Daily headlines
September 2013
Logan County and Illinois response teams demonstrate emergency preparedness at home
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New season of 'Behind the Scenes' to serve up more intrigue
'Reading to Romeo' returns to New Holland-Middletown
County meeting minutes:
Personnel, July 8
Health, July 8
From LDN's Fall Home Improvement Magazine
Getting your fruit trees and orchard ready for winter
Illinois fall trout fishing season opens Oct. 19
Michelle Hanneken of IEMA honored by White House as 'Champion of Change'
Recalls announced
Nobbe Eye Care Center is the Chamber Business of the Week
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LC volleyball results
LC women's golf results
Logan Lanes: Friday Night Mixed
Mayfield's
Mutterings: Illini cage the RedHawks
By Jeff Mayfield
AP news
FCS observes Farm Safety Week with local farmer Rick Boyer
Legion to host quarter auction Sunday
Lincoln Public Library to host Halloween costume swap
From LDN's Fall Home Improvement Magazine
Counting down the days for yard and lawn chores
On Lincoln's Mind: Rock Island Arsenal and a governor's pleading
Slim Randles' Home Country: Ed or the dogs
Central Illinois cucurbit farmer emerging as expert nationwide
Reggie Redbird Day at Miller Park Zoo on Sunday
Lincoln Presidential Library marks German-American Day Oct. 6
Engagement: Wyss-Maxheimer
Births:
Drake Devon Gorens
Charlesa Mae Yeagle
Home Country: Ed or the dogs
Burgess and the Senators too much for the Railers
Lady Toppers and Stags face off in volleyball -- album
LCHS golf scores
Logan Lanes: Logan Lassies
AP news
Graues kick off 2-day celebration with chamber ribbon-cut
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County learns more on regional CEDS participation
High-speed rail public meeting in Lincoln on Tuesday
City to host Community Night in Postville Park
Kiwanis installs officers for the new year
Cady Lowery: September Senior-of-the-Month at Mount Pulaski High School
From LDN's Fall Home Improvement Magazine
The history and folklore of chimney sweeps
State accepting sustainable agriculture grant applications
State police to post approves courses for firearms training
Writing club to meet Oct. 8
Police reports
Marriages
Fire and rescue reports
LCHS golf scores
Logan Lanes: Logan Lassies
AP news
Frustrations come to a head between city and tourism bureau
Lincoln College honor society to host quarter auction Friday
HSLC to host blessing of animals and dedicate new pet cemetery Oct. 5
7th annual cruise-in at Mill planned for Oct. 12
Lincoln Jaycees now accepting Angel Tree applications online
NH-M teachers trained in use of Google apps
From LDN's Fall Home Improvement Magazine
Getting your fireplace ready
Memorial's Be Aware Women's Fair returns to state fairgrounds in October
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LC men's soccer results
AP news
County: Paulus remembered; new phone system; raises; dog & cat sale; and electric substation approved
Volunteers spruce up Mill for October car show
Health dept. and EMA host Family Preparedness Day this Saturday
Roger McCoy named ALMH September Employee of the Month
Breaking new ground? USDA's Farm Service Agency provides cautionary reminders for Illinois farmers
Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation displays John Dillinger death mask
Community blood drive at Farmers Bank in Mount Pulaski
LC women's soccer results
LCU men's soccer wins big over CCCB
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
Woofstock at Kickapoo Creek Park a howling good time for a cause
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Logan County
clerk introduces online access
Special meeting Friday afternoon
Tourism to host geocaching kickoff party this weekend
LCHS presents 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten'
IDES
chosen for veteran employment initiative
Army UCX to use social media to drive vet job
search
New Salem program Saturday welcomes expert on Lewis and Clark trek
Lincoln College sports reports
LCU women's soccer wins big over Stephens
LCU volleyball wins 1 out of 4 over weekend
Logan Lanes: Sunday Night Mixed
Illinois basketball season tips off Saturday with Illini Street Jam
AP news
Blood, sweat and tears of joy
Another
Together for Lincoln done
6th annual Together for Lincoln brings out the best of Lincoln
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Bluegrass brings pleasure to many
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Should you read this? Banned books on exhibit at Lincoln Public Library
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It's roll-making time for the Harvest of Talents
Development partnership plans 2nd annual Night Golf Outing
Young Professionals Network to host downtown loft tours
New Holland Fire Protection District uses grant to decrease personnel response time in emergencies
American Legion auxiliaries hosting campaign event
Soil moisture levels remain lower than normal in Illinois
Recalls announced
Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership is the Chamber Business of the Week
New professional license report online
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LC men's soccer results
LC volleyball results
Logan Lanes: Friday Night Mixed
No. 24 Redbirds open newly renovated Hancock Stadium with 31-17 win
AP news
Bluegrass comes to Hickory Lane Campground
Group salvages architectural materials in central Illinois
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Civil War Ball brings 1860s style to the ballroom
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Local pastry chef brings a taste of the Big Apple to Lincoln
Banned-books display at Lincoln Public Library
Elkhart fall dinner lecture Oct. 13: Experience South Africa and sample its cuisine from the comfort of your chair
On Lincoln's Mind: A plea for help from the frontier
IEMA offers free training on radon reduction systems for home contractors, code officials
Home Country: When you need a new float thingie
Railers could not survive Titan wrath
LCHS boys soccer results
LCHS swim team results
AP news
Lincoln College to present 'The Tempest' at Creekside
Illinois American Water to flush lines
Senior farmers market coupons available Monday
Logan County Animal Control offers discounts on pet adoptions
Atlanta United Methodist Women will host winter wear giveaway
Edward Jones representative to host seminar: 'A Woman's Guide to Money Matters'
U of I news: Wetlands more cost-effective in nutrient removal, but multiple payments would be of uncertain value
Police reports
Marriages
Dissolutions
LC volleyball results
LCU soccer teams lose to Blackburn
Logan Lanes: Logan Lassies
AP news
Oglesby bridge to be demolished next month
Chester-East Lincoln School renovations celebrated
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Woofstock coming to Kickapoo Park this weekend
DAR marks beginning of a new year
Illinois Stewardship Alliance publishes legal guide for farmers
Vachel Lindsay Home welcomes two poets Saturday
IDOT establishes Illinois State Freight Advisory Council
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
County Briefs: Airport improvements, dogs & cats on sale, and more
Railsplitter Civil War Ball to be held Friday evening
2nd annual Dan Tackett Bluegrass Jam kicks off Friday
ALMH Auxiliary purchases pulse oximeters for OB Unit
Book Look: 'Back to Front and Upside Down'
State recognizes adult day service providers during awareness week Sept. 15-21
A former mayor, Maria Rodriguez, to run for lt. gov. with Brady
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Lincoln Youth Football: Railers' defense key to 12-6 victory over the Jr. Crimson
LCHS women's golf scores
LC men's soccer results
LC women's soccer results
AP news
County to purchase new phone system; new positions still undecided; 3 pct salary increase budgeted for nonunion employees
State Farm agents present check supporting Art & Balloon Festival
Health dept. offers flu vaccine
Woman's Club fall kickoff tea Wednesday
YMCA notes
National Preparedness Month: State health dept. urges public to 'Be Informed, Get Ready' for emergencies
America's other drug problem: prescriptions not taken
Supreme Court approves cameras in 6th District
Hunting and fishing 1830s-style at New Salem historic site Saturday and Sunday
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LCU volleyball wins at tri-match
LCU women's soccer gets romped by Grace
AP news
Lincoln Rural Fire receives donation of lifesaving equipment
The Mill on 66 fall cleanup day Wednesday
Volunteers
welcome; open for tours
Route 66 soccer tournament brings crowds to Lincoln
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Logan County sales tax payment received for schools
Michael Trotter sentenced to 10 years on drug charges
Logan County sales tax payment received for schools
Photo contest at Sugar Grove Nature Center
Madigan: Panel denies Big Tobacco claim
Recalls announced
Hicksgas-Lincoln Branch is the Chamber Business of the Week
Hampton Inn volleyball tournament at LCHS
Logan Lanes: Friday Night Mixed
No. 9 Eastern Illinois tops No. 16 Illinois State in Mid-America Classic
AP news
Even if it means kissing a pig... Culver's manager appreciates Logan County farmers
Volunteer slots filled for this year's Together for Lincoln, but you can still help
Lincoln Christian University to host comedian Michael Jr.
LCGHS meets Monday evening
Health dept. reports West Nile death in Logan County
Outdoors with Babe Winkelman: Very, very venison
Slim Randles' Home Country: Closer to the finish line
AmeriCorps funds now available
Fraud alert: Grandparent scam continues to trick people out of money
Presidential library obtains Lincoln family letters
Birth: Jacob Leslie Sherren
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Outdoors with Babe Winkelman: Very, very venison
Home Country: Closer to the finish line
The short-handed Railers fall short to Southeast
WLB baseball results
LCHS boys soccer results
LCHS girls swim results (PDF)
LCHS golf results
LC men's soccer results
AP news
City will take action to help cockroach-infested neighborhood
County budgeters still
trimming to preserve reserve
Highway and Regional
Office of Education heads request funds
Health dept. reports West Nile death in Logan County
Lincoln Rotary Club takes time to clean up road
Voices needed for LAMS holiday concert season
Rita B. Garman elected as next Supreme Court chief justice
'The Fiery Trial: Civil War Stories by Candlelight' to be presented at 5 Springfield sites
WLB baseball drops game to Williamsville
LC volleyball wins 5-set match with Danville
AP news
Lincoln remembers a devastating day with Prayer in the Park -- album
St. John UCC to host Christian Carnival on Sunday
Oasis to host Lunch and Learn on Tuesday
Harvest of Talents adds new feature to this year's event
Column: Fall lawn care, syrphid flies
By John Fulton
State health dept. urges awareness, education during National Suicide Prevention Week
U of I news: Sharing the risks and costs of biomass crops
Law to fight fraud, protect workers identifies $33M
Misclassification, personal liability laws also help taxpayers
Department of Insurance announces multimillion-dollar settlement with Transamerica
Birth: Beau Daniel Steinberg
LC women's soccer results
LCU men's soccer vs. Emmaus Bible College
LCU volleyball vs. Greenville College
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
City police seize 18 pounds of cannabis Monday afternoon
Battle with Gordon McCann nears a final and positive end
New electrical substation to go south of Lincoln
Dugan announces run for re-election
Emily Messner is ZLS Student of the Month
August and summer were cool and dry in Illinois
Iroquois County man arrested for child pornography
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LC cross country results
LCU volleyball wins 4 at tournament
ISU remains in top 20 in both national FCS polls
AP news
Logan County
hosts new resource location service for emergency managers
EMCOM, Part 1
Chamber seeks opinions on this year's festival
Mount Pulaski honors Gasaway and Butkovich, 2 beloved coaches
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Fall Farm Day at Gail's Pumpkin Patch brings in nice crowds in spite of the heat
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Lynn Spellman discusses the Underground Railroad in Stark County
Illinois farmers lend a helping hand
Cyber Aces to find cybersecurity talent
NAPA
Auto Parts is the Chamber Business of
the Week LCU men's
soccer falls to Great Lakes
LCU women's soccer loses big to Maranatha
Logan Lanes:
AP news
LCHS board to sell $1M in bonds for improvements; passes balanced budget with full-time officer on grounds
Chicken dinner and talent show bring crowd to Atlanta Fall Festival -- album
Mount Pulaski Fall Festival
Friday night at the Mount Pulaski Fall Festival -- album
Friday night Little Miss and Cutest Little Farmer contests -- album
Saturday afternoon at the Mount Pulaski Fall Festival
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Mount Pulaski Fall Festival Parade
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Out and about at the fall festival
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Gov. Quinn announces $12.5M for construction projects in Logan County
3rd annual Moving Forward 5K -- register now
Lincoln Jaycees need volunteers and donations for haunted house
U of I Extension garden article: Harvesting herbs
Water and energy conservation effort wins national recognition, saves Illinois business and government $6M
Papers of Abraham Lincoln receives grant to store digital images of documents
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LC women's golf results
LC women's soccer results
LC volleyball results
AP news
Locally certified downtown historic district offers greater benefits
Former minister Gene Shepherd to be speaker for Harvest of Talents Celebration Sunday
Community Action utility assistance program begins
Humane Society of Logan County to offer classes for investigators
Hunter safety course offered in Mount Pulaski
Summer climate statistics (National Weather Service)
Home Country: Remembering state fair time
In honor of Grandparents Day, state praises grandparents raising grandchildren
Does how you feel about money affect your wealth?
Strong 1st half for the Railers but out of gas in 2nd half
LCHS boys soccer vs. Washington
Illinois announces 2013-14 men's basketball schedule
Muller announces ISU 2013-14 nonconference schedule
Game times and opponents finalized for USF Golden Gate Challenge
MVC releases ISU 2013-2014 conference schedule
AP news
Nonunion county employees ask to have raises protected
Some Illinois
counties record moderate drought conditions
Is it déjà vu
all over again?
Lincoln Low Vision Support Group to meet Monday
Bonanza Steakhouse to honor first responders
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church to celebrate 100 years on Broadway Street
Park district notes
Red Cross encourages households to plan for emergencies
Volunteer orientation begins Sept. 19 at Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Atlanta Fall Festival going on this weekend
Police reports
AP news
Nichols announces 4th and final run for Logan County sheriff
Mount Pulaski history books offered for sale this weekend
Lincoln College to induct inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame class
Conviction reports from Logan County state's attorney (PDF)
Audra's Studio of Dance hosts 'Spotlight on the Studio'
Amy Butler joins Seth Goodman at ME Realty
Gov. Quinn proclaims September 'National Preparedness Month' in Illinois
Let Social Security help guide you to work
Poet Dan Guillory to appear at Vachel Lindsay Home on Saturday
Department of Insurance July disciplinary report available online
WLB pitchers throw combined no-hitter
LCHS boys soccer wins in shutout against Lanphier
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
Mayor provides deciding vote; utility tax passes
Local farmer donates sweet corn to Peoria Area Food Bank
A daring theft in Elkhart
Salt Creek bridge
issue leads to trains loading and unloading in
Lincoln on Tuesday
Note: As of Wednesday morning, Amtrak service
has been restored.
Gov. Quinn proclaims September as 'Recovery Month' in Illinois
David Davis Mansion welcomes all kinds of cars for auto show Saturday
Letters:
A big thank-you to sponsors and volunteers of 40th annual Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
Gas prices during Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
How sales tax improved teaching and learning this year
Class of '68 and LCHS Foundation help students get diplomas
Illinois Supreme Court to convene in Chicago
Mary Todd's Hallmark is the Chamber Business of the Week
Police reports
Marriages
Elkhart's Chris Urish wins Horn 100 at DuQuoin
LCU men's soccer handles CCCB
LCU women's soccer wins season opener
LCU volleyball opens season with 3 wins
AP news
Council heats up over kilowatts and
therms
Utility tax
discussions -- Part 4
Breaking news
A fire
tale: The Oasis will rise from the ashes
Monthly
recycling collections Sept. 14
Electronics |
Glass
Lincoln
Christian University to participate in
college fair
Salt Creek
bridge issue leads to trains loading and
unloading in Lincoln on Tuesday
Recalls announced
July Financial and Professional
Regulation disciplinary report now available
online Police reports Fire and rescue reports
LYF Railers fall to Chatham Red Titans 26-7
LC cross country at Titan
Open
LC men's
soccer takes 2 in 'Kick for the Cure'
LC volleyball at Oakton triangular
Logan Lanes:
Friday Night Mixed
Sunday Night Mixed
AP news
Monday, Sept. 2: Labor Day holiday