Thursday, July 3

• City of Lincoln launches new website and announces new domain name

• LCHS Second Semester Honor Rolls

• Logan County Department of Public Health announces restoration of adult Medicaid dental services

• Immanuel Lutheran invites community to 4th of July celebration

• The Illinois Office of The State Fire Marshal reminds residents to leave fireworks to the professionals
  In U.S., firework incidents leave thousands injured

• July 4th Pet Safety Tips

• Union Pacific Railroad urges drivers to use caution at railroad crossings this Independence Day weekend
  Illinois leads region in train incidents

• In the garden at Lincoln’s village
  New Salem historic site shows off its herb, flower and vegetable gardens July 5

• Column
  Galls and Insect problems on squash, melons, pumpkins and pickles
  By John Fulton

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  "...I am recumbent in the factotum that it is your very basic right to be wrong.”

• Notice of Special Meetings of the City Council of the City of Lincoln

  • Public hearing regarding TIF bonds

  • Public hearing regarding sewer bonds

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

• Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3 | Album 4

• 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

  • Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3

  • Album 4 | Album 5 | Album 6

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

  • Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3

• 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

  • Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3

• 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

  • Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3 | Album 4

• 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