Daily headlines
August 2013
Council heats
up over kilowatts and therms
Utility tax discussions --
Part 3
Delavan Fall Festival offers full holiday weekend of food, fun, family entertainment
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Firefighter prints to benefit Oasis to debut Sept. 8
Lincoln College seeks public comment for HLC accreditation
Taking the Arlee 'Beyond 77' kicks off with Trivia Night
Illinois to participate in national earthquake drill in October
IDNR-sponsored fire crew assists in wildland firefight in western US
Department of Insurance monthly disciplinary report now available online
Outdoors with Babe Winkelman: Lindy Rigging walleyes, plain and simple
Home Country: From chicken to buzzards
Jacksonville Crimsons and the heat prove to be too much for the Railers
LCHS soccer vs. Pleasant Plains
AP news
Council
heats up over kilowatts and therms
Utility tax discussions -- Part 2
City approves purchase of property and $1.77M bid for Pulaski Street project
121st annual Mount Pulaski Fall Festival packed with great family activities
Logan County 2nd installment of property tax due Tuesday
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight scheduled for Sept. 10
Library notes
IDES offices closed Monday to observe Labor Day
Birth: Ender Thomas Boward
Police reports
Dissolutions
Fire and rescue reports
At the movies: 'Turbo'
WLB vs. Mount Pulaski
Ball State rallies, defeats Illinois State 51-28 in season opener
AP news
Council heats up over
kilowatts and therms
Utility tax discussions --
Part 1
Delavan Fall Festival brings top-notch entertainment this weekend
Railer dance and cheer teams invite youngsters to participate in halftime show
Central Illinois reports its 1st human West Nile virus-positive case for 2013
Agriculture groups, business urge Congress to act on WRDA
Do you have a written income plan for retirement?
Illinois history conference offers new ideas and subjects for teachers
Department of Insurance monthly disciplinary report now available online
Births:
Kaylee Irene Geggie
Ryleigh Ann Richards
Hadley Eden Guinn Werner
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Thunder and Lightning strike again in LYF
LCHS soccer vs. Jacksonville
LC volleyball vs. Illinois Valley CC
LCU men's soccer falls to Robert Morris in Springfield
AP news
City of Lincoln receives a grant reduce youth access to tobacco
Lincoln Heritage Museum at Lincoln College to close temporarily
CEL renovations bring building up to the quality of educators
Miles for Memories 5K Walk/Run in Elkhart this weekend
IDOT suspends non-emergency roadwork to improve traffic flow for Labor Day weekend
Grants can help schools visit Lincoln Presidential Museum
Memorial Home Services Hospice seeks volunteers
David Davis Mansion Foundation hosts Sept. 6 tour of McLean County
Madigan urges phone companies to act to reduce automated robocalls to Illinois residents
How to awaken the Steve Jobs in you
Birth: Bentley Joseph Blaen McCormick
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
City hits temporary snag on utility tax
Boy Scout Troop 102 holds flag retiring ceremony
Gov. Quinn announces $17.3M for construction project in Logan County
Traffic stop leads to drug and burglary charges for Lincoln resident
Gail's Pumpkin Patch opens for the fall season
40th annual Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
Crowds flock to Saturday night launch and glow
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Last glow of the festival brings out thousands of spectators
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Costume Ladies demonstrate versatility of 1800s fashion
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1800s Craft Fair returns to Postville Courthouse
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Car show brings 40th annual Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival to an end
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Out and about at the Art & Balloon Festival
In honor of all the volunteers -- album
Did we see you there?
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Memorial earns rare fivefold reaccreditation in rehab services
Illinois Great Rivers Fall Motorcycle Ride scheduled for late September
Commentary: The origin of the power of money
Police reports
Dissolutions
Fire and rescue reports
Big 7th inning lifts Carroll Catholic-NHM-Zion Lincoln-Zion Pulaski over WLB
Lincoln Youth Football:
AP news
40th annual Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
Prairie 55 ride brings bicycle enthusiasts together
Up Up & Away 5K run attracts all ages and experience levels, plus visitors
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First responders have tough decisions in Anything Goes BBQ competition
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Saturday morning fly-in brings balloon enthusiasts out early
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Art in the park draws in large crowds at the Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
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Oasis Flea Market brings crowds to Scully Park
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Art of Wine & Brew offers friends a great place to relax
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Up in Smoke and Backyard Barbecue bring sweet smells to downtown Lincoln
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Hot weather to prevail this week
Some
uncertainties on O-line and D-line, but Railers will be ready
By
Scott Kirby
College students prove easy prey for identity thieves
Lincoln Tomb to host 'Spirits
of the Civil War'
Sept. 7 programs on Lincoln's
son, African-American soldiers and immigrants
Logan County Herb Guild meeting
Police reports
Marriages
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
40th annual Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival:
Festival activities begin with a Friday parade
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First balloon launch of the festival delivers spectacular beauty
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Globes of color light up the night at the Logan County Airport
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How to fly when you're driving
solo
Thriving without
a partner
Slim Randles' Home Country: A few words on lawn nutrition
Gildner receives certification to treat female urinary incontinence
AP news
It's 'Jim & Nancy
Ireland Day' in the city of Lincoln
Local balloonists named parade
grand marshals
Irelands cut the ribbon on 40th festival -- album
Balloonists and passengers enjoy evening flight over Lincoln's cornfields
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Barbecue and Rusted Guns make for a great night at the Symphony
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Young artists bring vibrancy to downtown sidewalks
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Lincoln balloon fest:
25 years and going up
Volunteers make it work
Lincoln Art Fair to feature 13 new artists
Microbreweries come to Art of Wine tent
Library's used book
sale features quality books
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Lincoln YMCA offers Prairie 55 Bike Ride during festival
A great family
course offered
Lincoln Park District to host 1st-ever Up Up & Away 5K
Costume Ladies to perform Sunday at 1800s Craft Fair
Have you seen the
hidden Lincolns?
Go on a scavenger hunt in downtown Lincoln
United Way sets campaign goal for 2014
Soil moisture continues to decline in Illinois
1st human West Nile virus-positive case in Illinois for 2013
Focus on child safety when driving on neighborhood streets
Madigan: Illinois receives over $2B in relief from national foreclosure settlement
Fire and rescue reports
At the movies: R.I.P.D.
Season tickets now on sale for Railer football & volleyball
AP news
33 balloons to participate in this year's launches, glows and fly-in
For Seth Goodman, it's a Done Deal!
El Fonz comes to the Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
You'll be green with Envy when you see this one
He may be a Pegleg, but don't expect to see Pete hopping along on the sidelines
Lincoln welcomes 1st-time pilot Jared Miller in his Fiery Gizzard
City announces winners of Art & Balloon Festival giveaway
County remains undecided on PCOM and administrative positions
Illinois 4-H Foundation honors Legacy of
Leadership Scholars
Cameron Jodlowski
among recipients
United Way hosting event, selling tickets for Lincoln IGA grocery drawing
Walgreens and United Way partner to provide school supplies
U of I garden article: America's No. 1 condiment: salsa
Red Cross offers back-to-school safety tips
IDES July employment report
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
County remains undecided on PCOM and administrative positions
'Up in Smoke' biggest and best yet in its 3rd year
Oasis hosts flea
market in Scully Park
Something for
everyone: Eat, drink, play, shop and be entertained this weekend
Safe Ride available for balloon fest weekend
Illinois 4-H
Foundation inducts largest-ever Hall of Fame class
Kathleen Buse among inductees
Book Look: 'Miss Maple’s Seeds'
'Poets in the Parlor' continues at Vachel Lindsay Home Aug. 31 with Anita Stienstra
Department of Insurance monthly disciplinary report now available online
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Appointed county positions and salary increases draw fire near budget time
'Up in Smoke' brings 'Backyard BBQ' to downtown Lincoln
Local artists make Oasis fence
their outdoor gallery
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AT&T donates $25,000 to Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom
Plan ahead for your online hereafter
Night sounds campfire program at Sugar Grove
Division of Professional Regulation's new license report now available online
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Early lead gives LJHS Lady Trojans easy victory over Hartsburg, 12-2
AP news
City and high school to consider partnering for school resource officer
Development partnership shares assessment of present employment and future opportunities in Logan County
Faith Assembly 'Celebrates Lincoln' with a day of great family fun -- album
Lincoln Woman's Club to host art fair luncheon
County meeting minutes:
Planning and zoning, July 3
Law enforcement, July 8
Adjourned board, July 16
Beginner blacksmithing class offered at Sugar Grove Nature Center
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Congressman Schock's stop in Logan County draws crowd
Mount Pulaski to honor 2 outstanding citizens
LCU receives grant from Loftis Foundation
Wallaroo joeys emerging at Miller Park Zoo
Hummingbird Festival at Sugar Grove Nature Center
Carroll Catholic potluck (PDF)
Outdoors with Babe Winkelman: A new addition to our family
Home Country: Epithetology: a hot course
NBC Sports to televise 51st Allen Crowe 100 from Illinois State Fair
AP news
Mayor's proposal of utility tax for 'rebuilding
our foundation' to be voted on Monday
Part 2
County finance committee agrees to raise EMA director's salary
Schock greeted by a large
crowd at Mama's Arcade
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Chamber seeks more volunteers to help with festival to ensure its success
ALMH offers diabetic self-management class
Hamrick named ALMH August Employee of the Month
Logan County youth beats all-time record at state fair Sale of Champions
County meeting minutes:
Airport and farm, July 1
Road and bridge, July 1
New laws strengthens Illinois' support for veterans
Police reports
Marriages
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
City officials visit Lincoln police station
City officials visit Lincoln fire station
Mayor's proposal of utility tax for 'rebuilding our foundation' to be voted on Monday
Delavan Fall Festival offers something for everyone
U of I Extension announces upcoming programs
Hines brings USAC title fight
to Springfield for 52nd Tony Bettenhausen 100
Entries include Chris
Urish of Elkhart
County meeting minutes:
Safety, June 17
Waste management, June 19
'Once Upon a Prairie' storytelling event at Old State Capitol to feature Civil War stories
Author at Lincoln Presidential Museum Aug. 22 to discuss 'song that marches on'
Births:
Zayne Amore Jones-Berry
Dallas Lilly Rayne Newman
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
City approves motorcycle races at Lincoln Speedway in September
Healthy Communities partners say goodbye to bus
Oasis and St. John's team up for October Germanfest event
Apple strudel making at St. John's -- album
Friendship Manor residents are friends in deed
Logan County sales tax payment received for schools
County meeting minutes:
Health, May 13
Executive, economic development, May 20
IDOT releases new state road map
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Lady Trojans pitchers team up for no-hitter in 16-1 victory over PORTA on Saturday
Lady Trojans cruise past Evans 10-4 on Tuesday
AP news
State Bank of Lincoln unveils new Lincoln statue
Local Elks expand community involvement with drug awareness programs
Tensions continue with CEL board; renovations near completion; and 4 new hires
Delavan Fall Festival will 'Thank a Farmer'
Kelley Tierney wins Husband Calling Contest at Illinois State Fair
IEMA encourages parents to include emergency preparedness in back-to-school plans
Social Security column: Reflecting on 78 years of Social Security
Tickets now available for presentation of extradition hearings of Mormon Church founder
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
City announces annual Art & Balloon Festival giveaway
Main Street Lincoln's Square Talk continues 'Conversations' in August
Schwantz and Harnacke take 1st place in carcass judging
Jessica Awe takes reserve grand champion at Illinois State Fair
Jessica Ingmire joins Lincoln Christian Preschool
Cardiologists Stephen Chen and Ish Singla join Springfield Clinic
Recalls announced
Kroger is the Chamber Business of the Week
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
ALMH gives to local food pantry
Community Action board meeting notice
Add 'review insurance’ to your college checklist
Imagination Grove Fun Day at Sugar Grove Nature Center
Little Wonders at Sugar Grove Nature Center
Dana-Thomas House offers special tours explaining famed house's design
Tickets now available for Illinois history conference Sept. 26-27
Home Country: Raindrops and ticktocks
AP news
Talk on mining law changes draws heated comments; discussions cease
Blue-ribbon art show at
Lincoln Art Institute brings in visitors
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Railsplitter Festival offers Civil War Ball, bluegrass and more
Chamber launches mobile app for Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
State Bank of Lincoln purchases 1st of 30 Lincoln statues
Prevent electrical injuries and accidents
U of I news: New BSL 2 laboratory established at Illinois
Madigan announces charges against Premier Bank board in $70M criminal fraud scheme
Births:
Willow Ann Dickerson
Hunter James Freese
Ryker Johnathan Hoyt
Darrin James Watkins Jr.
Bennett William Wilson
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Splitting rails, an event that pulls families together
Monthly recycling collections Saturday:
Electronics | Glass
Blood drive Saturday at Town and Country Bank
Illinois American Water announces grant program for firefighters
IDOT, motorcycle groups and law enforcement work together to reinforce 'Ride Sober or Get Pulled Over'
July in Illinois was cool and dry
Why everyone needs an 'incapacity plan'
June Financial and Professional Regulation disciplinary report now available online
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Splitting rails, an event that pulls families together
Monthly recycling collections Saturday:
Electronics | Glass
Blood drive Saturday at Town and Country Bank
Illinois American Water announces grant program for firefighters
IDOT, motorcycle groups and law enforcement work together to reinforce 'Ride Sober or Get Pulled Over'
July in Illinois was cool and dry
Why everyone needs an 'incapacity plan'
June Financial and Professional Regulation disciplinary report now available online
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Lincoln City Council clears the way for ALMH subdivision
City OKs special use of residential zone for law office
Firefighters to be honored during Oasis fundraiser Sept. 15
Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Whitey Herzog visits Mount Pulaski
National Railsplitting Contest at the Logan County Fair
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Reminder: New student immunization requirement
World-renowned Budweiser Clydesdales to be at Illinois State Fair
ME Realty is the Chamber Business of the Week
AP news
Logan County 4-H Foundation announces 2013 scholarship winners
Isabelle Thompson wins American Legion essay contest
Doug Ritterbush
wins Chili Cook-off
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My Favorite Pie contest enjoys 2nd-year success -- album
2013 Logan County Fair My Favorite Pie contest recipes
Logan County Fair Cake Classic Auction still a sweet attraction
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2013 Logan County Fair Cake Classic recipes
Textile Best of Show
awards
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Mud bogs return to the Logan County Fair
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Logan County Fair comes to an end with an exciting demo derby
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Demo derby results
Illinois
State Fair app puts fair information in the
hands of fairgoers
14th Illinois
River Conference slated for October
Pink
Shutter buck-a-bag sale this week
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Gov. Quinn announces $782,000 grant to Lincoln College
Governor announces funding for Logan County Airport improvements
Marian Haseley: all 77 Logan County Fairs and counting
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Friday evening Garden Tractor Pull
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Tons of talent at the Friday night talent contest
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Dancers entertain on Lincoln Stage Friday night
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Haircut Actual is a crowd pleaser on Lincoln Stage
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Out and about at the Logan County Fair
Vendors share knowledge of products, services, and organizations -- album
The Don Smith Band on Lincoln Stage -- album
Tinsley's Amusements provides fun for everyone
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You can't have a fair without food!
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Did we see you there?
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Gotta love those animals
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Logan County Fair results:
4-H
Heifer Show
4-H
Steer Show
4-H
Sheep Show
Cake Classic
Floriculture
Garden Tractor Pull
Junior Beef
Junior Swine
Open Beef
Open Sheep
Open Swine
Recalls announced Police reports Fire
and rescue reports
AP news
WLNX-FM Lincoln College radio now on iHeartRadio
Tractors and engines go with fair time
Senior Day at the Logan County Fair -- album
4-H Beef Show -- Steers
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4-H Beef Show -- Heifers
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4-H Sheep Show
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Logan County Fair results:
Harness racing
Tractor and truck pulls
Letter: Change in zoning law could hurt mining development
Can you be the next business thought leader?
Ready to make the jump? Now’s the time for a heartfelt encore
Atlanta United Methodist Church ice cream social
Park district notes
Outdoors with Babe Winkelman: Ode to the baldpate
Home Country: Lemonade bargains
From BoatUS: The boating dog's days of summer: Tips on boating with dogs
AP news
National Railsplitting Contest at the Logan County Fair on Sunday
Lack of quorum stalls new CEL hires
4-H night in front of the grandstand
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Chicken scrambles
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Goat scrambles
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Pig scrambles
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Calf scrambles
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Judging of the 2012 scramble calves
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Celebrity scramble -- album
4-H Cat Show -- album
4-H, Junior and Open Dairy Show
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4-H Swine Show
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Logan County Fair results:
Junior Dairy & Pygmy Goats
Junior Sheep
Better Business Bureau alert: 'Best of ...' awards scheme
Memorial's Transplant 5K registration now open
Interactive new e-book explores Cahokia Mounds and the ancient Mississippian culture
Class of 1988 reunion
Police reports
Marriages
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Haircut Actual, Mount Pulaski band of teenage rockers
Column:
Lawn rust and biting insects
By John Fulton
Big Oak Hunting Paradise hosts ladies-only Basic Pistol Course on Sunday
4-H Poultry Show
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4-H Goat Show
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Logan County 4-H show results:
Dairy
Market Hogs
Breeding Hogs
Wednesday's Logan County Fair results:
Junior Dairy & Pygmy Goats
Junior Dairy Cattle
Dairy Cattle
Open Horse Show
Dairy & Culinary
Textiles
U of I news: Demand prospects for old-crop and new-crop soybeans
Researchers track mercury in fish from Illinois streams
IDHR and Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing unveil Fair Housing Webinar series
New Lincoln document identified in Switzerland reveals story of early female journalist
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news