Daily headlines
January 2013
After 39 years, Steve Shanle hangs up his mail pouch
By Shanle
co-worker and LDN contributor Teena Lowery
Steering
committee updates the public on downtown revitalization
project
Part 1:
An overview of the project
Atlanta's Murphy Hall, a building that shaped a community
From State's Attorney Jonathan Wright: January felony cases
County meeting minutes:
Personnel, Jan. 14
Board meeting, Jan. 15
U.S. poet laureate to speak at Lincoln Presidential Museum Feb. 7
Miller Park Zoo Stampede 5K run, 3K walk March 2
Library notes
AP news
Chamber's ag committee offering scholarships to local students and free breakfast to community
Lincoln police conduct compliance reviews:
Alcohol compliance report
Tobacco compliance report
State Bank of Lincoln recognized as a top lender
LCHS speech team to host regional competition this weekend
Logan County Art Association presents 'It's All About Love!'
New radon website feature provides more information about radon in Illinois
Football fans encouraged to 'buy local' as they celebrate game day
Winter tree ID workshop at Sugar Grove Nature Center
Birth: Sophia Jun Chen
Police reports
Fire reports
Logan Lanes: Split N Gutter League
Redbirds falter down the stretch, fall to Bradley 83-77
AP news
Making history come alive in Logan County through site interpreters
New management being sought for Palms Grill
The Palms' reputation backed up
Students celebrate community on the 1st day of Catholic Schools Week
Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3
Community shows support for the Phillips family
Flood watch: Heavy rain, gusty winds through tonight
Community Action's Cheeseburger in Paradise event set for March 23
Extension offers workshop on soil fertility
Immunization requirement for ALL 6th-12th-grade students
Illinois 2012-13 deer harvest totals 180,669
Wolverines advance in 8-1A regional
LJHS volleyball results from Saturday
LCU wins big over Principia
LCU beats Principia as Colclasure hits buzzer-beater
AP news
County committee hears reports on master plan, incubator business and wind farm progress, and considers social media policy
Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner
Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3
Magic comes to Lincoln Christian Church -- album
LCHS speech team continues to bring home the awards
Consolidated Republican primary election notice
Voter registration and grace period registration and voting for Republican primary
Illinois American Water announces environmental grant program
Recalls announced
Outdoors with Babe Winkelman: For family recreation, take the kids ice fishing!
Cooking with Kris: Pike and walleye
Zinzilieta, MD, receives Eveloff Award
No rhythm, no flow and at some points hard to watch, but a win is a win
Railers' season win No. 20 in pictures
Album 1 | Album 2
Lincoln College basketball
teams sweep Lincoln Land
By Justin Tierney
LC women's basketball results
LC wrestling results
Logan Lanes:
Friday Night Mixed
Sunday Night Mixed
Redbird trio named to CSJ All-America Team
Redbirds win 3rd straight, top Aces 67-62
AP news
Lincoln College brings ancient story of war and its impacts on society to the stage
Carroll schedule for National Catholic Schools Week
Zion schedule for National Lutheran Schools Week
Heather Heidbreder is ZLS December Student of the Month
Mount Pulaski High School honor rolls
Scholarship applications now available from ALMH
Mount Pulaski Rotary guest speaker Feb. 11: Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford
February Family Nature Exploration Day at Sugar Grove Nature Center
State fire marshal's office reminds residents to identify signs of carbon monoxide alarms wearing out
Home Country: Winter colors the world
Railer streak ends as rally falls short
By Jeff Benjamin
LJHS volleyball results
LCU women pull away for win over Calvary
AP news
Community representatives think ahead on disaster recovery measures
Historic Logan County courthouses to observe Abraham Lincoln's birthday Feb. 9
1st fundraiser set for new Abraham Lincoln statue
Relay For Life of Logan County receives American Cancer Society Relay All Star Award
Carroll Catholic School announces January Students of the Month
Service learning project at NH-M supports Humane Society
IEMA encourages participation in multistate earthquake drill Feb. 7
Lincoln's famed hat on display to mark 204th birthday
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
7-1A regional basketball results
Zion Lutheran volleyball results
AP news
City Briefs: City administrator hired; revenue and sewer collections up; police radios to be purchased; promotion in fire department
County meeting minutes:
Liquor, Jan. 2
Planning and zoning, Jan. 2
Law enforcement, Jan. 3
Road and bridge, Jan. 7
Insurance, Jan. 9
Historical society seeks submissions for new 'Neighborhoods' book
Lady Railers serving up breakfast Sunday
Alexa Meister is the Mount Pulaski January Senior-of-the-Month
Hartem FFA extends deadline for consignment auction
Lincoln College fall semester academic honors
Farm Service Agency announces important program dates
Illinois State Fair: Toby Keith tickets to go on sale
Birth: Weston Xavier Lacroix
Lincoln Junior High volleyball results
LCU fights back, falls short to Moody
LC men's basketball results
LC women's basketball results
AP news
City reaches a stalemate on Oglesby Avenue bridge
County to consider Lincoln TIF district
County meeting minutes:
Airport and farm, Jan. 7
Finance, Jan. 8
Building and grounds, Jan. 8
Animal control, Jan. 9
Board of whole, Jan. 9
Atlanta Public Library: Exciting times, growth in services
Atlanta Public Library: Exciting times, growth in services -- album
Illinois Woman's Press Association sponsors statewide high school journalism contest
Flu facts
From the Logan County Department of Public Health
State health department encourages cervical screenings, HPV vaccination
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Lincoln Junior High volleyball results
Logan Lanes: Split N Gutter League
AP news
Community celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. at scholarship breakfast
Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3
City Briefs: Police, fire, sewer and fiber optic included in workshop discussions
Council will consider hiring a 'temporary' city administrator
Know the 10
signs
Castle Manor and Alzheimer's Association host public meeting
Logan Co. Animal Rescue hosting fundraiser lunch
Lincoln woman attains NLAPW membership
Area Red Cross seeking hero nominations for 8th annual Heroes Breakfast
Fire and rescue reports
Mount Pulaski Lady Toppers take 20th win of the season -- album
Lincoln Youth Wrestling results
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
Forgy outlines 5-year capital improvement plan for city streets
LCHS presents 'I Never Sang for My Father'
Lincoln-Logan Crime Stoppers board accepting applications for scholarships
Gov. Quinn urges Illinoisans to participate in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Assault weapon
ban: a healthy ounce of prevention
A
perspective from
IDPH Director LaMar Hasbrouck
IEMA, American Lung Association announce radon video, poster contests
Letter: 2012 Red Kettle campaign report
Recalls announced
Prairie Engineers is the Chamber Business of the Week
Police reports
Railers sweep through competition at
County Market Winter Classic to finish with 5-0 championship
By Jeff
Benjamin
Lynx defense stymies Parkland
in conference-opening thriller; Lady Lynx fall 64-60
By Justin Tierney
LCU men come up short to Kuyper
LCU men defeat Great Lakes behind Cremeens, Shegogg
LCU women blow past Kuyper
LCU women struggle offensively, lose to Grace
Illinois State earns Valley win at Southern Illinois
Mayfield's
Mutterings: Illini need to right the ship
By Jeff
Mayfield
AP news
Cross, Porter and Bartletti join Prairie Engineers
How to boost historical interests with educational interpreters
ALMH featured in Memorial Health System annual report
LJHS announces students of the month for Sept.-Dec.
LJHS honor rolls: 1st quarter
State launches 'Where Fresh Is' campaign to promote Illinois produce
Illinois EPA sponsors annual contest for 5th-6th-grade students
Illinois history agency expands public outreach through social media
Sugar Grove offers backyard bird-watching workshop
Home Country: Better than the best doghouse
Railer winning streak extends
to 9 as season mark improves to 17-3
Wolverines take Logan County Conference title
Lincoln Junior High volleyball results
By Jeff Benjamin
'Illini Tie Together' planned for Jan. 27s
AP news
Oglesby Avenue bridge back on the city agenda next week
CEL school board shifts finance plan to complete
construction before 2014 deadline
Health, life safety bonds
will fund $2.5 million project
Gusty winds today followed by frigid temps to start week
Celebrating Abraham Lincoln's
birthday in Mount Pulaski
Brian 'Fox' Ellis to portray
William Herndon, Lincoln's law partner
LCHS honor rolls: 2nd 9 weeks | 1st semester
IDES offices closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
New phase of 'Boys in Blue' exhibit opens at Lincoln Presidential Museum
Birth: Harrison Joseph Danosky
Police reports
Carroll Catholic volleyball results
Logan Lanes: Split N Gutter League
AP news
Logan County Relay For Life kickoff potluck Monday
Absentee and early voting for the Lincoln Republican primary
American Legion Post 263 sponsors oratorical contest
Visitors to Memorial Health System hospitals encouraged to take precautions to prevent spread of influenza
Weekly Outlook: USDA reports provide some price direction
Birth: Marley Nicole Yoakum
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Railers continue to dominate
Winter Classic
By Jeff Benjamin
Defense,
rebounding push Lynx past Monmouth JV
By Justin Tierney
WLB closes regular season with 8th-grade win in Springfield
ZLS Lady Eagles volleyball results
LCU grabs another win
Illinois State falls at Wichita State
AP news
County agrees to place referendum on ballot to increase ambulance tax levy 5 cents
County board agendas and minutes now on countywebsite
Chamber recognizes excellence in the community
In Atlanta: New York director connects Tony Awards and USO program
Polar Plungers across Illinois will be freezin' for a reason Feb. 22-March 17
American Legion Auxiliary offers scholarship opportunities
Seniors warned about a scam to get cash
AP news
New candidate for Lincoln Ward 1
Christopher Harris to be tried in Peoria County
Harvest will host 10th anniversary Spring for Tea
Reign as radio speaking champion continues for LCHS senior Sara Shane
WLB honor roll
GED testing dates
Norm Newhouse will speak to Lincoln Woman's Club Wednesday
Local emergency assistance board to meet Jan. 29
Flu facts
From the Logan County Department of Public Health
Tax filing season opens Jan. 30
Growing unusual vegetables
State seeks nominations for Governor's Volunteer Service Awards
Police reports
Marriages
All-new sponsor, same old results
Lady Lynx comeback comes up
short against Millikin JV
By Justin Tierney
Lincoln Youth Wrestling results
LC wrestling results
AP news
Public meeting Jan. 29 to discuss downtown revitalization and redevelopment planning
LCHS Superintendent Bagby addresses school safety
Recycling remains a big project at Habitat for Humanity -- album
Kiwanis stirs up the soup for local kids -- album
10th Logan County sales tax payment received for school facilities
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 263 sponsors Americanism essay contest
State health director warns of a severe flu season
Recalls announced
Outdoors with Babe Winkelman: Late-season bucks in the afternoon
Cooking with Kris: Venison
Railers cruise past Mattoon 50-28
By Jeff Benjamin
County Market Glenwood Winter Classic:
Varsity tournament schedule, Jan. 14-19
Sophomore games, Jan. 15-21
Lady Lynx overcome turnover issues to
beat Illinois College JV
By Justin Tierney
LC women's basketball results
LCU falls to hot shooting of NIU
Logan Lanes:
Friday Night Mixed
Sunday Night Mixed
Illinois State rally falls short in 82-77 loss to Drake
AP news
Heritage In Flight Museum to receive funds for museum buildings
Rita Wells: January Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Wintry precipitation expected tonight into Sunday morning
Carroll Catholic 2nd-quarter honor roll
LAMS rehearsals for spring concert begin Feb. 5
Blood drive Thursday at Elkhart Christian Church
HOPE Mobile closed Jan. 31
Judge Lisa Holder White to become newest member and 1st African-American to sit on the 4th District Illinois Appellate Court
Authors to speak Wednesday and Thursday at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
Fire and rescue reports
Home Country: Goodbye to the good and the bad
Railers knock off 8th-ranked Lions to stay
near top of Central State Eight
By Jeff
Benjamin
LC women's basketball results
LCU holds off Central Christian
County Market Glenwood Winter Classic:
Varsity tournament schedule, Jan. 14-19
Sophomore games, Jan. 15-21
Logan Lanes:
Jay Bird League
Logan Lassies
AP news
Regional Superintendent Jean Anderson addresses county finance committee
Heritage branding: Henson
proposes new Lincoln statues for namesake town and other Logan
County communities
By D. Leigh
Henson
Jo Small Hilliard named administrator at Christian Village
Logan County Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee will meet Thursday
GOP committee to select replacement candidate for Lincoln Ward 1 alderman for the consolidated primary
Start the new year right with 'This Golden Age' at the Atlanta Public Library
Sugar Grove Nature Center: Backyard sugaring with Jim Wilson
Miller Park Zoo posts top numbers
Clash of styles expected as
Lincoln hosts Lanphier
By Justin Tierney
Chester-East Lincoln Panthers take home Logan County Conference title
AP news
It's
time for a 'Dream' breakfast
Joyce Kinzie/Martin Luther King
Jr. Scholarship Breakfast Jan. 21
Lincoln Christian Church restoration project well under way -- album
Electronics recycling Saturday
Widespread rain expected
County meeting minutes:
Animal control, Dec. 12
Insurance, Dec. 12
County board, Dec. 18
GOP committee to select replacement candidate for Lincoln Ward 1 alderman for the consolidated primary
Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society program schedule, Jan.-March
High levels of flu in Illinois
Red Cross releases tips to avoid the flu
Illinois transportation secretary announces 3 key traffic safety laws for 2013
Social Security announces new online services available with a 'my Social Security' account
New article explores Illinois' mixed reaction to Emancipation Proclamation
Police reports
Marriages
Wolverines drop pair on the road
LC women's basketball results
Logan Lanes: Split N Gutter League
Tyler Brown suspended indefinitely
AP news
City Briefs: Sale of donated property, appointment to joint review, new alderman highlight Monday night voting session
GOP committee to select replacement candidate for Lincoln Ward 1 alderman for the consolidated primary
Vacation may be over, but not the fun at Lincoln Christian Preschool -- album
No phone access to local recorded forecast and climate information
Seasonal weight limits on Logan County highways begin Jan. 20
Tony producer Heather Hitchens comes to 'Behind the Scenes' at the Atlanta Public Library & Museum
LCHS presents 'I Never Sang for My Father'
Lincoln's birthday month brings last chance for free field trips to presidential museum this school year
Celebrating Illinois' French roots at Lincoln Log Cabin
Madigan requests full 7th Circuit rehearing in public carry case
Police reports
Carroll Catholic volleyball vs. WLB
Lincoln Swish vs. Morton Heat
Illinois State comes up short at Missouri State
AP news
Carmitchel appointed to Lincoln City Council
GOP committee to select replacement candidate for Lincoln Ward 1 alderman for the consolidated primary
1st baby of the new year: Roman Emery Dea
Petition circulating to
take $1.8 million bond issue to referendum
By Jeff Brooks
County meeting minutes:
Coroner, Dec. 6
Ambulance, Dec. 6
Finance, Dec. 11
Flu facts from the Logan County Department of Public Health
Flu
contagion continues to increase; protect yourself and your
family
Extension offers webinars for small farms
Free online marketing workshop for farmers to be offered in Bloomington-Normal
IEMA offers tips for protecting homes, businesses from natural hazards
State agencies launch project to improve eligibility verification of Medicaid clients
LCU fails to complete the upset
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Council sets 2013 meeting schedule
Chester-East Lincoln bond issue comment
By Kenny Golden, CEL board member
Heartland College offers Community Education classes
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight meeting Jan. 19
Illinois in 2012: 2nd-warmest and 10th-driest on record
Author to be at Lincoln Presidential Museum to discuss 'Fall of the House of Dixie'
At the movies with Abe and Oscar
Film
experts, including Chicago Tribune critic, to discuss 'Lincoln'
movie
Emergency unemployment insurance continues
EUC claimants
should certify for benefits
IDES still faces budget cuts
MAP Task Force submits report to General Assembly
Home Country: A few things to do this year
Hartem holds off Mount Pulaski in Logan County showdown
Railers take down the Senators 52-29
LCU wins big over Nebraska Christian
AP news
Chester-East Lincoln bond issue comment
By Kenny Golden, CEL board member
Famed National Historic Place, Lincoln Public Library undergoes necessary renovations
Famed National Historic Place, Lincoln Public Library undergoes necessary renovations -- album
Education office offers TRS phone conferences for teachers
Blood drive Monday at Lincoln Masonic Center
East-central Illinois Rotarians present 'Journey into Dyslexia'
Think safety as snowmobile season begins in Illinois
Fire and rescue reports
Railers hope to avoid
Senators' upset bid
By Justin Tierney
LCU men come up short
LCU women hold on late for win
Koehler named Redbird football quarterbacks coach
AP news
County board ready to get down to business with new committees set
County committee minutes:
Planning & Zoning, Dec. 5
Sheriff, Dec. 6
EMA, Dec. 6
A 'raise' for people who get Social Security
'Thanks from the bottom
of our lungs'
5th anniversary of
the Smoke-Free Illinois Act
Changes to public health regulations to provide better health and safety protection for swimming facilities
IADD 'Digging into Drainage' conference Jan. 17-18
New year means new savings for families visiting Lincoln Presidential Museum
Births:
Mya Marie Devenbaugh
Avalynne Grace Marten
Park district notes
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
No. 16 Creighton holds off Illinois State 79-72
AP news
CEL holds levy hearing, prepares for bond issuance for building renovations, and reorganizes board
Lincoln alderman hopefuls asked to submit credentials
LCHS band and choir concert rescheduled
Bridge repair on 300th St. & 1400th Ave. south of Lake Fork to begin in January
United Way of Logan County to hold annual meeting Jan. 9
A great recipe for life ...
Railers finish Schnucks
Classic with 3-1 consolation
By Jeff
Benjamin
Attention caregivers: Federal benefit checks are going all-electronic
New Madigan-backed laws for 2013
Illinois Department of Agriculture lab receives certification
Illinois and the Korean War, January 1953
Recalls announced
Open house Sunday for Fern Stadsholt
Railers
finish Schnucks Classic with 3-1 consolation
By Jeff Benjamin
Logan Lanes:
Friday Night Mixed
Sunday Night Mixed
Redbirds drop Valley opener at Indiana State
AP news