Daily headlines
May 2008
Logan County joins
Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
35 Illinois counties offer locally grown fruits and vegetables
for WIC and senior programs
Gov. Blagojevich encourages local first responder agencies to apply
for equipment through federal CEDAP program
Response agencies
eligible to apply for portion of $16 million in response equipment
and training
Lawmakers question legality of IDOT move
IDNR announces 2nd
straight Memorial Day weekend without a water fatality
Enforcement efforts and increased public safety awareness are
key factors in safe holiday weekend
Marriages
(No dissolutions)
(No court reports)
Sen. Bomke's 'Week in Review'
YMCA Exchange: Summer lessons and fun
Child car seat safety information
Home Country: Systems to solve things
Logan Lanes bowling: Thursday Super Four League
ISU's Deyell named to academic all-district first team
AP news
Prison workers make their grievances known
Tornado watch until 2 p.m.
New tornado watch until 10 p.m.
Over $10 million to improve
Illinois wildlife habitat
Pheasants Forever reaches
milestone
Help
offset summer blood shortages
Blood
drive Monday
Open Arms Christian Fellowship has relocated
Homeless in Lincoln
Area residents on dean's list at Ball State University
Free Fishing Days also offers special events
Youth raptor camps
Peasley Funeral Home vs. IGA
Webster Construction vs. Country Companies
MP Inman vs. Bennett
Lincoln 12U split with Olympia
Reminder: SportsMetrics training for students available in Lincoln this summer
Logan Lanes bowling: Wednesday NASCAR
AP news
Central Illinois could see hazardous weather on Friday
New features at the Route 66 Garage Sale
City engineer's annual report
Governor and three legislative leaders call for passage of $31 billion Illinois Works capital plan
Graduates: Lincoln Junior High School
Red, White & True Mysteries: Warriors call out the name of Indian warrior Goyahkla as they go into battle
Lincoln Heat 12U take two from Midstate Crushers
AP news
Council reviews racetrack curfew and possible fines
City recognizes value and needs of older population by proclamation
Illinois EPA releases preliminary results
of tests for presence of pharmaceuticals in public drinking supplies
Results
show only trace levels of several prescription drugs and common
chemicals
New
dates, same location for Illinois Products
Expo
Plans announced for 10th annual 'Food and Cooking Extravaganza'
Illinois Department of Labor
provides safety tips for millions of families visiting amusement
parks, street festivals and carnivals this summer
Department
conducts ride inspections throughout the year to ensure rides and
attractions meet safety standards
Marisa Cummings named ALMH's May Employee of the Month
Weekly Outlook: Corn and soybean fundamentals
Oasis update
How graduates can make wise decisions
Have Americans lost their sense of reality to The Truth?
2008 -- the year of the
Cub?
By Greg Taylor
Joe Ryan Insurance vs. Mason City
Reminder: SportsMetrics training for students available in Lincoln this summer
AP news
Body found in Salt Creek on Monday
New memorial stone to soldiers dedicated at Logan County Courthouse
City of Lincoln annual report for wastewater treatment facility and sewer management
First mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois
Natasha Bedingfield and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are the latest artists to announce 2008 Illinois State Fair appearances
Recall information
Preparing for the beetle battle and a profuse
tick season
By John Fulton
This week's 'Viewpoint' guest
Reminder: Extension offers Cloverbud Camp for 5-7-year-olds
Abraham Lincoln Healthcare
Foundation awards scholarships
Awards go to
students from Lincoln, New Holland, Mason City, Elkhart, Mount
Pulaski and Emden
Poetry Out Loud looks for participating Illinois schools
Free
program available to all Illinois high schools
Lincoln IGA vs. A.G. Edwards
Peasley Funeral Home vs. Wal-Mart
Mustang baseball
Webster Construction vs. Bennett Funeral Home
Mount Pulaski vs. Atlanta
AP news
(Memorial Day observed Monday, May 26)
Infrastructure meeting pairs
state resources with community needs
Major state agency
representatives connect with community leaders
Sen. Brady details
44th District road improvements
Logan County to see $1M for
bridge removal and land acquisition at San Jose
Food for thought: Local food pantry always needs help
Safety belt enforcement Memorial Day weekend
IDNR reminds boaters and anglers to practice safety this Memorial Day weekend
State public health director urges vaccinations after two cases of measles found in Illinois
Illinois EPA encourages Illinoisans to go green at the office
Illinois Department of Labor halts operation of 'Yo-Yo' amusement rides across state in wake of California county fair incident
Marriages
(No dissolutions)
(No court reports)
Governor takes bill action
Reminder: Extension offers Cloverbud Camp for 5-7-year-olds
Home Country
Reminder: SportsMetrics training for students available in Lincoln this summer
AP news
County briefs: Memorial Day celebration planned at Logan County Courthouse; appointments and more
Lincoln streets and alleys end-of-fiscal-year report
Blagojevich administration unveils $10.9 billion multiyear Highway Improvement Program
Park district notes
Extension offers Cloverbud Camp for 5-7-year-olds
Which flag are you flying?
Do you really want to know the truth?
Graduates:
Chester-East Lincoln
Illini Central High School
Lincoln Community High School
Laura on Life: Important inventions
Mutterings on a holiday weekend
By Jeff Mayfield
Reminder: SportsMetrics training for students available in Lincoln this summer
Lincoln Heat 12U off to great start
Burgrabe Law Office Legal Eagles power to Mustang League win
AP news
Sears pushing for early July opening
County
briefs: New prescription drug program coming to Logan County
And more
county information and happenings
Cleanup of Decatur train derailment (pictures)
Gov. Blagojevich stresses safety as motorists hit the roadways for Memorial Day weekend
Illinois EPA encourages Illinoisans to adopt conservation practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Crude oil and farm costs
Leesman graduates from Missouri State University
Red, White & True Mysteries: Sale of Velox paved the way for 'the material of a thousand uses'
'Glory Days' May 31-June 1 at Lincoln's New Salem
Reminder: SportsMetrics training for students available in Lincoln this summer
AP news
County: Rail Splitter delayed
Lagging coroner pay to
increase
County briefs: New prescription drug program coming to Logan County
And more
county information and happenings
Freight train derails in Decatur (pictures)
More pictures from freight derailment
Hastert and Poshard announce recommendations for $31 billion capital plan
Oasis update
Book Look: 'The Flower Farmer'
Bloomington Area Honor Roll Track Meet
SportsMetrics training for students available in Lincoln this summer
Valley All-Sports Trophy returns to Illinois State
AP news
City: New fire chief hired
Gov. Blagojevich announces more than $2.8 million to help protect Illinoisans from West Nile virus
Sen. Brady's weekly update
Weekly Outlook: Hog prices
Dining at Culver's tonight to support human trafficking rescue
This week's 'Viewpoint' guest
Eureka Sesquicentennial 'scanner day' Saturday
Hartsburg-Emden student continues scholastic success
Graduates: West Lincoln-Broadwell
AP news
City approached with Monsanto request for Lincoln and Logan County Enterprise Zone
Search for Lincoln teen continues
'Abraham
Lincoln: Self-Made in America' exhibit to visit Springfield
Tuesday-Thursday
One-of-a-kind
mobile exhibit is touring the nation in honor of the Abraham Lincoln
Bicentennial
Pop star Fergie to perform Aug. 8 at Illinois State Fair
Recall information
President should order relief drops in Burma
Time to begin spring pest and
disease control
By John
Fulton
Laura on Life: Wearing mocha milkshakes
Fast races, long jumps and life lessons
Lady Railers compete
at state track meet
By Rick
L. Hobler
AP news
Historic downtown Lincoln
celebrated
May is
National Historic Preservation Month
Gov. Blagojevich creates
Illinois Seismic Safety Task Force
Governor directs state
agencies to review and enhance Illinois' current earthquake
damage prevention strategies
Winners of Illinois State Fair
Burma Shave contest selected
Springfield
woman and Elgin student submit top entries
What's that purple thing in the tree?
Marriages
Dissolutions
(No court reports)
Sen. Bomke's 'Week in Review'
Reminders:
Logan County Relay For Life on Saturday and Sunday
Elkhart festival special event
Family bicycle ride set for Saturday afternoon
Ernie Kurtz to speak at historical society meeting
'YMCA Exchange'
Lawrence Place recognized as 'Facility of the Year'
Graduates: Zion Lutheran School, Lincoln
Home Country
IDNR
reminds boaters and anglers to practice safety as weather warms in
Illinois
Public urged
to take boating safety class before heading out on the water
AP news
Search continues for missing Lincoln youth
Lincoln teen missing on fishing trip
Search begun on Tuesday evening continues
Community Action asks community for vehicle for senior programs
City Hall to enter the age of security
Family bicycle ride set for Saturday afternoon
Governor and state police remind young Internet users of potential
online dangers
Summer NetSmartz training provides safety tips
to protect children while online
Sign-up begins for musical theater and jazz band camp at Lincoln College
Letter: Visit All Veterans Park
Graduates:
Carroll Catholic School
New Holland-Middletown
Olympia Middle School
Reminder: Elkhart festival special event
Gov. Blagojevich calls on
media, parents to unite in preventing drug abuse
New public service announcements include messages about
over-the-counter and prescription drugs, the fastest-growing drugs
of abuse among teens
Logan Lanes bowling:
Wednesday NASCAR 1
Thursday Super Four
AP news
Lincoln teen missing
on fishing trip
Search begun on Tuesday evening continues
Family bicycle ride set for Saturday afternoon
City moves into new
fiscal year
Four offices reappointed
Candidate for fire chief on agenda
Ring of fire
Local Scout builds fire pit for
community
Illinois Department of Agriculture announces 2008 county fair schedule
Illinois selected by Congress to develop new military family assistance plan
2007 corn yields
Logan County in top 7 with yield above 195
Logan County Relay For Life on Saturday and Sunday
Ernie Kurtz to speak at historical society meeting
Graduates: Montessori Children's House
Letter: Comment on Eagle Scout achievement
Zion students receive honors at Illinois History Expo
Red, White & True Mysteries: Ray Robinson overcame many obstacles to leave a lasting legacy
Culture Artist: Container gardening
Area youths win honors in Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run competition
AP news
Visualizing goals 'insures' success for local business
Lincoln College and Lincoln Elks offer 'Hook A Kid On Golf' program
Elkhart festival special event
Gov. Blagojevich announces launch
of Web portal to keep patients in state programs safer
Secure Web
portal now allows physicians treating Medicaid patients to view past
prescriptions, immunizations and procedures
State police announce results of alcohol-related enforcement
Oasis update
Pat O'Neill's honor students
Reminder: Father/Daughter Royal Purity Ball
Laura on Life: Piercing poses a problem
Pheasants Forever and Quail
Forever launch 'Build a Wildlife Area' campaign in Illinois
Fifth state to
initiate effort to create permanent public wildlife areas
AP News
Gov. Blagojevich
urges congressional leaders to take immediate action on
summer jobs program
Federal program would complement
governor's Community Investment Works program to reduce
violence, create jobs for teens
State public
health director advises protection against ticks and disease
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Blagojevich administration launches Women's Health Week in Illinois with Pin-A-Sister event on Mother's Day
Weekly Outlook: Crop supply and demand
This week's 'Viewpoint' guest
Wednesday sales at Culver's to help fight cancer
Letter: Comcast cares
ZLS Student of the Month
Lincoln alumni win scholarships
Monthly nursing home type 'A' violations report now available online
AP News
A wet and windy Mother's Day
Lincoln College anthropology professor and students find cultural similarities in river study
Community Action Month honors
New Mason County meal site for seniors
State police report on special enforcement patrols
Legislative Day for veterans
'Capitol Connection'
Sen. Brady's weekly update
Borers and
their control
By John Fulton
Farm bill agreement is welcome news for conservation
Garage sale in Minier
Letters:
Captains prepare for Relay For Life of Logan County
Sen. Brady invites veterans to May 22 event
ZLS 3rd-quarter honor roll
Lincoln student wins award at Illinois History Expo
Graduates:
Lincoln Christian College and Seminary graduates
Olympia High School graduates
Lincoln Church of God celebrates 55 years
Laura on Life: Plastic playground
Movin' on up!
Lady Railers win two sectional titles and
advance to state
By Rick
L. Hobler
Logan Lanes bowling: Thursday Super Four
AP News
Coroner's inquest reviews February crash that killed 4 teens near Middletown
State and local law enforcement beef up actions against impaired drivers
Gov. Blagojevich announces Community Investment Works -- monumental state plan to reduce youth violence
April
another wet month
3rd-wettest
start to year for Illinois
Marriages
Dissolutions
(No court reports)
Park district notes
'YMCA Exchange'
Letters to the editor:
Record-breaking multiple sclerosis fundraiser to aid research and families
Beat
the heat, get a great buy and support the fight against cancer
American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Logan
County hosts auction Saturday
On Earth...: Absolute truth vs. situational truth
Home Country: A sharp business plan
2008 ISU Athletics Hall of Fame class announced
AP News
Coroner's inquest reviews February crash that killed 4 teens near Middletown
LCCS President Keith H. Ray to be honored today for decade of fruitful leadership
Donations needed for veteran memorials at Logan County Courthouse
Largest Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign in state history is planned for May
Not all boating accidents happen on the water
Band booster drive-up chicken dinner Tuesday
Letter: Thanks for help with Eagle Scout project
March and April food inspection scores
Laura on Life: Drive-in disaster
AP News
Mayor delivers
'state of the city'
Announces tentative plan to run for office again
Department heads appointed, committee and commission assignments
and appointments announced
SIU School of Medicine opens clinic in Mount Pulaski
Rain continues today
2008 state fair:
'A Family Tradition'
Theme and contest inspired by 1950s Burma Shave campaign
Reminder:
LCHS presents 'The Wiz'
Show opens
today
Red, White & True Mysteries: Leslie King was always in the right place at the right time
AP News
Illinois Department of Corrections and Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice recognize Correctional Officers of the Year for 2008
State fire marshal urges cigarette lighter safety and awareness
National
Arson Awareness Week theme is 'Toylike Lighters: Playing with
Fire'
Oasis update
Letter: Logan County Relay For Life honoring survivors and celebrating hope May 17 and 18
LCHS presents 'The
Wiz'
Show opens Thursday
Book Look: 'Harmless'
Laura on Life: Mother's Day dilemma
Bass Pro Shops offers $5,000 reward for return of young man's record-setting whitetail mount
IESA Class A State Track and Field Meet preview
Area youths to compete in Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run competition
AP News
Two manufacturing facilities break ground in southwest Illinois
State supports U.S. Steel and SunCoke with $12.6 million for
project that will spur economic growth
Pictures from Airport Daze:
Salute to veterans at Airport Daze
The planes
The people
Weekly Outlook: Uncertain crop prospects
This week's 'Viewpoint' guest
Illinois recognizes
teachers and says 'thank you' during Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday is
National Teacher Day
Total joint replacement seminar at ALMH
Greatest Illini specialists named
AP News
Flying Strong brothers stop over during Airport Daze
Recall information
'Week in Review' from Sen. Bomke
Sen. Brady: Governor's attempt to move IDOT jobs could be illegal
Garlic mustard,
eastern tent caterpillar and gardening calendar
By John
Fulton
Reminder: Blood drive in Lincoln today
United Way hosts pork chop sandwich meal Thursday
HOPE schedule for May
Lincoln College English faculty members share teaching methods at conference
Graduates:
Hartsburg-Emden High School
Hartsburg-Emden Junior High School
Lincoln College
Mount Pulaski Zion Lutheran School
Letter: YMCA soccer parents thank Nate Bossingham
Laura on Life: Wildlife
Railers run strong but not deep
Logan Lanes bowling: Summer Super Four
AP News
'Salute to our veterans' theme for Logan County's 2nd annual Airport Daze
Genealogical society seeking to restore memorial finds new
information
Search for
more Logan County Civil War soldier names continues
Gov. Richard Oglesby's dedication to fallen Civil War soldiers
Community Action celebrates 42 years of outreach, advocacy in central Illinois
3rd-wettest start to year for Illinois
Gov. Blagojevich launches the nation's largest state rental assistance program to provide long-term housing stability for extremely low-income residents
Illinois State Fair Grandstand lineup announced
Marriages
Dissolutions
(No court reports)
Bomke calling for governor's impeachment
YMCA Exchange
Make
Mother's Day special -- give the gift of life
Blood drive in
Lincoln set for Monday
Letter: Relay For Life, May 17: 'Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.'
Home Country
The publisher and the poet
Old Illinois State Journal Building,
Vachel Lindsay Home part of Upper Story Tour
AP News
'Salute to our veterans' theme for Logan County's 2nd annual Airport Daze
Severe weather possibility
Heartland Community College May Day honors our troops
Habitat for Humanity seeks building lots for homes
Bomke calling for governor's impeachment
Gov. Blagojevich proclaims Supportive Living Week
Park district notes: Cool summer fun
Zion Lutheran School plant sale Saturday
AP News
Reminder:
National Day of Prayer observance
Logan County Courthouse rotunda, noon-1 p.m.
Local resident falls victim to nearly $5,000 check scam
St. Jude fundraising dinner at Hallie's on the square May 18
LaHood, Durbin legislation to create Abraham Lincoln Heritage Area heads to White House
Springfield girl raises awareness of the importance of organ donation
Guest singer Lesleigh Bennett at San Jose UMW May Breakfast
Full-meal ice cream social at St. John United Church of Christ on May 9
Lincoln Junior High presents 'The Money in Uncle George's Suitcase'
Red, White & True Mysteries: Hear the story about a boy named Bonney?
Logan Lanes bowling: Wednesday NASCAR 1
Preachers split with Maranatha
AP News