Hot lead shuts down courthouse    

[JULY 9, 2003]  Logan County Courthouse was open for business as usual again this morning and will remain so. County office workers were surprised yesterday by visits from security and the sheriff telling them to go home, and it was only the middle of the day.

Smoke smelling like electrical wire was detected in the basement. The building was evacuated until the cause could be determined. The problem was found at a major electrical connection where electricity enters the building. Anderson Electric made temporary repairs, working till 8 p.m. Tuesday evening.

Logan County Board Chairman Dale Voyles said that more emergency repairs will be made over the weekend.

[Jan Youngquist]    

Articles from the past week

Tuesday:

• Lincoln's success with dogs, trees and other business

• Governor trims state administrative offices and DOC
  $222 million vetoed

• Prescription drug plan good for seniors

Monday:

• One of Lincoln's great traditions -- our Fourth of July celebration

• Illinois helping families with health care insurance

Saturday:

• Cooler June temperatures could signal a cooler, wetter summer

• New laws take effect in July

Friday:

• No new postings (Fourth of July holiday)

Thursday:

• Hot weather reminders

• Check latest fish consumption advisories before eating Illinois or Indiana fish

• Logan County Title Company celebrates 100 years

Wednesday:

• Fireworks fizzle!

• 18 fireworks deemed illegal by Illinois law

• Brian Cook, Graue Inc. and Lincoln IGA join for LCHS fund-raiser