GED testing center opens in Lincoln

WLNX and The Cell provide local youth with a drug- and alcohol-free environment

After turmoil, new Ill. governor stresses diplomacy

Extra $25 unemployment insurance payment starts March 1

Marriages

Dissolutions

YMCA notes

Laura on Life: Nutrition fallacies

Home Country (column)

Buzzer-beater takes conference title from Railers

A job well done
Great efforts from the bench in Illini-land the past 30 years
By Greg Taylor

AP news

City: Aldermen dispute how best to move forward on street renovation plans
Police department to reorganize; other city business

Together for Lincoln offers classes on money management and debt elimination

Gov. Quinn calls on IDNR to reopen state parks
No word yet on historic sites

Concealed-carry legislation advances in the Illinois House

Saturday is Desert Storm Remembrance Day in Illinois

Family caregiver services, local blood drives, Lincoln College cruise and breast cancer support group in Close Up
By Mike Fak

Police reports

HFS, DHS, DCFS offer child mental health services

Logan Lanes: Major Super Trios

AP news

Severe weather warning in effect

American Heart Association honors Lincoln's local 'Heart Heroes'

Ill. government inspectors want more transparency

Sen. Brady co-sponsoring resolution to block Federal Freedom of Choice Act

DHS announces Web applications for cash, medical and food stamps

Burris ignores calls to resign, goes about day

Police reports

Red, White & True Mysteries: Simple invention annoys your humble scribe nearly every day

Lincoln College falls to John Wood 83-73

AP news

Lincoln to see new mayor and 2 new aldermen take the ropes come May 4

• Snyder wins mayoral race; newcomers Turner and Wilmert win; incumbent Armbrust maintains seat -- the numbers

• Election night -- pictorial

A frosty reception for an embattled senator

Illinois special Senate election idea hits trouble

Divorce group discusses loneliness

Letter: 'Portrait of President Lincoln' artist glad to have been part of bicentennial celebration

Book Look: 'Esquire: The Handbook of Style'

Mardi Gras celebration was a success

Bedbugs are making a comeback in Illinois

Logan Lanes:

AP news

News bulletin: Martinek gets latest nod for city clerk position

A life in miniature: the Anita King story
A passion, a gift shared

Skydive 'boogie' could paint more color into Lincoln's summer skies

Burris attending Obama speech to Congress

Digital Photography class, Lincoln Mission Mart, Mayor Davis-Kavelman, Crime Stoppers and Humane Society hit the Close Up
By Mike Fak

Police reports

Weekly Outlook: Corn and soybeans

Park district notes

March HOPE schedule

Logan Lanes: American Bowling League

AP news

Skydive 'boogie' could paint more color into Lincoln's summer skies

Personality of the Week
All career paths led tourism director to Lincoln: Geoff Ladd

LCHS speech team has 3 place in state

A new transparency in Illinois government?
Gov. Quinn creates website to track state stimulus spending

McConnell seeks quick ethics guidance on Burris

Recall information

NSF International accredited by IAS for toy testing

Police reports

Last chance for patients to enroll in clinical study for foot and leg ulcers

Railer defense shuts down Moline 48-33

Youth wrestling results

AP news

Lincoln College to institute cost reductions
Furlough days, temporary salary cuts avert layoffs 

County clerk explains voting opportunities

Accelerated bachelor's degree program expands to Lincoln College

'50s sock hop at Northwest Elementary (pictorial)

Billions in stimulus bill for Illinois projects

More than 1 million taxpayers have e-filed in the 1st 30 days of tax season

Marriages

Dissolutions

Fertilizer costs likely to drop

YMCA notes

Mount Pulaski community calendar for March

Laura on Life: Lovable lunatics

Home Country (Feb. 21 column)

Railers 51, Lanphier 44
Showdown with Southeast for conference title next Friday

AP news

Lincoln city clerk nominee withdraws candidacy. Logan GOP accepting resumes through Sunday

Illinois Gov. Quinn says Sen. Burris should resign

Illinois House panel recommends concealed-weapon law

Gov. Pat Quinn names key staff members

Burris saga is corruption deja vu for Illinois

Senate and House Republicans renew call for special election to oust Burris

WLNX, Relay for Life, youth archery, Quilters at Heart, parent-child book club and Parkinson's support group in Close Up
By Mike Fak

Lincoln mayoral candidate: Keith Snyder

Lincoln City Council Ward 3 candidate: David R. Armbrust

Observations of the local race as Tuesday rapidly approaches

Police reports

Reminder: Heartland offers computer training at Lincoln campus

Logan Lanes: Major Super Trios

AP news

Lincoln College presents 'Columbinus' Feb. 26

Revenue study estimates up to $153 million in online sales taxes remains uncollected

Abe comes in 1st with historians

TV stations get ready to cut analog signal

LCHS sectional speech team, Lucky 6, Zion Lutheran honor roll, St. Pats/St. Thomas youth group, Emden Historical Society and Oasis make Close Up
By Mike Fak

Lincoln City Council Ward 4 candidate: Nathan Turner

Police reports

Weekly Outlook: Acreage and biofuels

This week's 'Viewpoint' guest

Logan Lanes: American Bowling League

Canton native signs to play for Lincoln College softball program

AP news

Republican precinct committeemen to meet over city clerk position
Applications being accepted

Personality of the Week
The rescuers, Logan County's pet saviors

Presidents Day: What does it mean and how did it happen?

Illinois GOP leader calls on Sen. Burris to resign

Heartland offers computer training at Lincoln campus

Sen. Brady: Deadline for U of I tuition waivers March 1
Children of Illinois veterans are eligible

Recall information

Railers beat Carbondale 55-39, move to 24-3 on the season

Two weeks of glory
LCHS competitive cheer squad places in state competitions

Lincoln College 69, Lincoln Land 63

Sunday Lincoln College wrestling results

AP news

Burris confirms request for Blagojevich donation (Sunday update)

Burris admits Blagojevich donation request

'Karaoke Superstar V' going on now at Logan Lanes
Local winner competes in Las Vegas

City and county announcements on filling vacated official positions

Community Action Employee of the Quarter is Angie Jenkins

Further explanation of Mount Pulaski-Elkhart road closure

Dissolutions

YMCA notes

Laura on Life:

Home Country (column)

Lincoln shoots down SHG 77-57
Five Railers hit double figures

IHSA pairings keep Railers close to home

Honestly: Illini hit the homestretch 8-4
Illinois stuns Northwestern 60-59 in dramatic comeback
By Jeff Mayfield

AP news

Logan County and Illinois celebrate Lincoln's Birthday
Local residents in attendance for Obama speech

City and county announcements on filling vacated official positions

Lincoln's Lincoln Day Dinner draws prominent state and local party members
Emphasis for 2010: Unity, cooperation, organization

The largest technological advance in the history of Logan County is about to go public

Obama urges Americans to follow Lincoln's example

Obama honors Lincoln's vision of strong union

Lincoln Christian College musical, YMCA, Dara Tesh, Knights of Columbus, Humane Society and LCHS freshman orientation make Close Up
By Mike Fak

Letter: Supports Nathan Turner for Ward 4

Police reports

Dairy challenges

Nourishment

Camp Griesheim praise service

Benjamin comments on Railers' No. 1 seed in tournament

AP news

Lincoln, Ill., on CNN video

Mount Pulaski students get lessons on their city’s rich heritage

Abraham Lincoln's original manuscripts are subject of new Library of Congress publication

Abraham Lincoln and Logan County

Gov. Quinn orders cost-saving plan
Agencies to decrease spending; restrict travel, purchases, hiring

State treasurer offers agriculture scholarships

Chamber's 10th annual Ag Day Breakfast open to the community

Elkhart-Mount Pulaski construction notice

Presentations on 8th Judicial Circuit and Abraham Lincoln

Red, White & True Mysteries: Beloved French documentary maker and author was pioneer in underwater exploration

Lincoln College drops game to Ill. Central 73-63; 1st loss in conference

AP news

'200th anniversary event in our namesake town'

City: Prison reps call on city officials for support letters
Council expected to drop mayor's benefit package
Recycling costs jump, and more

Area under flash flood watch and wind advisory this afternoon and evening

Sewing Place owner celebrates 35 years of change

Sen. Brady named to Senate committees, reappointed to spokesman position

Candlelight parade in Springfield for Abe

Letters:

Red ink for hog producers

Handling anger is divorce group's topic

Library notes

AP news

Lincoln, Ill., to be on CNN Thursday

City clerk resigns

Packed courthouse for Mount Pulaski trial re-enactment
Courthouse can be seen on PBS Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Severe weather possible after midnight

Strong wind advisory for area tonight and tomorrow

Notice: Planning and zoning meeting Thursday

Acclaimed artist coming to speak to Lincoln College art students

Bomke's Senate week in review

County clerk: Today last day to register to vote

Zonta Club of Lincoln, Humane Society, Grace Sheley, Lincoln Public Library, Mount Pulaski and Oasis in Close Up
By Mike Fak

Police reports

Weekly Outlook: South American problems

This week's 'Viewpoint' guest

Library notes

Park district notes

Let God borrow your boat … he'll fill it with fish!

Youth wrestling results

Logan Lanes: Split 'n' Gutter League

Lincoln College 90, Monmouth JV 55

Rentmeister signs letter to play for Lincoln College

AP news

Happy birthday, Abe! State marks Lincoln's 200th

Weather alert: Wind gusts and heavy rain possible about 5 p.m.

Personality of the Week
Pam Mulford-Hill: She brings the gift of calm to people with memory loss and their families

Brady: A new sense of working together in Springfield, but huge deficit looms over state

Quinn signs appropriations bill
Begins restoration of dept. cuts by Blagojevich

Illinois gears up for simultaneous reading of Gettysburg Address

LCHS speech team comes in 3rd at regional

Recall information

Police reports

Railers win 53-41 over Normal West, await pairings for state

AP news

Heartsaver heroes from Lincoln

Mount Pulaski dedicates sign; trial re-creation Sunday

Springfield gets back to normal -- sort of

Ill. House begins cleaning up after Blagojevich

AG Madigan blasts Blagojevich 'secrecy'

Illinois gears up for simultaneous reading of Gettysburg Address

Marriages

YMCA notes

Laura on Life:

Home Country: Creativity takes a while

Railers edge Springfield 43-40

AP news

County briefs: Recognitions and appointments; non-contract community animal control fee increased; county seeks health insurance proposals; storm declaration; business incubator startup; and committee changes

Former Kentucky Fried Chicken building is torn down (pictorial)

Ill. comptroller: Fed cutbacks, delays on Medicaid placing burden on state

Attorney general says misleading federal data could deter critical loan modifications

Washington-Monroe honor roll, Zonta Club, Zion Lutheran pancake and sausage, Nancy Carter, and Lester Cox make the Close Up
By Mike Fak

Police reports

Logan Lanes: Major Super Trios

AP news

President Obama returning to Illinois on Abraham Lincoln's birthday

'Go Red' on Friday to raise awareness of heart disease

H.O.P.E. Mobile offering free tests during Heart Health Month

Police chief releases Super Bowl directed patrols stats

Snyder announces plans to engage the future in Lincoln

Red, White & True Mysteries: Famous Hannibal resident was a successful inventor

Lincoln College 86, Danville 79

AP news

City of Lincoln voluntarily enters quarantine on ash trees
Planting ash trees banned on city properties
New ordinance includes other banned and recommended tree species

Wal-Mart managers to 'chill out' for Special Olympics

Plenty to do locally as we approach Abe's birthday

Police reports

Divorce support group discusses grief, healing

Book Look: 'Emperors of the Ice' 

Updates available on recalled peanut butter products

Logan Lanes: Logan Lassies

AP news

Scholarship funds still rolling in following Dr. King Day breakfast

Personality of the Week
He can turn things around and does it with a smile: Bill Martin

No surprise: January colder, snowier than usual in Illinois

New Ill. governor plans Washington lobbying trip

DNR preliminary deer harvest totals

Recall information

Police reports

Heartland Community College to host free financial aid workshops Feb. 21

Local health officials assist with radon awareness and testing

Railers 66, Canton 42

LCHS competitive cheerleaders advance to state

Youth wrestling results

Lincoln College wrestling results

AP news