Daily headlines
June 2009
Free bicentennial program kicks off Lincoln Heritage Days, July 2-4
United Way teams up with IGA for summer fundraiser
Sen. Brady: End state subsidy forced by anti-business policies
IDOT suspends lane closures to give motorists a break
'The Pirates of
Penzance,' Lincoln Masonic Center blood drive, Lincoln Lions
Club, Immanuel Lutheran Church and Lincoln Heritage Days
celebration in Close Up
By Mike Fak
Cucurbit insects,
bagworms and pruning evergreens
By John Fulton
Police reports
Lincoln Heat 12U win tournament
Ace Hardware defeats Bennett Funeral Home 12-10
Lincoln Legion drops game to Macon Co.
AP news
Saturday evening storm surprises Logan County
Personality of the Week
The howls and
yowls in this week's POW favor the Humane Society of Logan County
Humane Society dog wash cleans up again -- in pictures
Ill. Republicans using newfound leverage in budget talks
State minimum wage rises to $8 an hour on July 1
Recall information
Police reports
Lincoln Legion has a rough weekend
Logan Lanes: Summer Super Four
AP news
Ins and outs of the Logan
County property tax system
GIS: How new
tools and formulas assess farmland
4-H mini camp program next week
U of I releases e-mails about clout admissions
Illinois has 2,875 confirmed and probable H1N1 influenza cases, 12 deaths
Chemical inventory reporting violation: EPA settles with Environmental Management Corp., Lincoln
Marriages
Dissolutions
YMCA notes
Laura on Life: Sprinkler mania
Home Country (column)
Mustang baseball
AP news
City briefs: Storm cleanup; Union Street; Ward 1 vacancy; fiber optics could be in Lincoln's future
County requests uses for hotel-motel taxes
Chemical inventory reporting violation: EPA settles with Environmental Management Corp., Lincoln
Elkhart Hill historical tours July 18
State fire marshal urges fireworks safety as 4th of July nears
Univ. of Illinois raises tuition by 2.6%
Humane Society, St. John's
anniversary in Hartsburg, 2009 CROP Walk,
Lincoln College baseball outings, Land of Lincoln Soil Savers
outing and Lincoln Farmers’ Market in Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Logan Lanes: Cards-Cubs-NFL League
Lincoln Legion defeats Jacksonville 13-12 in 10 innings
AP news
City: Elkhart Grain request for enterprise zone sparks debate
Real estate tax bills going out this week
ALMH offers free sports medicine clinic every week
San Jose Homemakers install officers
Lawmakers go home amid budget confusion
Vascular diseases of
trees; pumpkin planting; Japanese beetle control
By John Fulton
Red, White & True Mysteries: British scientist left mysterious mark in Washington
Mustang baseball
Lincoln Senior Legion takes a wild one from Rantoul
AP news
New Lincoln fire station discussions commence
Bulletin: Mount Pulaski-Elkhart blacktop closed today
Just 1 more day for heat wave
State provides cooling centers in extreme heat conditions
School and athletic physicals available on HOPE Mobile at special rates
Hartsburg-Emden FFA named a Gold Emblem chapter
Thousands call for higher taxes in Illinois
Police reports
Book Look: 'Super Crocs and Monster Wings: Modern Animals' Ancient Past'
Laura on Life: Gypsy cleaning fairies
HOPE Mobile schedule for July
New Web site for
cancer help
American
Cancer Society expanding efforts to assist people fighting
cancer
Lincoln White against BNGSA Storm
Lincoln Chill White weekend scores
AP news
Hazardous heat conditions expected through Wednesday
ALMH Foundation buys equipment for jaundiced babies
ALMH adds speech therapy service
Important heat-related information from IDPH
Blago's politics all in day's work
Middletown Presbyterian Church, Quilters at
Heart, flag football at the YMCA, Super Cruise for St. Jude, Nitro
Joe and Lucky Six winners make the Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Engagement: Bergman-Runyon
This week's 'Viewpoint' guest
Manley family thanks community
AP news
Personality of the
Week
Volunteering in a New York minute: Linda and Stuart Churchill
Be careful out there
Heat advisory in effect till 7 p.m.
Important heat-related information from IDPH
Brady chastises governor's plan, offers alternative to budget woes
Power back for most Ameren utility users
Missouri, Illinois governors promote high-speed rail project
Recall information
Police reports
Mustang baseball
AP news
Smiley lists economic partnership's recent accomplishments in news brief
Relay for Life ignores the weather -- in pictures
Quinn wants tax vote Wednesday
Blagojevich wanted 'special letter' for UI applicant
Beat the heat
Mount Pulaski
offering free swim day this Sunday
IDPH director reports Illinois has 2,526 confirmed and probable H1N1 influenza cases, 10 deaths
Gibbs: No Obama endorsement in Illinois race
Marriages
Dissolutions
YMCA notes
Laura on Life: A ticking time bomb
Home Country (column)
Logan Lanes: Summer Super Four
AP news
County briefs: Enhanced 911; Elkhart to Mount Pulaski; Melody Shew recognized; Diane Stevenson appointed to TB board; new District 6 candidate comes forth
Stay
safe this weekend
Monitor
weather reports as there is a potential for severe weather this
afternoon through Sunday
AMVETS answers questions about All Veterans Park
W.D. Boyce Council sweepin' the area and keepin' it clean
Illinois NWS partners with Little League to educate participants and fans about lightning dangers
Special hours for Lincoln landfill
National, state unemployment figures reach 25-year highs
Relay for Life, blood drive,
Lincoln Air Rifle Klub and Junior Master Gardeners make
Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
AP news
At
dawn's first light, parts of Lincoln go dark
Another storm pounds city
Dawn storm swipe at Lincoln leaves damage
Special hours for Lincoln landfill
County decides
property, casualty and workers' compensation insurance
Board
approves Elkhart Grain Elevator property for enterprise zone
Legislature to return on Tuesday
Police reports
Park district notes
Red, White & True Mysteries: Are superstitions an American tradition?
Bronco game reports
AP news
County decides
property, casualty and workers' compensation insurance
Board approves
Elkhart Grain Elevator property for enterprise zone
Logan County grand jury issues 5 indictments
Bicycle safety program planned for June 27
Health dept. advises of steps to avoid West Nile virus
Paper sues Univ. of Illinois for academic records
Oasis notes
Park district notes
Mount Pulaski community calendar for July
Book Look: 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Baby Sign Language'
Laura on Life: The pit stop
Lincoln Chill White scores
AP news
City: 5 new or promoted firefighters take oaths; treasurer's report; and other business
Retail store, Birdsong, opens in Elkhart
Authentically
staged vintage kitchenware and treasures
Stay alert to changes in the weather
Forecast includes the possibility of severe storms through
Friday
Lincoln College fine arts students to work at Six Flags
Railsplitter Antique Auto Club and Main Street Lincoln to host St. Jude fundraiser June 27
Quinn: Lawmakers must come back to Springfield and face reality
The Humane
Society, Zion Lutheran, Habitat for Humanity, benefit for Nick
Tibbs and the YMCA in Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Weekly Outlook: Corn and soybean markets face uncertainty
This week's 'Viewpoint' guest
Mustang baseball
AP news
Personality of the Week
An ambassador of kindness and caring: LaVeta Zurkammer
Fatal crash on Old Route 66 kills Lincoln man
Saturday afternoon on the square -- in pictures
A Saturday in Elkhart -- in pictures
Scout Troop 102 works hard for summer camp -- in pictures
Latest Ill. budget impasse raises new questions
Recall information
Police reports
Japanese beetles;
moss in lawns
By John Fulton
Lincoln Senior Legion report
AP news
Hampton Inn celebrates 1 year in Lincoln
H.O.G. wild at The Mill -- in pictures
Route 66 Garage Sale: Part 1 -- in pictures
Route 66 Garage Sale: Part 2 -- in pictures
Workers' comp and property liability insurance choice loads board's plate
Audits slap Ill. agencies for waste, lax oversight
Dissolutions
Letter: Support state income tax increase
YMCA notes
Laura on Life: Defying the odds
Home Country (column)
Lincoln College women's soccer signs Glover
AP news
State public health director
encourages precautions as H1N1 influenza continues to circulate
Clean your hands, cover your cough and contain your germs by staying
home if you are sick
Workers' comp and property liability insurance choice loads board's plate
No smoking: Historic vote could bring new limits
Budget impasse threatens mental health programs
University of Illinois admissions investigated
Illinois home foreclosure filings slow in May
LCHS Class of '77,
Humane Society, Friday night bike rides, Culver's, Cumberland
Presbyterian, Lincoln Circuit Ride and Zion honor roll all in
Close Up
By Mike Fak
AP news
WHO raises influenza H1N1 to
pandemic alert
US response to H1N1 announcement
Local plans in place
Civil War monument committee begins process of examining bids
City briefs
Grain
elevator requests enterprise zone; street overlay projects; new
fire station possibilities; should city seek grant that would
bring new firemen; bicycle safety day scheduled; 1859 records
found in the attic
U of I won't release 'clout list' test scores
Governor, lawmakers still talking about budget
Police reports
Red, White & True Mysteries: Secret agent's art imitated his lifestyle as a spy
AP news
City briefs
Grain
elevator requests enterprise zone; street overlay projects; new
fire station possibilities; should city seek grant that would
bring new firemen; bicycle safety day scheduled; 1859 records
found in the attic
A guide to this weekend's Route 66 Garage Sale event
Mill to get spotlight during Route 66 weekend
Quinn using guilt to sway lawmakers
Quinn to appoint panel to study U of I admissions
Memorial celebration for Penny Werschey Moore
Oasis notes
Laura on Life: Frogs, jello and character
Chill White split doubleheader
AP news
Hard work dishes up a
healthy portion of the American dream in Lincoln
Lizzy's
Place serving all-American breakfasts, salads and meals
Global Tech Training, local trade school, ready to start training students
Barbara Logan is ALMH June Employee of the Month
More days, money spent by Ill. visitors in 2008
Ill. human services agencies rally against budget
ALMH golf outing and dinner,
Washington-Monroe honor roll, West Lincoln-Broadwell honor roll,
and YMCA field trips all in Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Herbicide drift; insects to watch for
By John Fulton
Weekly Outlook: Will the US run out of soybeans?
This week's 'Viewpoint' guest
May food inspection scores
AP news
LCGHS cemetery walk a success
Personality of the Week
A lifetime supporting the
arts is no act: Jean Gossett
Fairy Tale Princess Tea
sign-up deadline Friday
Proceeds to
benefit Harvest of Talents
Ameren asking for rate increases
Citizens Utility Board: Ameren's request a slap in the face to consumers
State rep says he wants resignations at U of I
Matthew Barker receives Eagle Scout honor
Recall information
Police reports
Writing club to meet on Tuesday
Mustang baseball
Mustang softball
AP news
LCGHS cemetery walk Saturday -- in pictures
Sen. Bomke: Legislators back to the drawing board on budget
'Click It or Ticket' directed patrols results
County seal coat operations to begin
1st bird in Illinois tests positive for West Nile virus
Dissolutions
YMCA notes
Laura on Life: Dad's Day
Home Country (column)
AP news
Junky properties, airport development, burn ordinance top town hall discussion
IDOT and county health dept. to offer free child seat inspections Monday
State budget panel offers ideas for $500 million in cuts
Officials talk layoffs after state budget meeting
Evaluating economic alternatives for late planting
Zonta, Catholic Charities, Megan Siddens,
Tifanee Reeves, Natalie Schaller, Megan Opperman, Kristen Marten
and Cumberland Presbyterian Women's Ministry all in Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Logan Lanes: Summer Super Four
AP news
Junky properties, airport development, burn ordinance top town hall discussion
Astronaut's parents visit Washington-Monroe School
Fred and Sharon Altman give students perspective on space
Parents of astronaut Scott Altman visit Washington-Monroe School -- in pictures
5th-wettest spring on record
Proposed Ill. budget held up by Senate president
Red, White & True Mysteries: Who is the most important inventor in U.S. history?
Police reports
Logan Lanes:
AP news
Storm launches evening rush of emergency responses
Missing tubers, domestic violence and hit-and-run
Separate incidents leave women lying beside roadways
Peasley Memorials announces grand opening
Construction begins on ALMH replacement hospital
Fact sheet
Groundbreaking for new hospital -- in pictures
Another positive step in Lincoln Estates' future
State and local officials seek uses for beautiful grounds and
buildings
City to begin mosquito spraying
Logan County LEPC meeting notice
4-H Bicycle Show results
Oasis notes
Graduates: Lincoln Junior High School
Book Look: 'The Complete Book of Pickling'
Laura on Life: What else is down there?
AP news
City: Aldermen settle on streets and funding
New mix includes College, South State, West Kickapoo and
Broadway streets; bike path funding still sought
Appointments; brick walkways to be discussed; environmental
testing at former gas production plant; and other city news
Logan County
serves as liaison in international emergency preparedness
Polish delegates welcomed at 911 communications center
Lincoln Jaycees' Relay for Life fundraiser
Lawmakers take home $500 million for districts
Quinn, top lawmakers continue budget talks
DAR scholastic awards; West Lincoln-Broadwell, Mount Pulaski
Grade School, Mount Pulaski High School and New
Holland-Middletown Elementary District 88 announce their
academic awards for Close Up
By Mike Fak
Foundation sprays,
leaf diseases, tomato care
By John Fulton
This week's 'Viewpoint' guests
Legal Eagles drop opener in Mustang League
AP news
Dr. Kristen Green-Morrow named Rotarian of the Year
Logan County under severe thunderstorm watch this afternoon
Polish delegation takes a tour of our 911 center -- in pictures
Lincoln freshman ag class finishes year -- in pictures
Ill. Senate votes to raise state income tax
Recall information
Police reports
Library notes
Lincoln Chill White 12 & under softball at Pontiac tourney
AP news