Daily headlines
January 2014
Tourism still concerned about legal fees
New winter storm headed for central Illinois Friday night into Saturday (NWS)
Cold winter stats (NWS)
LCU Hall of Fame inductions, alumni game set for Saturday
Safe Ride available for Super Bowl
Logan County special meeting notice for Monday
LCU welcomes D.R. Hubbard for Webb Lectureship
DeWilde named ALMH Employee of the Month
Lincoln College fall 2013 academic honors
Russel Allen Garden Day to be March 15
Madigan proposes
business tax cut
Savings
estimated at $700 million in FY14
Abraham Lincoln Association celebrates 205th birthday of Abraham Lincoln
Confiscating
guns
By Jim Killebrew
Wolverines advance to sectionals
Lincoln College men's & women's basketball results
Braves ride second-half run to I-74 rivalry win over Redbirds
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Tourism board discusses plan to repair world's largest covered wagon
Ballot information and consolidated polling places for primary election
Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation supports hospice
Hartsburg-Emden FFA selling Florida strawberries
Flu
facts
From the Logan County Department of Public Health
House-Senate negotiators announce bipartisan agreement on final farm bill
Lucas praises House passage of farm bill conference report
Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau regarding House passage of the farm bill
11th annual Central Illinois Composting Symposium
Robots are coming!
40 high school robotics teams to compete in Pekin's first
regional robotics competition
Promises broken; promises renewed
By Jim Killebrew
Illinois lawyer disciplinary orders for January term
Logan County Board and committee meeting schedule for February (PDF)
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Wolverines pull upset at regional
Red Lions steal a victory at the last minute
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
A secret in Logan County: Live-ammo police
training site recognized nationally in the profession
Part 3: What lies
ahead for 'The Range'
Super Car Wash celebrates 25 years — album
Community Action Head Start launches recruiting in Logan County
Rotary honors members
at January meeting
Don Jordan named Member of the Quarter
RMA announces 2014 crop insurance guidelines for cover crops
SIU Springfield School of Medicine launches first hand transplant program in Illinois
Historic retrials generate money for preservation
Presidential oath
By Jim Killebrew
Lincoln Writer's Club will meet Feb. 11
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BloNoSmoke named New Business of the Year, and Prairie Engineers, Distinguished Business of the Year
Album 1 | Album 2
A secret in Logan County:
Live-ammo police training site recognized nationally in the
profession
Part 2: How 'The Range' came to be
Mount Pulaski gives it up to Delavan on homecoming night
Album 1 |
Album 2
|
Album 3
By Teena Lowery
Peak wind gusts from Sunday night (NWS)
LCHS second-quarter and first-semester honor rolls
December unemployment falls to 8.6 percent
Park and Recreational Facility Construction program accepting grant applications
Free opportunities for fun and education
Preview of State
of the Union
By Jim Killebrew
Lincoln Low Vision Support Group to meet Feb. 10
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes:
Friday Night Mixed League
Sunday Night Mixed League
Redbirds fall 76-62 at Indiana State
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IDOT winter crews
ready for whiteout conditions, high winds, cold temperatures
statewide
Motorists
reminded: 'Ice & Snow, Take it Slow'
Peak wind gusts from Sunday night (NWS)
A secret in Logan County:
Live-ammo police training site recognized nationally in the
profession
Part 1: A tour of 'The Range'
Logan County Highway Department celebrates 100 years
Visitors to ALMH encouraged to take precautions to prevent spread of influenza
Railers crowned
champions of County Market Classic
By Jeff Benjamin
Railers vs. Rochester
Album 1 |
Album 2
By Debbie
Olden
Railers vs. Chatham Glenwood
Album 1 |
Album 2
|
Album 3
By Debbie
Olden
Mayfield's Mutterings:
Illini slump
reaches six games
By
Jeff Mayfield
Hartem FFA seeking consignments for annual auction
Park district notes
Health care workforce report
released
Group
makes recommendations for more health care providers to meet
demand due to Affordable Care Act
IEMA encourages people to test homes for radon during Radon Action Month in January
Big government logic
By Jim Killebrew
Recalls announced
P&M Communications is the Chamber Business of the Week
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
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Logan County Highway Department celebrates 100 years
Beason man dies in single-car accident (PDF)
Visitors to ALMH encouraged to take precautions to prevent spread of influenza
Sheriff and police chief: Discovery ID's portrayal of Dillen Constant outrageous!!!
Too many Cooks spoil the soup
for Jacksonville
By Jeff
Benjamin
Album 1 | Album 2
By Debbie Olden
Crusaders are countywide eighth-grade champs
Illinois motorists reminded to be aware of potentially dangerous travel conditions during winter months
215,000 job openings
online in December
Median
earnings between $10 and $48 an hour
Community gardening and urban farming workshop coming to Springfield
25th Illinois Horse Fair is the one you'll want to see
Meyer elected president of Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs
Summer Robbins crowned 2014 Miss Illinois County Fair
Home Country: Thoughts at daybreak
Let
me be remembered ...
Presidential doctrine
Dissolution
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Lincoln building and safety officer: '2013 was a very good year'
Mount Pulaski welcomes Casey's General Store — album
A little snow, lots of wind and continued cold forecast through Tuesday
Snowfall this winter well above normal (NWS)
Sports night at Behind the Scenes at the Atlanta Public Library
Extraordinary nurses to be recognized at ALMH
High schoolers invited to register early for Vine Conference
New sales tax
allocation rules filed
Emergency rules effective immediately
Response to the Jim Killebrew commentary 'Race card; really?'
Family attitude helpful to children
By Jim Killebrew
State announces a multimillion-dollar settlement with Genworth
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Wolverines split pair on eighth-grade night
LJHS wrestling results
Redbirds fall to No. 4-ranked Shockers 70-55
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County Briefs: Enterprise zone extension considered
Prospective performing arts students invited for a day of discovery at Lincoln College
Dangerous wind chills -15 to -29 through Friday
Railers plow past Raiders
and never look back
By Jeff
Benjamin
Album 1 |
Album 2
By Debbie Olden
Ticket sales start Feb. 3 for 31st annual Spring for Tea
Extension seminar offers continuing education in soil and water management
$50,000 Ameren Illinois donation allows Illinois Raptor Center to spread its wings
New York conservatives: Get out!
By Jim Killebrew
Police reports
Marriage license
Fire and rescue reports
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Celebration of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. brings community together
Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3
Mount Pulaski Courthouse will celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday Feb. 8
Emma Stewart is January Senior-of-the-Month at Mount Pulaski High School
McDonald's restaurants encourage customers to 'Give a Little Love' to Ronald McDonald House Charities
Race card; really?
By Jim
Killebrew
Department of Insurance monthly disciplinary report now available online
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
CEL defeats Mount Pulaski in county tournament
Lincoln College to offer men's club volleyball
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
IDOT road conditions map
City Briefs: Investment policy, sewer and hazard plans discussed to vote Tuesday night
Mining appeal: Motions brought to a close; judge takes over
Home Sweet Home expands leadership at Lincoln Mission Mart
LCU renovations made possible by Woods Foundation gifts
Railers hand Alexander his 700th win
Album 1 |
Album
2
By Debbie Olden
School sales tax report
New Holland-Middletown service learning to benefit Humane Society
IEMA encourages people to resolve to be prepared in 2014
Farmers invited to seminars on conservation cropping
Letter: Responses to Joseph Darter's commentaries
Cease-fire to class warfare
By Jim Killebrew
New professional license report available online
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes: Sunday Night Mixed League
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Discovery ID to air documentary on Beason murders tonight at 8
Downtown Lincoln
revitalization moves forward with first streetscape plan
Horse
stables and farm lease also pass
Wilmert appreciated
New Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan on city agenda for Tuesday
Family Lego Day assembles piles of smiles
Album 1 | Album 2
Second verse, same as the first — Railers drop another one 55-52
By Jeff
Benjamin
Album 1
|
Album 2
By Debbie Olden
Civil rights lawsuit filed against Lincoln resident, officers and the city
2014 Relay For Life kickoff party Jan. 27
Fundraiser for Kaylee Helton
on Feb. 8 at Lincoln Knights of Columbus
Donations
needed for auctions
Lincoln College announces tuition freeze for 2014-15
Honor rolls:
Carroll Catholic
Mount Pulaski
Madison Genseal is the December Student of the Month at Illini Central
Martin Luther King Jr. struggles
By Jim Killebrew
Recalls announced
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Eaton Corp. girls basketball tournament schedule (PDF)
Lincoln Jr. High basketball results
LCU battles Grace but fails to overcome
LCU women travel to Michigan, disappoint
Logan Lanes:
Redbirds earn Valley road win at Drake 77-63
Hot shooting leads ISU women past Evansville 78-54
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Civil rights lawsuit filed against Lincoln resident, officers and the city
In an intense game, Lions slip past Railers
55-52
By Jeff Benjamin
Album 1
| Album 2
By Debbie Olden
Hartsburg-Emden Stags champions in seventh-grade Logan County tournament
2013 annual home sales
From the Logan County Board of Realtors
Dylan Hull is the Illini Central November Student of the Month
Madigan urges consumers to protect against identity theft in wake of data breaches
State fire marshal warns the public to beware of fire danger from alternative heat sources
IDHS announces new FOID mental health reporting requirements
Nearly $12 million approved for Nov. 17 tornado survivors
Attorney general appeals decision allowing chemical waste disposal at Clinton Landfill
American Red Cross issues new app for pet first-aid
Memorial Health System, SIU HealthCare launch quality alliance
Slim Randles' Home Country: Stop the music
Quitting smoking
is profitable
By Jim Killebrew
Better late than
never
By Joseph Darter
Thursday night Lincoln Jr. High basketball results
Lincoln Youth Wrestling results
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Logan County Board member resigns
County finance supports review of four local economic agencies
Central Illinois Ag seeks inclusion in local enterprise zone
Cold and snowy with slight warming through Sunday (NWS)
Tri-County Rocketry welcomes kids
Saturdays, Jan. 18 &
Feb. 15
Cabin fever: Quilt and fiber arts
This weekend Lincoln's New
Salem demonstrates transformation of wool into quilts and blankets
Slow Food Film Festival scheduled for Jan. 25
Abortion research
By Jim Killebrew
Birth: Breighlynn May Gill
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Peripheral artery disease: Screening and early treatment can save your legs and your life
Lions vs.
Railers: No. 1 against No. 2
Friday night game promises suspense for
everyone
By Jeff
Benjamin
County Market Winter Classic schedule at Jacksonville (PDF)
Wolverines drop pair at home
Redbirds win 79-78 OT thriller over Evansville
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Local contractor asks city to help lower property taxes in Lincoln
Lincoln Rural celebrates its members at annual awards night
LAMS seeks voices for spring concerts
HSLC general membership meeting Jan. 29
Lincoln Junior High honor roll
Flu
facts
From the Logan County Department of Public Health
ACA enrollment numbers announced for first three months
Grand opening of 'Lincoln: History to Hollywood' at presidential museum Friday
Gov. Quinn requests nominations for Volunteer Service Awards
Illinois Farm Bureau proposals shape American Farm Bureau Federation policy
Madigan names new solicitor general
Embarrassed by children
By Jim Killebrew
Lions vs. Railers: No. 1
against No. 2
Friday night game promises suspense for everyone
By Jeff Benjamin
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Lincoln Jr. High basketball results
Eighth-grade Logan County tournament schedule
Lady Lynx basketball results
Red Lions earn wins in Iowa and Missouri
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Atlanta Public Library undergoing major restoration
Album
City seeks public comments on safe routes to school
LCHS board meeting notice
Keep rural schools growing with America's Farmers Grow Rural Education
Declassified
transcripts ... Benghazi
By Jim Killebrew
Births:
Carter Adam Doolin
Aeris Mae Ginger
Caleb Michael Horn
Alyssa Grace Long
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
CEL takes pair from A-C Central
Lincoln Junior High volleyball results
Lynx fall to Illinois Wesleyan
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Logan County Airport annual upgrade projects coming to a close
Rev. Dr. Carroll Richards to speak at Kinzie/King Breakfast at Lincoln College
Healthy Communities Partnership receives $3,000 CVS Caremark Community Grant
Second annual 'Rt. 66 Reinterpreted' Art Project now seeking entries
Capt. Benjamin Sloot to speak at Woman's Club tea Wednesday
Honor rolls:
Mount Pulaski Grade School
New Holland-Middletown
West Lincoln-Broadwell
Governor's Council on Health and Physical Fitness helps Illinoisans start a healthy new year
Unraveling
America
By Jim Killebrew
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Lincoln Jr. High basketball
Logan Lanes: Sunday Night Mixed League
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Mission Mart to move to Sangamon Street
Home Sweet Home Ministries expands efforts in Lincoln
Kiwanis and Oasis share proceeds from chili fundraiser
Album 1 | Album 2
Arlee Theater to host free movie Saturday
LCHS to host FAFSA workshop Jan. 22
'Mom's Night Out'
focuses on healthy families
Register now for Feb. 28 event
Melody A. Anderson earns Income Certified Professional designation
Unemployment insurance tax rates fall in 2014
Economic recovery
By Jim Killebrew
Recalls announced
Neal Tire is the Chamber Business of the Week
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Railers teeter-totter to victory marking
Alexander's win 699
By
Jeff Benjamin
Album 1 | Album 2
Toppers top Stags 54-41
Album 1 | Album 2
Red Lions devour Emmaus Bible College Eagles
Logan Lanes: Friday Night Mixed League
Stifling second-half defense leads ISU to 59-50 win over Loyola
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Thursday night fire destroys home on 1950th Street
Now is the time to prepare for tax season
BBB advises caution on refund anticipation loans
Red Cross calls for blood donors after severe weather
Illinois named five-star state by MADD for efforts to keep drunk drivers off roads
Notice to Bloomington commuters: Portion of Constitution Trail to temporarily close
Chris Cox, Yvonne Barteau headline 25th Illinois Horse Fair
Abraham Lincoln and the case of the mysterious letter
Outdoors with Babe Winkelman: A dog's life
Home Country: Cold talk
Chris Christie foibles
By Jim Killebrew
Effort good, execution
not as Lincoln stays undefeated
By Jeff Benjamin
Railers put another notch on the scoreboard — album
CEL splits pair with Springfield Christian
Crusaders take two over Mount Pulaski
Lincoln Junior High volleyball results
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
City departments pull together to plow streets
Logan County clerk offers insight into March 18 primary
March 18 primary election notice to elderly and people with disabilities
Electronics recycling at Habitat for Humanity this Saturday
Flu activity increasing in Illinois — widespread
Slow Food Springfield announces fifth annual film festival lineup
Poetry for and by children
Police reports
Dissolutions
Fire and rescue reports
Redbirds fall to No. 6 Shockers on the road
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Come be a part of 4-H
Special events to start at the
end of this month
Light snow, freezing drizzle and freezing rain Friday and Saturday
How cold did it get? (NWS)
December finished cold in Illinois
Book Look: 'Go: A Kidd’s Guide to Graphic Design'
Demand for local training increases with new concealed carry law
Start the new year by looking back in time
Two experts on the Civil War era to visit
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in January
Income inequality
By Jim Killebrew
Are your meetings a waste of time?
Fire and rescue reports
Police reports
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Preservation commission recommends historic district for downtown Lincoln
Tourism bureau debates paying bill and how to use grant funds
Warming trend to bring snow, freezing rain, then rain
Seasonal weight limits on Logan County highways
Atlanta Library announces changes to January schedule
January activities at Sugar Grove Nature Center
Heartland Horseman's Challenge to feature Illinois-based horsemen and horse rescues at 25th Illinois Horse Fair
No
free stuff
By Jim Killebrew
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
The mystery of the Ku Klux Klan in Atlanta unveiled
ALMH welcomes first baby of 2014
911 / ETSB scheduled meetings for 2014
County meeting minutes:
Building and grounds, Dec. 3
Sheriff, coroner, ambulance, EMA, Dec. 5 (PDF)
Adjourned board session, Dec. 17
Lincoln Presidential Museum to mark King's birthday with free admission for community groups
Energy crisis
By Jim Killebrew
Reporter of decisions has retired after nearly three decades of service to the Illinois Supreme Court
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
CCS-NHM-ZLS vs. St. Agnes
Lincoln Youth Wrestling results for Saturday
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Life-threatening conditions today:
dangerously bitter cold and blowing snow
Wind chill warning: 35 below to near 50 below zero
Lincoln City Hall closed today
Monday night council meeting rescheduled for Jan. 14
Springfield Clinic offices closed due to weather emergency
Lincoln contracts with CMT for long-term sewage control plan
Clark Kent was in the
building on Saturday night
Railers score an
unimpressive win over Normal West
By Jeff Benjamin
Album by Debbie Olden
Mayfield's Mutterings:
Illini cage Nittany
Lions
Illinois moves to
13-2, 2-0 with a 75-55 win over Penn State
By Jeff Mayfield
Voting agenda for tonight's Lincoln City Council meeting
(PDF)
(This meeting
has been canceled. It is rescheduled to Jan. 14 at 7
p.m., prior to the committee of the whole.)
Logan County tentative multiplier announced
State health dept. warns residents about hypothermia and frostbite risk as cold grips the state
Park district notes
County meeting minutes:
Airport and farm, Nov. 4
Road and bridge, Nov. 4
EMA, ambulance, sheriff, coroner, Nov. 7 (PDF)
Animal control, Nov. 13
Insurance and legislative, Nov. 13
Adjourned session, Nov. 19 (PDF)
Illinois combats antibiotic resistance
Common sense lost in government
By Jim Killebrew
Recalls announced
CEFCU is the Chamber Business of the Week
LCU men drop second game at Cookson Hills Classic
LCU men finish Cookson Hills Classic
Logan Lanes: Friday Night Mixed League
Redbirds secure first
Valley win
Defeat Southern Illinois
66-48
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Hampton announces purchase of Lincoln Holiday Inn Express
Cleanup efforts continue
after first major storm of 2014
Anticipating
round two as new storm enters Illinois
State health dept. warns residents about hypothermia and frostbite risk as cold grips the state
BBB alert: Watch for scams following Target data breach
5K for Kaylee rescheduled for March 8
County meeting minutes:
Sheriff, ambulance, coroner, EMA, Oct. 3 (PDF)
Airport and farm, Oct. 7
Road and bridge, Oct. 7
Adjourned session, Oct. 16
Waste management, Oct. 16 (PDF)
Memorial Health System, Passavant Area Hospital move closer to affiliation
New year, new savings at Lincoln Presidential Museum
Home Country: Young again before breakfast
Abortion effect
By Jim Killebrew
LCU men fall short in Cookson basketball opener
Missouri State holds off Redbirds in OT
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Mount Pulaski Courthouse hosts fourth annual New Year's Eve tolling
Old Man Winter preparing to huff his worst on us: Snow, bitter cold and wind in weekend forecast
Lincoln City Council meeting and holiday schedule (PDF)
Red Cross invites eligible donors to give blood during National Blood Donor Month
County meeting
minutes:
Sheriff, ambulance, EMA, coroner, Sept. 5
Personnel, Sept. 9
Health, Sept. 9
Road and bridge, Sept. 9
Animal control, Sept. 11
NSA surveillance
Police reports
Marriages
Dissolutions
Fire and rescue reports
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Seth Goodman: Young local businessman rapidly checking off bucket list
Agenda for today's Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County board meeting (PDF)
Change of date for Logan County Road and Bridge Committee meeting
Flu facts
From the
Logan County Department of Public Health
Library notes
Mayfield's Mutterings: Illini wrap the
perfect gift
Illinois dumps Indiana 83-80 in
OT
By Jeff Mayfield
New laws in effect for Illinois
Illinois State Police issue
traffic safety reminders on new 2014 laws
Illinois bans cellphone use while driving; rural
highway speed limit increased; penalties for violations stiffen
IDOT and Illinois Tollway announce 70 mph locations for new law on interstate highways
State enacts 219 new laws for 2014
Illinois State Police provide update on concealed carry program before Jan. 5
Scandal
By Jim Killebrew
Department of Insurance undergoes review for accreditation and receives recognition
Birth: Tucker William Notto
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes:
Friday Night Mixed League
Sunday Night Mixed League
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
January 2014