Daily headlines
January 2007
County briefs
Gov. Blagojevich reminds Illinois workers to apply for the earned income tax credit and take advantage of expanded free tax preparation services
Gov.
Blagojevich joins in friendly wager with Indiana Gov. Daniels
Winner depends on outcome of
Super Bowl 2007
Unscrupulous employers who try to save a few bucks
Engines thrive on a high-fat diet
Letter: Ten signs your aging friends need help
DivorceCare series steers
recovery and healing process
'Facing My
Loneliness'
Oasis update
Book Look: 'Wings'
2007 Ag Day scholarships
Parent Institute column: Failing grades
Redbirds draw Ball State in BracketBusters
World's largest covered wagon to be dedicated on Thursday
Gov.
Blagojevich asks President Bush for federal assistance for 26
counties hit hard by December ice storm
Federal disaster declaration
would help state and local governments, municipally owned
utilities, and electric co-ops with storm-related costs
44th
District weekly update
More
protective teen driving laws; decade-delayed enforcement of
parental notification in under-18 abortions
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers 'Death and Mr. Lincoln' tour day
Weekly Outlook: Corn, soybean use
Washington-Monroe honor roll
Parent Institute column: Bad report card
Youth wrestling results
Hartem vs. Illini Central
Lincoln Gator results
Lincoln College softball pitching clinic
Illinois State vs. Evansville pre-game notes
LCHS speech team: outstanding individual showings in home invitational; public performance set for Thursday; regionals Saturday
ZLS honor roll
Chester 4-H report
Lincoln struggles but pulls out win over Canton
Pictures from the game
LCC basketball vs. Maryville University
Two inducted into Lincoln Christian College Athletic Hall of Fame; Pickering recognized
Tatum, Falker too much for ISU in second half
Gov. Blagojevich
signs law extending 'Good Samaritan' protection to people trained in
first aid by National Safety Council
Law protects those who help seriously injured from being sued
Recall information
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum celebrates Lincoln's birthday
Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Library announces events in celebration of African
American History Month
Internationally known genealogist Tony Burroughs to lecture
Court news
Marriages
Dissolutions
Sen. Brady sponsoring teen driving safety legislation
Lincoln College Chorale to perform Feb. 3 at Black History Month celebration
Home Country: Not everything is gloomy in January
Thursday night at AC Central Invitational: Hartsburg-Emden vs. AC Central/Virginia
County to hire CPA to assist treasurer in completion of difficult audit process
Teen driving
research results in tougher legislation proposal
Measures targeting reduction of
fatalities include triple permit phase and voluntary parent-teen
contract
Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Museum presents 'Reunion -- A Musical Epic in
Miniature'
The hit musical returns for six
performances in Union Theater
Lincoln actress cast in production
Lincoln's Birthday observance Feb. 10 at Postville Courthouse
Logan County Board of Realtors attends Professional Standards and Ethics Workshop
Tuesday's rural farmer meeting to focus on community reinvestment
Zion Lutheran School pancake and sausage meal
Reminder: Lincoln Pony Association announces recreational softball and baseball signup
Illinois State at Southern Illinois pre-game notes
Redbird Arena floor to be named for Doug Collins
Citizen
presents dream that could bring thousands of visitors
Garage sales could line Rt. 66
one weekend of the year
Gov. Blagojevich orders immediate suspension of HB 4050 predatory lending pilot program
44th District weekly update
Park district notes
Academic honors announced at Lincoln College
Invention Mysteries: A brief history of milestone patents, copyrights and trademarks
Lincoln Christian College basketball vs. Blackburn
Lincoln College basketball vs. John Wood
Bradley's torrid shooting sinks ISU
County board
declares hiring freeze on all personnel
Emergency and health department employees exempt
World's largest covered wagon moves to Lincoln
Statement from Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich in response to President Bush's State of the Union address
Forums set to hear from the aging population, their family caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren
Trivia night fundraiser in Mount Pulaski
DivorceCare series steers
recovery and healing process
'Facing My
Depression'
Oasis update
Fun things to do
Illinois Department of Natural Resources news bits
A winter
wonderland for the fan
Bears, Colts, Illini and
the hot stove bring joy and sadness to central Illinois
By Greg Taylor
A new generation, new transitions, still holding traditions
Pictures
Miss Lake County crowned 2007 Miss Illinois County Fair
Gov. Blagojevich proclaims Chicago Bears NFC Champions Day to honor remarkable march to the Super Bowl
Mitchell Seeks Public Input on Ameren Power Outages
Weekly Outlook: Corn and soybean acreage
College Illinois: Illinois residents pay for tomorrow's education at today's prices
Youth wrestling results
Illinois State at Bradley pre-game notes
Lincoln College basketball vs. Lewis and Clark
Redbirds sweep Valley honors
Logan County to seek experienced GIS guidance
Statement from Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich in anticipation of President Bush's State of the Union address
Gov. Blagojevich appoints John Filan to senior management team
Recall information
Leisinger achieves high score on financial client satisfaction survey
LCHS speech team shows strength
Help save a pet
Humane Society of Logan County meets Jan. 31
Lincoln Railers win tournament at Chatham (box score)
Pictures from the game
Railsplitters at Glenwood tournament
Lincoln Christian College basketball vs. Fontbonne
Lincoln College basketball vs. Parkland
IEMA's Radon Networking Day in Normal increases public awareness of radon health hazards
Hazardous winter weather impacts
Court news
Marriages
Dissolutions
Senate week in review: Jan. 15-19
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum launches young Abe look-alike contest
Middletown's 175th
anniversary book promises fun and interesting facts
Scholarship
Fund welcomes contributions for the double project
Early Illinois, by rail or river
Home Country: Information security tested
Illinois State vs. Drake pre-game notes
Local health
and fitness professionals target entire community for new
wellness program
Staying Alive kickoff party
Thursday at the Lincoln Park District
Blagojevich
names new deputy director for Governor's Office of Management
and Budget
Ginger Ostro to lead budget
process during second term
Grass-roots volunteer program wants weather watchers in Illinois
Illinois winter weather facts
Letter: Anti-tobacco coalition commends Logan County businesses
Abraham Lincoln scholar slated as keynote speaker at birthday dinner
'1854 Cast Iron Tombstone Trial' re-enactment at Mount Pulaski Courthouse set for Lincoln's Birthday
LCC Hall of Fame weekend Jan. 26-27
Reminder: Lincoln Pony Association announces recreational softball and baseball signup
Dr. Gurga to provide HOPE
Seasonal weight limits to be in effect on Logan County highways
Sen. Brady: Leadership needed to resolve electric rate hike issue
Smart Discipline for Parents seminar comes to Lincoln one night
ZLS December Student of the Month
Invention Mysteries: The inventor didn't regret missing out on an $8 million fortune
Lincoln Gator results
Lincoln College basketball vs. Spoon River
Illinois State vs. Wichita State pre-game notes
City:
Firefighters receive commendation for rescue
Classic car cruise-ins to return
Annual bond option
for work on city property canceled
Contractors to pay
bond per job
Blagojevich administration kicks off statewide Veterans Care training tour
Gov. Blagojevich signs legislation to increase environmental performance of state's vehicle fleet
44th District weekly update
DivorceCare series steers
recovery and healing process
'Facing My Anger'
Oasis update
Middletown looking for participants for 175th celebration
Book Look: 'The Backyard Lumberjack'
Bald is beautiful
Birds of prey specialist Jacques Nuzzo and a bald eagle named
Kenny plan demonstration
Reggie tryouts scheduled for upcoming seasons
An evening with television star Reiko Aylesworth of '24'
Logan County bed and breakfast and hunting lodge guests will not be taxed by county
Hemenway named interim athletic director at Lincoln College
Gov. Blagojevich honors father of the civil rights movement by calling for grass-roots push to eliminate inequity in health care access in Illinois
Planning moves
forward to celebrate Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum hires
coordinator to oversee planning efforts for Lincoln Bicentennial
in 2009
Save the date: March 31
Letter: Illinois finalists ask for your help in national peanut butter recipe contest
Cook's double-double leads Lakers past world champion Heat
Dyer scores career-high 23 points as MSU defeats 'Birds
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man speaking for justice and peace in America
Winter weather advisory ends
Local charity burglarized
Statement from Gov. Blagojevich on the passing of Cook County Democratic Party leader Thomas Lyons
New plan to monitor private septic systems opposed
LCHS speech team first in weekend Heyworth invitational
Training for parents of students receiving special education services
'The Foreigner' brings humor to the LCHS stage
LCHS weekend basketball
Lincoln College basketball vs. Lincoln Land Community College
Illinois State vs. Missouri State pre-game notes
ISU weekend basketball
Men: Comeback falls short for Redbirds, Richardson
Women: 'Birds defeat MSU, remain unbeaten in Valley play
Ice storm warning in effect for Logan County
National Weather Service offers travel tips
TechLine: What you
should know before the next time the power goes out
The scoop on home generators
First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln prepares for 150th anniversary
Another Lilly grant to WorldViewEyes
Back to the past or on to the future?
Court news
Marriages
Dissolutions
Ecology company completes extensive restoration near Lake Michigan
Home Country: A child's worldview
Weather update: Ice storm warning in effect beginning at 9 p.m. /Friday for Logan County
County coordinator resigns
County coordinator Dewey Colter leaves post
Chamber to be 'Working Magic' in 2007
Freezing rain advisory
Gov.
Blagojevich urges Illinois congressional delegation to help
bring more federal SCHIP funding to Illinois
Current funding formulas
out-of-date and punish states that have worked aggressively to
expand access to health care
New law allies Illinois with other Midwest states in intercity-interstate passenger rail transportation
ZLS Geographic Bee winners
Lincoln Pony Association announces recreational softball and baseball signup
Lincoln Gators in Jacksonville meet
Accounting software consultant
aids in county reconciling accounts in new system
Audit could move forward by the end of the month
Do you know
the warning signs for a heart attack or stroke?
Women's symptoms can differ from men's
Home Special Health Soup Recipe (Dry Mix) recalled
Letter: Many made first-year Main Street Lincoln-hosted Christmas parade possible
'Horizons of Hope: The End of Roe'
Invention Mysteries: The Roman engineer had little hope for future inventions
New book on Mozart focuses on composer's piano music
National Pheasant Fest announces seminar schedule
Lincoln College basketball vs. Illinois Central
Illinois State at Drake pre-game notes
Christian Homes acquires three Bensenville residential living facilities
Gov. Blagojevich appoints film production veteran as new Illinois Film Office director
Mitchell: Quit playing politics with electric rates
Governor's request for agricultural disaster declaration approved
Donors give the gift of life
DivorceCare series
steers recovery and healing process
'The Road
to Healing'
Logan County SWCD annual dinner meeting
Oasis update
LCC basketball vs. Eureka
Dyer and Eldridge stun UNI as 'Birds pick up first Valley win in OT
Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich's 2007 inaugural address
Governor, constitutional officers light unity candle at prayer service to begin 2007 inaugural festivities
Governor sworn in for second term
Lieutenant governor, attorney
general, secretary of state, comptroller and treasurer also take
oaths of office
Weekly Outlook: Hog profits fade
Lincoln has a new
class of astronauts
West Lincoln-Broadwell students return from Mission Mars
Stroke is a brain attack
I want to
comment on Lincoln woman's donation
Letter from Sherry Jennings
Letter from
Sheryl Wagoner
Identifying a stroke
Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society monthly meeting
Program change
Youth wrestling
Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa pre-game notes
County briefs
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum welcomes its 1 millionth visitor
Governor takes bill action
Letter: Lincoln woman's donation offers relief to those suffering from traumatic brain injuries, ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopmental disorders
Integrating locally
grown product into the community
What makes a successful farmers' market?
Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society monthly meeting and presentation, 'How to Inventory Archival Materials'
Speech results
LCC basketball vs. Webster University
Logan County could realize savings with phone system upgrade
Gov. Blagojevich takes action to require insurance coverage for multiple sclerosis treatments
Recall information
Court news
Marriages
Dissolutions
Reminder: City of
Lincoln Christmas tree pickup begins Monday
Brush
to be picked up
It's time to
start thinking about fishing
Got a fish pic? Win a prize
Lincoln Gators swim results
Former Lincolnite Patrick Bruns back on track
Illinois State vs. Indiana State pre-game notes
Siskowic to play in Texas vs. Nation Bowl
Home Country: Some put on a little weight with the holidays, others...
Recyclers present parking need to council
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum announces teacher workshop series
Researchers discover new species of fish in Antarctic
Lynx basketball vs. Danville
Pepsi Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run competition provides boys and girls the opportunity to compete at a Major League ballpark
ALMH welcomes the first baby of 2007
Police search for American Legion burglary suspects
Governor announces tickets now available for inaugural ball
Letter: It's not too late to protect yourself and family from the flu
Middletown 4-H'ers host chili and vegetable soup supper
City of Lincoln
Christmas tree pickup begins Monday
Brush
to be picked up
Next Lincoln blood drive set for Monday
Parent Institute column: Reading fluency
Invention Mysteries: Charles never received much recognition for his lifesaving invention
City briefs
2006 ranks as 9th-warmest year for Illinois
Countdown to 1 millionth museum visitor continues
DivorceCare series steers recovery and healing process
'What's Happening to Me?'
Benefit spaghetti dinner and silent auction
Oasis update
Book Look: 'Maxwell's Mountain'
Parent Institute column: Bored student
Four
individuals to be inducted into Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame
Conservation Youth Achievement
Scholarship recipients to be honored
Gov. Blagojevich reminds public about new laws in effect as of Jan. 1
Washington bids Ford farewell [CNN]
A remembrance of President Gerald R. Ford and of the time he came to Lincoln
A new year and new
choices
Do you know the four steps to eating healthier?
Eat healthy to help prevent heart disease
Lincoln Railsplitters 11-2 following Collinsville Holiday Tournament
Illinois State at Creighton
IDNR campsite reservations for the upcoming 2007 camping season open today
Monday, Jan. 1
(New Year's holiday)