Daily headlines
August 2009
Chill doesn't thwart
Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
Record crowds pack downtown, airport and Postville
Logan County tornado disaster recovery and relief update
Divorce recovery support group begins Sept. 8
Local event planned to promote development of 'Route 66 Trail'
Albums of the 2009 Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival:
Saturday morning fly-in
Saturday draws huge crowd to art fair and the square
A glowing success. Saturday's balloon glow
Saturday's faces on the square
The art fair brought artistry, entertainment and fun to Latham Park
Record crowd at airport Saturday night
Leaving the ground without a balloon
Postville Courthouse yields fun and education
Faces at Postville Courthouse
A last look at the 2009 Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
Friday's faces at the festival
Friday night liftoff
Airport prepared for balloon festival: Just waiting for you
We have a launch. Balloon festival kicks off under fair skies
Lincoln College wins volleyball tournament at Black Hawk
AP news
Friday's faces at the festival -- in pictures
Friday night liftoff -- in pictures
United Way at Scully Park today. $500 in IGA groceries the prize in this year's annual fundraiser
Senate week in review: Bomke applauds governor's veto of flawed ethics bill
U of I faculty want president, chancellor gone
Marriages
(No dissolutions)
YMCA notes
Laura on Life: School supply snafu
Home Country: Treasures at the creek
AP news
City announces winners of art & balloon fest giveaway
Airport prepared for balloon festival: Just waiting for you -- in pictures
We have a launch. Balloon festival kicks off under fair skies -- in pictures
Quinn vetoes campaign reform bill
Balloon fest quiz answers, Tracy Cusey and the
YMCA make Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
WL-B baseball
AP news
City briefs: City treasurer, council cast watchful eye on budget with declining revenues; new council member sworn in; and other matters
Champion Fitness celebrating a
community with strength
Customer
Appreciation Day, Sept. 3
Quinn names 2 to U of I board, lets 2 others stay
Lincoln has new plan to address problem properties
Lincoln man charged with felony murder in toddler's death
IDOT suspends lane closures over Labor Day weekend
Police reports
Red, White & True Mysteries: Actor known for his distinctive voice overcame severe stuttering problem
AP news
Lincoln has new plan to address problem properties
NWS and Logan County EMA draw timeline of EF3 tornado and its aftermath
Toddler's death under investigation
Lincoln bakers 'fair' well at state fair
Mount Pulaski-Elkhart road construction
Quinn signs bill to create thousands of new jobs -- in Joliet
Illinois governor gaining reputation as indecisive
Police reports
Letter: Questions concerning the Obama health care reform plan
Oasis notes
AP news
Personality of the Week: Art and balloon fest kept aloft through volunteers
Union sues over layoffs of Ill. government workers
Logan County in 1 of
2 regions identified as most at risk for
water shortages and conflicts
Regional water supply committee delivers results of new 3-year
study
Part 1: Where are the water supplies and how much is being consumed today?
Part 2: Where in this region would the water supply volume 1st become an issue, and why?
LIHEAP sign-up period begins Sept. 1
Midnight to 3 a.m. is the deadliest time on Illinois roads
Quinn pushes back action on U. of Ill. trustees
Lincoln Christian
University, quilters, blood drives, Lincoln Church of God and plenty to do
at the Lincoln Park District make Close Up
By Mike Fak
Tree talk: emerald ash borer, early falling leaves
By John Fulton
Weekly Outlook: Hog producers ask: How much longer?
Park district notes
Junior high baseball
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Split 'n' Gutter League
AP news
Logan County in one of two regions identified most at risk for
water shortages and conflicts
Regional water supply committee delivers results of new 3-year
study
Part 1: Where are the water supplies and how much is being consumed today?
Salvation Army establishes local disaster relief
Quinn grapples with prison cuts amid budget mess
YMCA readies for fall volleyball season
Report: Politics kept pollution cases from Illinois AG
Quinn OKs bill for '2-1-1’ information line
LJHS beats Chiddix 8-5
Logan Lanes: Elite Men's League
AP news
It's
official: It was an EF3 tornado that struck Logan County
Estimated $4.8 million in damage
Lincoln College kicks off new year with special student events
Lincoln College-Normal celebrating 30th anniversary in 2009
Young man found dead in Lincoln
Important information from Logan County treasurer
Operation Teen Safe Driving program gets ready for 3rd year
Storm damage in Logan County -- in pictures
Storm damage in Williamsville -- in pictures
How did they survive? -- in pictures
Homes destroyed, badly damaged by storm -- in pictures
Farm community takes hit from storm -- in pictures
Disaster along Primm Road -- in pictures
Aerial view of farmstead 1 south of Lincoln
Aerial view of farmstead 2 south of Lincoln
Aerial view of farmstead 3 south of Lincoln
Ground, crops show trail of damage
What a mess! An aerial view
Even timber took a hit. An aerial view
AP news
How did they survive? -- in pictures
Homes destroyed, badly damaged by storm -- in pictures
Farm community takes hit from storm -- in pictures
Aerial view of farmstead 1 south of Lincoln
Aerial view of farmstead 2 south of Lincoln
Aerial view of farmstead 3 south of Lincoln
Ground, crops show trail of damage
What a mess! An aerial view
Even timber took a hit. An aerial view
H1N1 flu and back-to-school
Democrats spar, try to escape Blagojevich shadow
Quinn: You can't text and drive
Lincoln Christian University hosting lectures, plenty
to do at the park district, and balloon fest quiz in
Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Lincoln Jr. High School vs. West Lincoln
AP news
Town hall: State worker layoffs and
release of prisoners ripple effect would overtax community
Bomke: Governor knows this isn’t the right
thing to do
Town hall meeting -- in pictures
Unconfirmed tornado
causes destruction as it jumps through Logan County countryside
Amazing stories of survival
following scattered rural touchdowns
How did they survive? -- in pictures
Homes destroyed, badly damaged by storm -- in pictures
Farm community takes hit from storm -- in pictures
Illinois warned by activist groups against funding religious groups
Governor still awaiting resignation of 2 U of I trustees
Police reports
AP news
Local disaster declared following storm and tornado damage in Logan County
Significant damage hits Logan County, surrounding area
Coordinated public transportation update
City: Profile of new Lincoln alderwoman
Stacy Bacon to bring many strengths to the council
USAF Airman Adam Volle presents combat flag to Mount Pulaski American Legion
Two Lincolnites to call square dances at state fair Saturday
Lincoln College-Normal enters agreement to exclusively offer region's professional human resources accreditation
Fair brought back memories for LDN food editor -- in Grab Your Fork
Quinn hints days numbered for U of I trustees
More UI trustees offer to resign
Letters:
Daughter needs life-sustaining medication
ALMH responds with offer of assistance
Book Look: 'We Can't All Be Rattlesnakes'
Laura on Life: Decision loops
LJHS baseball vs. Metcalf
West Lincoln-Broadwell baseball
AP news
City: New alderwoman approved; mayor urges attendance at meeting to support prison workers; Sheridan Street to get stop signs at Williamette; and more
Chamber leader invites community to Wednesday's town hall
Over 100 local prison jobs set to be axed
AFSCME, Illinois state employees' union, urges Quinn to drop layoffs
AFSCME Council 31: Local presidents will decide
County briefs
Quinn signs laws on state's transparency
Healthy
cooking class, quarter midget regional race, Humane Society, and
complete art and balloon fest information all in Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Fall lawn care
By John Fulton
District 27 menus
Logan Lanes: American Bowling League
AP news
Personality of the Week: The quiet philanthropist
Route 66 signage going up in Logan County
Quinn and union to meet today about furloughs
Town by town, critics fight video poker in Ill.
New laws to help soldiers' families
Recall information
Police reports
AP news
Illinois Senate week in review
Treasurer Giannoulias
says join the Cash Dash crowd
List to be in Monday's edition
State public health director announces new H1N1 influenza reporting system
What every parent should know when your child goes off to college
Quinn pays his way into state fair
Marriages
Dissolutions
YMCA notes
Letter: Disagrees with state's attorney on truck confiscation
Home Country: Moves that will save the neighbor's geraniums
AP news
Best
Western grand opening celebrated in Lincoln
Work of Patel
family extolled and visions of benefits the motel brings told
Best Western Lincoln Inn ribbon-cut -- in pictures
Covered wagon on the move!
Media
gets tour of new Lincoln Center at Lincoln College
Opening set for the end of
this year
Lincoln Center media tour -- in pictures
Lincoln Christian College and Seminary fall registration information
U. of Ill. president orders admissions changes
City balloon fest contest, town hall meeting in
support of correctional officers, Grab Your Fork and
fundraiser for Josh Quisenberry/Katrina Johnson family
all in Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
AP news
City briefs
Wall Dogs bring their artistry to Jefferson Street Christian
4-H Foundation Scholarship winners announced
ALMH August Employee of the Month is Heather Rodgers
Quinn gives U of I trustees 'few days'
Quinn expands 'Safe Havens' limit to 30 days
Federal assistance available to Illinois fish farmers
Police reports
Court reports
Red, White & True Mysteries: Highland Dale was the most famous actor 'of his type'
Logan Lanes:
AP news
Plugged sewer issue divides council
Chamber announces exciting changes to the Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
Mount Pulaski Community Band to perform tonight
Spirits of... Lincoln in Lincoln tours return this weekend
Health department information on H1N1
Truck involved in Scully Park shooting held as evidence
Community Action names Darla Buss Employee of the Quarter
Many Illinois boards stymied by vacancies
Police reports
New Conservation Stewardship Program available for farmers in Illinois
Park district notes: So long -- summer send-off
Book Look: 'The Great American Staycation'
Laura on Life: The real magic of techno-toys
Logan Lanes:
AP news
Grand Champion Open Beef competition -- in pictures
2009 4-H auction -- in pictures
2009 Cake Classic, including recipes -- in pictures
2009 Demolition Derby, page 1 -- in pictures
2009 Demolition Derby, page 2 -- in pictures
Lincoln College accepting applications for Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship
IDOT state fair traffic control changes announced
Sunney Art Center, Linpro Dance Club,
Hardee's and Toys for Tots, cruise-in at Culver's, and bike ride
at Latham Park make the Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Foundation sprays, beetles and lawn diseases
By John Fulton
U of I economists calculate potential ACRE benefit
Mayfield's Mutterings:
A season of
potential
By Jeff Mayfield
Illinois football 2009 -- a forecast
By Greg
Taylor
AP news
Integrity Data named to 2009 Microsoft Dynamics President's Club
Personality of the Week: Logan County Fair this week's POW
Open Beef -- in pictures
2009 Chili Cook-Off -- in pictures
Nila's 'Faces at the fair' -- in pictures
Deb's 'Faces at the fair' -- in pictures
Mike's 'Faces at the fair' -- in pictures
4-H show results:
4-H Heifer Show
4-H Steer Show
4-H Sheep Show
Open show results:
Dairy Cattle
Sheep
Swine
Junior Swine
Junior Sheep
Junior Dairy & Pygmy Goats
Junior Poultry
Junior Rabbits
Junior Dairy Cattle
Junior Horse and Pony
Agricultural Products
Floriculture
Fine Arts
Photography
Textiles
Dairy and Culinary
Tractor and Truck Pull
Open Horse Show
Harness Racing
Recall information
Police reports
Star party to view Perseids meteor showers
Mayfield's
Mutterings: A season of potential
By Jeff Mayfield
AP news
Remembering Logan County's
1st fair
Popcorn vendor remembers the
earliest days
Wind taking a place in the energy industry
Part 1: Rail Splitter Wind Farm begins electrical production
Sen. Brady visits Lincoln
over prison crisis
Challenges governor to do the
same
Open Sheep Show -- in pictures
Jr. and Open Swine Show -- in pictures
Candy and Cake winners -- in pictures
Trotters hit the track -- in pictures
4-H show results:
4-H Heifer Show
4-H Steer Show
4-H Sheep Show
Dissolutions
YMCA notes
Laura on Life: Yes, I do miss them
Home Country: Tough language for tough times
AP news
Prison layoffs more than just
numbers
Employees
represent families with fears
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois announces 2009 scholarship recipients
Faces at the fair, Aug. 7 edition -- in pictures
4-H & Jr. Sheep judging -- in pictures
4-H Beef judging -- in pictures
4-H Beef judging -- in pictures, page 2
Nitro Sprint Car $$$ Race this weekend in Broadwell
IDOT launches new construction Web site
Lincoln to Peoria Run, Brent Sherman and Marc Arulfo, YMCA flag
football and Legion baseball honors in Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
AP news
Rains
leave, reign begins
Miss Emily Berglin chosen 2009 Logan County Fair queen
Celebration planned for ALMH employee with 45 years of service
Open Horse Show -- in pictures
Dairy and Culinary Department -- in pictures
4-H, Junior and Open Dairy -- in pictures
4-H, Junior and Open Swine, page 2 -- in pictures
4-H, Junior and Open Swine, page 3 -- in pictures
A night of mad scrambles -- in pictures
Special city pickup of landscape debris
Open Horse competition -- in pictures
Dairy and Culinary Department -- in pictures
Police reports
4-H show results (Tuesday and Wednesday):
4-H Dairy Show
4-H Horse Show
4-H Market Hogs
4-H Breeding Hogs
Red, White & True Mysteries: Tatiana Blacker ... or Dawn Wells?
Logan Lanes: League starting
AP news
City briefs
Possible new U of I board would look to future
Tuesday storm leaves damage in its wake -- in pictures
4-H show results from Tuesday -- in pictures
4-H show results from Tuesday -- more pictures
Faces at the fair, Aug. 5 edition -- in pictures
Ill. Corrections Dept. to lay off 419 employees
4-H show results (Saturday, Monday, Tuesday):
4-H Dog Show
4-H Vegetable & Fruit Gardening Show
4-H Crops Show
4-H Home Beautification Show
4-H Miscellaneous
4-H Visual Arts Show
4-H Rabbit Show
4-H Poultry Show
4-H Cat Show
4-H Goat Show
Oasis notes
Laura on Life: The hazards of fishing
Special event at ALMH
Program
teaches exercises for people with MS
AP news
4-H Department W projects -- page 1
4-H Department W projects -- page 2
4-H Department W projects -- page 3
4-H Department W projects -- page 4
Chairman of U of I board of trustees resigns
Coldest July on record for Illinois
Lincoln Christian offers new option for students pursuing nursing degrees
Back to school: It pays to be educated about immunizations
Lincoln College at
Peoria Chiefs, Wesley Dean Tucker, Habitat for Humanity, LCHS
Band Boosters, ALMH and United Way in the Close Up
By Mike Fak
Potato leafhoppers and lawn rust
By John Fulton
Weekly Outlook: If they buy cars, they will buy beef
Library notes
State public health director warns people to avoid contact with bats
AP news
Old-time, old-fashioned Logan County Fair coverage starting today
Personality of the Week
Heirs to the fair
It's
family tradition that makes the Logan County Fair great
Fair volunteers
2009 4-H Dog Show -- in pictures
Preparing for the fair -- in pictures
Logan County Circuit Court clerk announces new online payment option for traffic citations
Severe weather possible tonight
Police reports
Diary of a fair queen contestant -- Part 2
AP news
Quinn's budget plan presents bad news for students, prisons
Union blasts Quinn's budget plan, calls for changes
Christian Village writer gets reply from President Obama
Former Lincoln gas plant site inspection to begin
Marriages
Dissolutions
Diary of a fair queen contestant -- Part 1
YMCA notes
Letter: Information sought on July 22 theft
Laura on Life: A Trojan horse from Zamboni
Home Country (column)
HOPE Mobile schedule reminder
AP news