Daily headlines
June 2010
Blissful Enterprise eyes LDC for halfway house for ex-offenders
Comcast pitches phone service for City Hall
4th of July activities in Lincoln planned
Road construction near Elkhart to begin soon
GOP lawmakers blast Quinn for Medicaid budget
Jurors hear famous Blagojevich sound bite
Gettysburg Address returns to presidential museum July 1
Cucurbit insects,
tomato diseases, bagworms and pruning evergreens
By John Fulton
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan County FSA newsletter
Writers to meet July 13
Laura on Life: Disappearing words
AP news
Community Action ends in-home care program
Business Spotlight:
Computer Consulting Associates
celebrates 25 years
Part 2
City to begin spraying tonight
Gov: Budget details Wednesday
Defense takes a crack at Blago ex-aide Harris
Quinn blasts Brady for suggesting minimum wage cut
IDOT to suspend most road closures during 4th of July weekend
Gun ruling could spark legislative push in Springfield
Lincoln Jaycees, Megan Conklin, Mount Pulaski Fourth of July events and Lincoln fireworks fundraiser make the Close Up
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
What if Abe
hadn't been assassinated?
Local Lincoln historian
extrapolates political agendas and social issues
Business Spotlight: Computer Consulting Associates celebrates 25 years
Pro wrestlers return to Mount Pulaski
Pro wrestlers return to Mount Pulaski -- album
Quinn leaves many social programs up in the air
Quinn signs anti-bullying legislation
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Together for Lincoln 2010 scheduled for Sept. 26
Seth Goodman joins Main Street board
Brady: Ill. minimum wage should match federal
Illinois Senate week in review
Questions continue about STAR bonds creating jobs or just moving them
Letter: Thank you to businesses supporting economic development in Logan County
Marriages
Dissolutions
YMCA notes
Laura on Life: Bombs bursting in air
Home Country: Here it comes
AP news
New Illinois law legalizing video gaming machine gambling gets mixed local reaction
Improved storm forecasts and
observations, combined with communications, all aid public safety
Emergency
management evolves with new technologies
Emergency Operations Center tracks storms, relays important information -- in pictures
Visiting the Lincoln Farmer's Market in Scully Park -- album
Lincoln College appoints Susan Hoblit to board of trustees
Audra's Studio of Dance Summer Dance Camp -- in pictures
State unemployment rates improve in 5th consecutive month
Blagojevich paranoid about impeachment, feared feds
Wes Dennis family, Master Gardeners, Middletown Presbyterian Church, YMCA swim lessons and the park district pool in Close Up
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Senior Legion results
Logan Lanes: Thursday Super Four
AP news
Improved storm
forecasts and observations, combined with communications, all aid
public safety
Emergency
management evolves with new technologies
The end of the beginning. Humane Society breaks ground
Cub Scout Day Camp at Memorial Park -- album
Lincoln Mission Mart celebrates 16 years of service to the community
Blago saw escape in organized labor
Aide tried to save Blagojevich, still aided in possible Senate seat sale
Pumpkin planting and garden walk
By John
Fulton
Police reports
Crime Stoppers: Information needed on burglaries
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes: Have-A-Ball League
AP news
Fireworks fundraiser July 2
Habitat donates to Elkhart library
Old-fashioned day on the square Saturday
Area under severe weather and flash flood watch, as well as heat advisory; tornadic activity possible
Torrential rains hit area -- album
Rains don't dampen soccer camp enthusiasm -- album
Testimony reveals Blagojevich played political games with Senate seat
Wal-Mart Chicago wage dispute latest in Quinn vs. Brady
Park district notes
Book Look: 'Shiver'
Laura on Life: Garden party nightie
Lincoln College announces head softball coach
AP news
City briefs: Conzo sworn in as treasurer, sign ordinance postponed and more
Flash flood warning in effect
Blagojevich trial: Zagel to defense: Is that all you've got?
Feds to buy Thomson, even without Gitmo prisoners
$80 million in federal funds available for streetscape, trails and beautification projects
Quilters, St. John's Lutheran, Honor Flight, Lincoln Rotary and First Presbyterian Church in Close Up
Logan County FSA June newsletter
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Humane Society breaks ground for new shelter Wednesday
County task force: Collective effort on practical measures could save money
Risk of severe storms continues through Wednesday
LPD begins late-night enforcement crackdown for the 4th of July
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
County budgeters get brief, small relief
The 2010 Relay for Life in Logan County -- album
Logan County's future is in the wind -- album
Key numbers about the wind energy industry
Quinn refutes slow-construction criticism
YMCA notes
HOPE Mobile schedule for July
Dissolutions
Laura on Life: He's been assimilated
Home Country: Balance of power
Logan Lanes: Thursday Super Four
AP news
County briefs: Zoning violators will feel the bite; building permits
tailored for private-use wind towers; policy and procedures settled
Waterway
safety, gaming machines and finances discussed
Despite state failures, health department to maintain programs
Part 2
State Bank of Lincoln reports growth in 2009
Bill Mitchell visits Vonderlieth
John R. Gehlbach honored by State Bank of Lincoln
Recycled materials artwork at Logan County Fair
Judge scolds Blagojevich attorneys on witness treatment
State unemployment rate declines 0.4 to 10.8 percent
Judge: Special election needed to replace Burris
Genealogical group, Taylor Hilgendorf, St. John UCC, Hartsburg-Emden FFA and Humane Society in Close Up
Letter: Invitation to come celebrate life with survivors this weekend
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Lincoln Heat 12U
AP news
Despite state
failures, health department to maintain programs
Part 1
Mount Pulaski Community Band kicks off concert season -- album
Getting wet: the park district way -- album
Witness: Blagojevich planned kickbacks
As states lobby for Medicaid extension, pharmacists still shut out
Telecom modifications get Quinn's signature
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Legion baseball
Logan Lanes: Have-A-Ball League
AP news
City briefs: grant for sewers, Comcast contract proposal and more
Visual tour of Castle Manor -- Album 1
Visual tour of Castle Manor -- Album 2
Visual tour of Castle Manor -- Album 3
Scovill Zoo visits Mount Pulaski Library -- in pictures
Blagojevich trial: Defense grills Monk
Illinois congressmen, candidate speak about oil spill
Japanese beetles, yellow grass
By John Fulton
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Book Look: 'Shiver'
Laura on Life: Self-defense for moms
AP news
Personality of the Week
Phil Bertoni: Mathematician involved in local community
and its history
Kathleen Cunningham ALMH June Employee of the Month
Convoy for Kids Truck Show in Mason City on Saturday
Blagojevich trial: Defense blasts prosecutors' key witness Monk
Gov. Quinn announces $6 million capital grant for Museum of Broadcast Communications
Police reports
St. John, Relay for Life, Lincoln Farmer's Market, Lincoln Area Summer Band, Draw 4 winners and Vonderlieth make Close Up
AP news
County briefs: Health and safety concerns top issues
Healing Life Society Garden Party -- album
Friendship tea hosted by Logan County Republican Women
Logan County Republican Women's Friendship Tea -- album
Business Spotlight: Dean Leith Plumbing, Heating & Soft Water Service
Illinois ties for worst credit score in nation
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Senior Legion baseball
AP news
Logan County waterways deemed unsafe for recreation
From dreams to reality: Route 66 Garage Sale continues to grow
Route 66 Garage Sale -- Album 1
Route 66 Garage Sale -- Album 2
Air Evac Lifeteam flight nurse Jack Owen reaches milestone
Illinois State Dental Society Foundation Mission of Mercy treats hundreds in need
YMCA notes
Marriages
Dissolutions
Laura on Life: Rough camping
Home Country: June oratory
AP news
Creepies, crawlies and slithering things at the Lincoln Public Library
Reptile Experience at Lincoln Library -- album
Monk talks appointments, Obama's Senate seat at Blagojevich trial
Retail sales hit lowest level
in 8 months
Decline in
consumer spending raises fears about recovery
This day in history
First Baptist Church, Lincoln Area Summer Band, Original Farmers' Market Lincoln, Mount Pulaski anniversary fundraiser, New Holland Cruz-In and Healing Life Society Garden Party in Close Up
Police reports
Fire and
rescue reports
Logan Lanes:
Thursday Super Four
Have-A-Ball League
AP news
City briefs: pay, liquor ordinance, road repair and more
Lincoln College says farewell to Hutchinsons -- album
Lincoln's seal coat program begins Monday
Lincoln Writers Club celebrates 10th anniversary
Quinn says Blagojevich trial won't affect him
PowerPoint vs. power tie: Blago trial pits resolve against charisma
Dental foundation to host free dental care Friday and Saturday
Blight
and insects
By John Fulton
Park district notes
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
ALMH and city to join forces to apply for federal stimulus funds
Flash flood watch in effect and potential for severe weather Tuesday evening
Community Action announces free cell phones
Pink Shutter receives Main Street recognition
Governor surveys tornado damage in central Illinois
Blagojevich trial fireworks expected today
IDOC & IDOT join forces with IEMA to help
clean up after devastating tornadoes
Work crews in Dwight
and Magnolia
Brushfire band, St. Mary's in Atlanta, Dorothy S. Kimball Award, Jordan Cooper, 4-H Native American Camp and Mount Pulaski honor rolls in Close Up
Fire and rescue reports
Police reports
Lincoln Heat 12U team scores
AP news
National Weather Service confirms 7 tornadoes touched down in central Illinois on Saturday
Weather announcement
Funding for the future with Bernard 'Bernie' Behrends
Business Spotlight: MKS Jewelers
State universities owed $630 million; borrowing power not yet approved
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Chamber holds annual golf outing -- album
Tracy Lawrence to play Logan County Fair
Northwest School receives Lowe's grant for
building improvements
$4,000 will
provide funding for 'extreme school makeover'
New 'Looking for Lincoln' guide maps 215 wayside Lincoln exhibits in Illinois, 6 in Logan County
Judge begins cutting potential jurors for Blagojevich trial
YMCA notes
Marriages
Laura on Life: When a child can't sleep
Home Country: Farmer has it good
Logan Lanes: Thursday Super Four
AP news
2 county ordinance modifications to be proposed:
Zoning
violation penalty adds bite
Building permit fee structure supports private wind turbine
development
Scully Building restoration continues -- album
Blagojevich trial: Jurors will remain anonymous
Judge, bugs outshine Blago with jury pool
New court fees would help state police -- at expense of local departments
This day in history
Eagle Crest Camp sign-up, New Holland Cruz-In, Middletown Alumni Association, Erich Maxheimer and summertime pictures
Lost cat alert
Police report
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes: 'Have A Ball' League
AP news
Monthly glass recycling June 12
Original Farmers' Market Lincoln opens in Latham Park -- album
The Blagojevich trial: a tale of 2 kinds of jurors
Lawmakers show willingness to cut Medicaid
Police reports
Crime Stoppers:
Information needed on April and
May incidents
Window damage
at Holy Family, fire at 214 Willard, thefts at Community Action
and Immanuel Lutheran
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
ALMH to offer Performance Plus program
Mount Pulaski maintains traditions on Memorial Day
Memorial Day ceremonies in Mount Pulaski -- album
Illinois tries again for federal education funds
Ticks are plentiful again
By John Fulton
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Bronco League results
AP news
Memorial Day ceremony at Lincoln American Legion Post 263 -- in pictures
Business Spotlight: Downing, Przykopanski, Clements and May Insurance Agency
Thunderstorms
forecast throughout this week; some could become severe
See
weather map and
read outlook.
Experts see a dire time for Illinois budget
Senators react to lack of pension borrowing bill
Catholic Charities, Relay for Life and Culver's, Weight Watchers Challenge, and Middletown Presbyterian in Close Up
Recalls announced
Police reports
Fire and rescue calls
AP news