's vetoes face tough road in Legislature
Defoliators and other fall concerns
By John Fulton
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports:
Laura on Life: Not ready to drive
WLB baseball results in regional
Lincoln College women's golf scores
Lincoln College women's soccer
Logan Lanes: Split N Gutter League
AP news
Lincoln College plans to build outdoor environmental education center
Got the answers? Then Trivia Night is for you
Sign & Dine at Railsplitter
Quinn vetoes bill to raise Illinois electric rates
Report: Lawmakers on health ins. panel get insurance industry funds
University of Illinois law school data inflated
TRS benefits; punt, pass and kick; Cub Scout Pack 4101; and Xbox tournament make Close Up
Park district notes
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports:
Lincoln Fire Department
Lincoln Rural
Logan Lanes: American Bowling League
AP news
Bonanza says 'thank you' to first responders -- album
Lincoln Rural FPD raises flag at Bonanza -- album
Kroger says 'thank you' to first responders -- album
Circle City Ringers chime in at St. John UCC
Pie makers, cupcake bakers and custom wheels come to Vinegar Hill
Mount Pulaski holds 'Remembrance' gathering -- album
Mount Pulaski grand marshals
Mount Pulaski
Fall Festival parade
Album 1
Album 2
Album 3
Album 4
Lincoln firefighters respond to 2 calls Saturday
Building trades class hammering out the next house
Building trades class begins next home -- album
Railsplitting Festival will feature new and annual events this weekend
Lisa Nijm, MD, brings ophthalmology services to Lincoln
ALMH announces 5K event
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports:
Lincoln Fire Department
Lincoln Rural
State golf tournament results
LC volleyball team wins home tournament
AP news
The day that shocked the world
Part 1
Part 2
Lincoln Fire Chief Mark Miller remembers 9/11
How a post-9/11 special helmet memorializes a local firefighter
Carroll Catholic School commemorates 9/11
Water company to replace main on Kankakee
'Gone With the Wind' to be at Lincoln Theater
Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano urges public vigilance
Home Country: Faint heart, fair lady
Railers stay close in 10-0 loss to Jacksonville
AP news
Quinn: Cutting 1,900 jobs; Logan Correctional among 7 state institutions named
AFSCME responds to layoff threats
Lawmakers pan Quinn proposal
Brady responds to proposed closures
Closing Logan Correctional Center would add to overcrowding
Development partnership hopes solution can be reached
Truth behind Quinn's budget claims
Lincoln College's Heritage Museum remembers 9/11 with Thursday evening event
Flight attendant Vicki Selvaggio remembers Sept. 11, 2001
Heritage Museum hosts 9/11 remembrance -- album
New faces, same offensive formation for Jacksonville against Railers -- in sports
Little guys tackle flag football -- album
Increased DUI enforcement by Illinois State Police District 9 leads to fewer fatalities
Saturday movie, Grandparent Day buffet, Legion Junior Auxiliary organizational meeting, Camp Griesheim annual meeting, Habitat orientation and Rotary exchange program in Germany make Close Up
Birth: Garrett William Thomas Durbin
Police reports
New faces, same offensive formation for Jacksonville against Railers
WLB baseball
Logan Lanes: Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
Breaking news
Quinn: Cutting 1,900 jobs; Logan
Correctional among 7 state institutions named
Brady responds to proposed closures
Closing Logan Correctional Center would add to overcrowding
ALMH transfers property to St. John United Church of Christ
Cycling farmers bring ag message to Central School
Cycling farmers visit Central School -- album
LCHS college application workshop Sept. 21
U of I posts record enrollment, but SIU drops
Illinois takes in more cash from taxpayers, less from feds
Quinn administration's budget axe hovered over parole agents, tax collectors
LIbrary notes
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
WLB baseball
Lincoln College women's soccer
Lincoln College volleyball
AP news
Wright declares candidacy for Logan County state's attorney
City Briefs: Firefighter promotions and more
VFW post: New name, new community mission
One less prison, more inmate crowding possible for state
Topinka recognizes local Girl Scout
Marc Short named to Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
Ryan Huffer receives Legacy of Leadership Scholarship
Hoerbert, Irwin and Stoll in state fair dairy competition
New volunteer coordinator at Christian Village
Quinn can't just talk about closings
August: Drought arrives in Illinois
Saturday movie, Grandparent Day buffet, Legion Junior Auxiliary organizational meeting, Habitat orientation and Rotary exchange program in Germany make Close Up
Syrphid flies, sweat bees and hornets
By John
Fulton
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Book Look: 'Pirates Don't Take Baths'
WLB baseball
LC women's golf
AP news
Lincoln Heritage Museum hosting 9/11 remembrance Thursday
Good as gold: MKS reaches 30-year mark
Kelley announces she will run again for circuit clerk
Family fun, a home-cooked meal and good will all around at Zion Lutheran
Zion Lutheran Family Fun Fest -- album
Mount Pulaski Fall Festival schedule
Salute to ag weekend Sept. 10-11
Illinois' top earners rake in overtime
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Mayfield's
Mutterings: Illini
win opener 33-15
By Jeff Mayfield
Lincoln College volleyball results
AP news
Monday, Sept. 5: Labor Day holiday
McIntosh not to seek re-election as Logan County's state's
attorney
Supports Wright for position
Elks distribute grant funds to local charities and not-for-profits
Railers fumble away game against Canton
Crafts and fun wrap up Whistle Stop's summer
Whistle Stop summer fun -- album
Little boy gets just reward at favorite fishing hole
Sens. Brady and Bomke to host financial seminar at Oasis Sept. 14
Health department to offer influenza vaccine
Marriages
Home Country: Love-struck fertilizer man needs help
Lincoln College men's golf
AP news
Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation seeks Healing Life Society members
State employee health plans extended through June 30, 2012
Railers take to the road to face Canton -- in Sports
Railroad crossing upgrade begins Tuesday
Lincoln College opens Lynx Coffee Den in renovated student center
State police to look for speeding, seat belt and distracted driver violators this weekend
Hickory Lane fishing contest, Zion Family Fun Fest, Lincoln Woman's Club orientation, blood drive, Gail's Pumpkin Patch, Circle City Ringers and Mount Pulaski 9/11 gathering make Close Up
Fire and rescue reports
Food inspection scores updated
Railers take to the road to face Canton
Sprints are coming back to Lincoln Speedway
WLB baseball results
Red Lions soccer
AP news
Breaking news: Lincoln man charged with arson of his own home
NOMADS spend the day in Lincoln
Salvation Army asks for assistance for family displaced by fire
8 county veterans to take Honor Flight Sept. 13
Monthly glass recycling Sept. 10
Few want state to run Illinois' health care exchanges
Farm Progress Show: Farmers flush but worried economy not recovering
Don't want trespassers? Paint your trees purple
Matt Wrage visits Pioneer Hi-Bred headquarters, learns about latest innovations
Births:
Aerianna Elise Nichole Alley
Lena Cathrine Nicholas
Lily Marie Notto
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
WLB baseball results
Lincoln College volleyball results
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news