Wednesday, July 2

• Emergency response officials advise on 911 call system glitch and waterway safety
  Flooded streams pose life threatening hazard

• Unified Organization Committee reaches consensus and makes great headway in merger process

• Officials celebrate completion of 'Plowfield Square'
  West side residential development fills rental niche

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• Lincoln College announces Student Honors recipients
  Students recognized for classroom performance, leadership and excellence on campus

• Safe Ride Available for 4th of July Holiday

• Arlee issues S.O.S. to "Save our seats!"

• Red Cross offers 4th of July safety tips

Tuesday, July 1

• Mount Pulaski Courthouse Festival a dancing in the streets good time

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• 3rd Annual Mount Pulaski Street Fest sets the stage for a great homecoming

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• LCHS Fourth Quarter Honor Rolls

• Lincoln College PTK Chapter recognized at regional, national conventions

• Heartland Community College Alumni Association Celebrates Fifth Anniversary, expands benefits

• IDNR urges public to leave fireworks displays to those who are licensed and trained
  Fireworks show sponsors reminded to check credentials of fireworks vendors

Monday, June 30

• City council will not vote on goats

• Lincoln Planning Commission looks at new ordinances pertaining to livestock and exotic pets

• HSLC holds an All American Animals Birthday Party - slideshow

• Land of Lincoln Chihuahua Club of Illinois annual dog show - slideshow

• Petty Officer Taylor Coers serves aboard USS Harry S. Truman

• Local enthusiasts invite others to run

• Mount Pulaski 4th of July schedule of events

Saturday, June 28

• Anytime Fitness and Friends donate exercise equipment to the Oasis - album

• Annual chicken dinner drive-thru supports Lincoln Fireworks

  • Slideshow

• Mayor Keith Snyder offers a walk-through tour of the Lincoln Depot

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• Illinois American Water Recognizes High School Students
  Two Mount Pulaski students among honorees

• Three new species on exhibit at Miller Park Zoo

• Illinois Supreme Court raises registration fees for attorneys

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  A flamtastic kinda day

• Outdoors with Babe Winkelman
  To Understand a Turkey, Walk a Mile in His Feet

Friday, June 27

• Local realtors object to adoption of new city building codes
  Part 2 – Aldermen weigh in on Bock’s comments and Neil Malone addresses the council

• Deputy Police Chief Michael Geriets initiates offer for early retirement

• Electric Vehicle’s invade Logan County on annual road trip

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• Speaker and Illinois Military Museum in Springfield illustrate Illinois’ place in the world

• Ameren Illinois strengthening energy delivery network in Logan County
  Upgrades will help improve reliability, reduce outages

• Cost-share assistance available for growers and handlers of organic agricultural products

• June 26 FSA News Bulletin
  USDA Announces New Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

• Two New Twists in Returning Medical Scam

Thursday, June 26

• City to move forward on request for Pekin Street closure

• Local realtors object to adoption of new Lincoln building codes
  Part 1 – Dan Bock addresses city council

• Dr. Keith H. Ray Recognized for Distinguished Service to LCU

• Charron's to host Intrepid Fallen Heroes Night at Lincoln Speedway

• Free CUB clinic to show residents how to cut utility costs
  Clinic to be held at the Oasis July 9

• Column
  Japanese Beetles and Pruning Evergreens
  By John Fulton

• Governor Quinn Approves Legislation Supporting Farmers Markets

Wednesday, June 25

• Lincoln welcomes electric vehicle relay and announces plans for a charging station downtown

• City of Lincoln Firefighters respond to midnight fire Tuesday

• Extension offering youth programs in July

• NEW TODAY!
  Park district notes
  From Roy Logan, program coordinator

• Easter Seals receives funding for iCan Bike

• Use Resume Builder and hear the words “You’re hired”
  Helps workers uncomfortable with computers, internet