Strong 1st half for the Railers but out of gas in 2nd half

• Locally certified downtown historic district offers greater benefits

• Former minister Gene Shepherd to be speaker for Harvest of Talents Celebration Sunday

• Community Action utility assistance program begins

• Hunter safety course offered in Mount Pulaski

• Humane Society of Logan County to offer classes for investigators

• Summer climate statistics  (National Weather Service)

• Slim Randles'  Home Country
  Remembering state fair time

Yesterday's Top Stories

• Nonunion county employees ask to have raises protected

• Some Illinois counties record moderate drought conditions
  Is it déjà vu all over again?

• Lincoln Low Vision Support Group to meet Monday

• Bonanza Steakhouse to honor first responders

• First Cumberland Presbyterian Church to celebrate 100 years on Broadway Street

• Park district notes

• Red Cross encourages households to plan for emergencies

• Volunteer orientation begins Sept. 19 at Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

• This day in history