Thursday, Dec. 11

• Movie producer reflects on “Dead Draw” dead of winter production in Atlanta and Lincoln

• Mid-morning addition
  MPGS Honeybears headed to 8-1A Girls Basketball State play-offs

• Treats with Santa rescheduled due to Santa's hectic holiday schedule
  Come see Santa on Dec. 20th at the Lincoln Park District

• LCHS Speech Team takes 6th at Bloomington invitational

• Carol Skorzak Named ALMH Employee of the Year

• Electronics recycling at Habitat for Humanity this Saturday

• ‘Twas a Nightmare Before Christmas
  By Pastor Greg Wooten

• Tips to reduce stress during the holidays

• Add Some Sparkle to Your Holiday Décor
  By Melinda Myers

• State seeks nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
  Winners to be honored at a special ceremony at the Executive Mansion

Wednesday, Dec. 10

• Judy Baar Topinka dead at age 70

• Filing period for Lincoln aldermen candidates begins Monday\

• Mount Pulaski Pharmacy closing its doors today

• Lincoln Area Music Society Winter Concert - slideshow

• Public hearing to be held Thursday evening in Mount Pulaski

• Logan County Selected to Participate in Pilot Acreage Reporting Program
  Informational meeting to be held Dec. 11th in Bloomington

• Book Look: New Holiday Titles at the Library!
  Reviews by Melissa Oxborrow
  sponsored by Lincoln Public Library

• Millikin University 2014 Winter Commencement ceremony set for Dec. 14

• Illinois Residents Face Deadline for 2015 Health Coverage Enrollment December 15th
  Get Covered Illinois Hosting Enrollment Event in Lincoln this week

• Illinois firearm deer hunters harvest preliminary total of 76,547 deer during seven-day season
  Deer harvest up slightly over 2013

Tuesday, Dec. 9

• The Palms Grill Café honored with “Enjoy Illinois: Delicious Destination” Award
  Illinois Office of Tourism celebrates restaurants that are authentically Illinois, attracting visitors and locals to state’s diverse communities

• Don't miss Tuesday with Santa today at the Lincoln Public Library

• Lincoln Woman's Club Home for the Holidays home tours - slideshows

• The Tom & Sharon Hickman home

• The Tom & Kim Quinn home

• The Dale & Pam Ridgway home

• The Terry & Karen Sager home

• The Brenda Silano home

• LYW 10th annual Railer Rumble - slideshow

• Park District Notes

• Chamber Business of the Week:
  Stacy's Family Pharmacy

• Special feature

• Holiday greetings and wishes for the year 2015 from community leaders

• Operation AmeriCorps funds available from IDPH
  Grants designed to improve, strengthen Illinois communities

• Public meeting on war memorials postponed
  Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s meeting on war memorials moved to Jan. 24

Monday, Dec. 8

• West Lincoln-Broadwell Lady Wolverines Headed for State Title Game

• Saturday: Railers handed 52-47 double overtime loss

• Lincoln College honor society hosts kids Santa event - slideshow

• Local Elks remember those who have passed - slideshow

• St. John's United Church of Christ brings warmth and comfort to children in need - slideshow

• Guests enjoy a great meal and lots of shopping at Carroll Catholic annual Christmas Bazaar - slideshow

• Special feature

• Take up an old tradition or start a new one with the New Year
  By Bobbie Snyder

• Illinois was Cold and Dry in November

• Give the gift of health this Holiday Season
  The Illinois Department of Public Health encourages flu vaccinations to protect you and your family

• Upcoming events at Sugar Grove Nature Center

Saturday, Dec. 6

• Saturday: Railers handed 52-47 double overtime loss

• Awareness and support important steps in protecting those who may be struggling

• Main Street expresses appreciation for another successful parade

  • Mother Nature sets mood for Lincoln’s Christmas parade “Frozen” - slideshow

  • Snowflakes fall on the second half of the Lincoln Christmas Parade - slideshow

  • Santa arrives in Lincoln on Thursday evening - slideshow

• "Gifts for Yanks Who Gave" offers an opportunity to bring some cheer to our local heroes

• Special feature

  • Our favorite Holiday cookies (and a couple of cakes)
    By Your LDN crew

• USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to December 19, 2014

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  Here’s to dreams

Friday, Dec. 5

• Salt Creek A.B.A.T.E. helps make Christmas brighter for area children - album

• “Standards in the Snow” concert will bring out holiday spirit

• Enjoy a Mid-Century Christmas at Colaw House
  Free Open House to be held December 14

• Special feature

  • Shop local
    Just a few of the fine wares you can find in downtown Lincoln
    By Roy Logan and Jim Youngquist

• Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois sets goal for holiday fundraising appeal

• The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal warns residents of dangers of improper use of space heaters and ovens to stay warm
  Early low temperatures prompt fire safety concerns

• The future of Illinois war memorials
  Illinois Historic Preservation Agency seeks public input on plans for future war memorials

Thursday, Dec. 4

• Mount Pulaski dedicates gym to Coach Ed Butkovich (continued)

  • MPHS honors Coach "B" with naming of gymnasium - slideshow

• Light Up a Life honors Dr. James Strauss

  • Light Up a Life - slideshow

• Announcement: Mount Pulaski Wind Farm Public hearing process to be tabled to Thursday, Dec. 11th

• And the walls came tumbling down - album

• Abe gets ready for winter - album

• Illinois Student Assistance Commission announces 2015-16 Illinois State Scholars
  List includes 22 from Lincoln Community High School

• Lincoln College PTK to host snacks with Santa event on Saturday
  Honor society invites Kindergarten through 5th-graders to make crafts and snacks

• Annual Elks Memorial Service to be held this Sunday

• LEPC quarterly meeting to be held Dec. 17th

• Special feature

  • The Christmas Curmudgeon and pets
    By The Christmas Curmudgeon,
    aka Derek Hurley