Daily headlines
January 2011
Calendar makes city council adjust
Josh Short benefit hits $18,500 -- album
Chamber annual dinner kicks off 2011 -- Album 1
Chamber annual dinner kicks off 2011 -- Album 2
Pride and Progress Award winners -- album
Extremely dangerous winter storm to impact Illinois Tuesday and Wednesday
Weather update:
Lincoln in triangular blizzard-warned area Tuesday and
Wednesday
Logan
County EMA is recommending emergency travel only on
Tuesday afternoon and evening
Blizzard warning
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Red Lions men improve to 15-5
LC indoor track
Logan Lanes:
Rollin 66ers
Sunday Night Mixed
AP news
High-speed rail public meeting Feb. 8
Ill. asks court to hold up ruling on construction
Dozens of Illinois candidates were slow to disclose how much political money they raised
Rabid bull reported in central Illinois
Dissolutions
Laura on Life:
Home Country: Thinking between the lines
Railers down Southeast 70-61
Lincoln College athletic recruiting
AP news
Local unemployment falls again throughout
state
Unemployment
drops in every county; has not happened since 1974
Responsibilities increase for Jeff Hills at Christian Homes
Quinn aides discount NJ, Indiana ads
Lincoln Tomb veterans' pilgrimages Feb. 12
Presidential library & museum volunteer training set to begin Tuesday
This day in history
U of I Extension, Chelsea Picken, Kenton's Cause, Lincoln Youth Wrestling results and the Harold Rayburn fundraiser make the Close Up
HOPE Mobile schedule for February
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Basketball game tonight: Railers vs. Springfield Southeast at home: 7:30
Lincoln Youth Wrestling results
Logan Lanes:
Bumpers
Junior-Senior
Preps
AP news
City Briefs: Snow removal and downtown concerns
Rep. Mitchell calls for repeal of tax hike
Influenza activity
continues to rise
Health department encouraging vaccination
Attorney general: Pay Quinn's appointees
Appellate court repeals law on state construction, video gambling
Bankruptcy for states in question
Knights of Columbus fish fry, Carroll Catholic honor roll, Julia Trone benefit, cupcake workshop, Alec Murphy and LCU musical make the Close Up
Letter: Loss of Wilbur Baker & Dick Clampett
Logan County FSA newsletter
Seitzers celebrate golden wedding anniversary
Fire and rescue reports
Red Lions rally in 2nd half for victory
Logan Lanes: Logan Lassies
AP news
To gamble or not: Community invited to speak on video gaming
Chamber ag committee offering scholarships to local students
Lincoln College's Allen Pickering selected to NJCAA Hall of Fame
'Up in Smoke on the Square' coming to art and balloon fest
Illinois embraces Medicaid reform
Medicaid reform law cracks down on fraud with penalties
Lawmakers: Audit Illinois' pension fund
Births:
Kinser Michael Harms
Parker Ryan Swaar
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Book Look: 'Matched'
Laura on Life: Application problem
Logan Lanes:
Jay Bird League
Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
Lincoln Police Department goes high-tech to search for missing children
Chicago musician Jim Croegaert returns to his roots
Gov's revenue predictions sunny
Lame-duck lawmakers ponder next moves after voting for tax hike
Knights of Columbus fish fry, Carroll Catholic honor roll, Julia Trone benefit, Alec Murphy and LCU musical make the Close Up
Park district notes
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Split N Gutter League
AP news
Humane Society holds
annual membership meeting
New
shelter running on time, on budget
Lincoln Kiwanis holds annual chili and oyster stew luncheon -- album
Railers take Meijer Classic title with pair of wins
Illinois congressional delegation to partner to clean up Great Lakes
Recalls announced
Police reports
Railers take Meijer Classic title with pair of wins
LC wrestling wins Monon Bell Classic
LC women's basketball
Red Lions defeat Concordia of St. Louis
Logan Lanes:
Rollin' 66ers
Sunday Night Mixed
AP news
'Lincoln College World Series of Pop Trivia' contest Jan. 28
Salvation Army announces 'Wheels to Work' program for 2011
Wisconsin works to poach Illinois businesses
December unemployment falls again to 9.3 percent
Jim Leisinger receives award for client satisfaction
Laura on Life: Backyard ice rink
Home Country: A reason to read
Railers top Highland 61-51 -- in Sports
2011 Eaton Corp. girls basketball tournament schedule -- starting this weekend
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
Route 66 Association of Ill. Hall of Fame banquet here June 11
Code enforcement releases building and development activity report for 2010
Lincoln College announces scholarship recipients
Behrends scholarships
Gehlbach scholarships
Other scholarships
Old overdue bills still an issue for Illinois
Lawmakers: Quinn should respect appointment process
Josh Short benefit, Dillon Leslie, FAFSA Completion Workshop, Community Action Partnership, General Assembly Scholarship, Humane Society annual meeting and Oasis news make Close Up
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Red Lions lose to Red Devils
Basketball game tonight: Railers vs. Highland at Chatham, 6:30
2011 Eaton Corp. girls basketball tournament schedule -- starting this weekend
AP news
Polar Plunge in Lincoln scheduled for March 19
5th annual Route 66 Garage Sale set May 13-14
Red Kettle campaign 2010 bell ringer awards
Spring for Tea tickets go on sale Feb. 1
Income tax hike worries small businesses
More students graduating, fewer dropping out
Illinois Lottery picks management firm, worries anti-gambling advocates
Birth: Benjamin Taylor Russell Austin
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Railers roll 43-27 over Rochester
Red Lions win in overtime
LC wrestling
AP news
City Briefs: Finances, alley gets direction change and more
New fire chief has wealth of experience
Mark Miller sworn in as new fire chief -- album
New snowfall Wednesday evening to Thursday evening, followed by winds, expected to create hazardous travel
Elkhart's Route 66 -- a trip down memory lane
Ill. Dept. of Veterans' Affairs has Logan County contacts
'Quiet start' for public schools statewide
Death penalty abolition is a signature away
State of Illinois and Northstar Lottery Group sign private management agreement
Legion luncheon Saturday in Mount Pulaski, Crime Stoppers scholarship, Lincoln Youth Wrestling, Humane Society, United Way of Logan County and Lincoln Junior Woman's Club trivia night in Close Up
Flu facts
Wedding: Gehlbach-Dupre'
Births:
Ryder Benjamin Conrady
Kallie Elizabeth Morgan
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Laura on Life: Drain beavers
Logan Lanes: Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
New dental clinic for Logan County coming together fast
3rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship breakfast fills Maple Club
Dropping temperatures may create scattered slick spots Tuesday; more snow on the way
Wisconsin battles to win jobs from Illinois, neighboring states
Crime Stoppers scholarship, Lincoln Youth Wrestling, Humane Society, United Way of Logan County and Lincoln Junior Woman's Club trivia night in Close Up
Letter: A link between children who find joy in learning and successful adults
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Railers find their offense in 82-47 drubbing of Jacksonville
LC weekend swimming results
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Split N Gutter League
AP news
Martin Luther King III: My father’s work must continue
Young King inspired by time in Conn., work on farm
Business Spotlight: Joe Ryan: growing a business on the square
National Weather Service issues winter weather advisory for central Illinois
IDOT upgrades popular travel website
Recalls announced
Railers edge Kankakee 48-44
LC wrestling results
Logan Lanes:
Logan Lassies
Rollin 66ers
Sunday Night Mixed
AP news
Development partnership hosts Bomke at meeting of manufacturers
Ag scholarship opportunity for Logan County seniors
State plans to Issue $3.7 billion in bonds to fund employee pensions
Quinn to head Midwestern governors
Births:
Landen Jacob Baker
Urijan Thomas Carroll
Bryson Maddux Helton
Olivia Rae Woodhall
Dissolutions
Laura on Life: Thank-you paradox
Home Country: Back to the movies
Railers lose to SHG 42-41
AP news
Development partnership hosts Bomke at meeting of manufacturers
Local United Way doles out additional funds to 14 agencies
Lincoln birthday celebrations around Logan County
Tax hike brings no money, more problems to Illinois cities
Some new lawmakers newer than others
This day in history
Lincoln Writers Club, genealogical society, Lincoln Christian Church and Farm Credit Services make Close Up
Police reports
Railer basketball
tonight:
Railers vs. SHG at Springfield, 7:30 p.m.
Tomorrow: Railers vs. Kankakee at home, 7:30 p.m.
AP news
LCU announces FY12 budget cuts
Bomke stresses need for spending cuts following tax increase
Quinn ambiguous about death penalty abolition
New lawmakers enter legislature with new spirit
Births:
Jozilyn Clea Bottrell
Keyton Michael Clark
Sydnee Mae Johnston
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Lincoln College basketball results
Red Lions defeat St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Logan Lanes: Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
City Briefs: Budget work, grants, Route 66 Garage Sale and more
Bill Gossett receives Ward 4 honor at council
City audit: clean books, department budgets still tight
Lincoln's birthday at Postville Feb. 5
State's attorney: Attempted 1st-degree murder to be sought in Korn Krib robbery
Logan County Board members express interests and concerns on new economic development plan
Legislature passes tax hike
Illinois OKs spending caps; unpaid bills left to linger
Death penalty abolition moves to governor's desk
This day in history
Digital photography class, Olympia FFA Alumni news, West Lincoln-Broadwell and Mount Pulaski High School honor rolls make the Close Up
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Book Look: 'The Empowered Patient,' 'Straight Talk, No Chaser' and 'The Flavor Thesaurus'
Laura on Life: Quality of life
2011 Eaton Corp. girls basketball tournament schedule
AP news
Logan County Board members express interests and concerns on new economic development plan
Korn Krib battery suspect arrested
State income tax increase still evolving
Topinka, Rutherford put GOP back on state's big stage
Quinn takes oath for full term as governor; speech offers few details
Births:
Brooklyn Abigail Edwards
Jory May Peacock
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Split N Gutter League
AP news
Lincoln not faring well in Reader's Digest contest
Moderate snow accumulation by end of Tuesday, followed by blowing, drifting snow and single-digit temperatures
Railers down Southeast 63-58 -- in Sports
Support scarce, tax hike vote delayed
Hundreds of state's managers set to be booted from union
Quinn, Simon swearing-in today
Recalls announced
Marriages
Railers down Southeast 63-58
Logan Lanes:
Rollin 66ers
Sunday Night Mixed
AP news
Marlin's last day at county includes reception
Armbrust has final day at Regions
Nominations end Monday for chamber's Pride & Progress Awards
'Beauty and the Beast' opens Thursday at LCHS
Influenza activity on the rise
'Amazon Tax' could push e-commerce out of Illinois
Schools look to tax plan for help
Dissolutions
Laura on Life: Geriatric pickup joint
Home Country: Toast for a new start
Railers fall to Springfield 43-42
Red Lions win 73-65
AP news
Lincoln Christian University named 'Best Christian Workplace'
LPD report: Increased load with less staff in 2010
Red Kettle campaign update
Barry Goldwater Jr. to speak at Lincoln Day Dinner
Top Dems: Deal ready on Illinois tax hike
House narrowly approves abolition of death penalty
Draw 4 Carroll winners, Andrew Gray and Lincoln Youth Wrestling results in Close Up
Letter:
Proposed law changes before the Illinois General
Assembly could affect schools
New limits on state
support; changes to collective bargaining rules and
regulations; and education employee organizations
propose education reform
Food inspection scores updated
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LC basketball results
Lincoln Railers basketball game: Railers host Springfield Friday night at 7:30
AP news
Armbrust to retire after 44-plus years in banking
By the numbers: Lincoln Fire Department's annual report shows highest volume of calls for rescue and emergency medical services
Income tax hike moving forward
Senate passes 'bold' Medicaid reform; measure heads to House
Latest proposal has new tweaks for existing gambling
Logan County FSA newsletter
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes:
Jay Bird League
Logan Lassies
AP news
Adams graduates from police management course
Civil War the topic of Jan. 28 event in Elkhart
New ALHF Healthcare Careers Scholarship applications now available
No surprise: December 2010 in Illinois was cold and snowy
Prosecutors: Don't rush death penalty vote
Dem leaders talk tax hike
State workers could get break on furlough pension costs
Flu facts
Births:
Willow Sue Cummings
Kaylyn Michelle Oltman
Hailey Jo Stiltz
Laura on Life: How to make memories precious
Logan Lanes:
AP news
City Briefs: Council holds brief meeting to start the year
Seasonal weight limits on Logan County highways begin Jan. 20
Medicaid reform slated for midweek, targets long-term care
Teachers' unions offer own education reform
Sweetener floated for existing boats as gaming expansion changes
Humane Society news, Soil Savers banquet and swing dance lessons make the Close Up
Picture page: New Year's Eve storm damages homes around Lake Petersburg
Birth: Brooklyn Marie Thomas
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Split N Gutter League
AP news
Mount Pulaski kicks off 175th anniversary celebration
Mount Pulaski begins yearlong celebration -- album
Fastest-growing Illinois careers listed
New consequences for Illinois speeders
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes: Sunday Night Mixed
AP news