Wednesday, Oct., 15

• Single vehicle crash kills Armington man

• Bringing Outdoor Trails to Logan County
  Why are trails important to Logan County?
  Public Meeting Scheduled for October 28

• Saturday Recycle Day brings crowds to Lincoln - slideshow

• Logan County 4-H and Extension to host Fall Hunting discipline October 25th
  Free curtain raising event open to all youth

• Lincoln Youth Wresting to hold informational meeting October 25th

• Logan County Board minutes

• May Personnel Committee

• June Executive/Economic Development Meeting

• July Logan County Board of Health

• Department on Aging offers free counseling for Medicare annual open enrollment period starting October 15

Tuesday, Oct., 14

• Lincoln loft tours glimmer of vibrant future downtown

• The History of 110 North Kickapoo Street
  As shared by Patrick Doolin in August of 2008

• Young Professionals discover the potential of the downtown lofts - slideshow

• Parents, guardians and the community invited to:
  Coffee with the Superintendent

• Germanfest Features Authentic German Cuisine

• Logan County Bike Trail public hearing set for Oct 28th

• New Holland American Legion Auxiliary seeks Veteran photos

• Ghostly fun at Lincoln presidential museum
  ‘Spooktacular’ on Oct. 18 features haunted exhibits, storytelling, crafts, games and a kids’ costume contest

Monday, Oct., 13

• Potential new fly ash disposal near Elkhart draws strong opposition

• Learn how to research your home’s history
  From basements to attics and kitchens, there could even be secrets sealed in your floor boards

• A King, a Queen, a Grand Marshal, a band and a ballgame, LCHS Homecoming has it all!

• Students show their support for LCHS athletes - slideshow

• 2014 Homecoming court and introduction of this year's parade Grand Marshal - slideshow

• Friday night lights in Lincoln - Slideshow

• Carroll Carnival brightens up a gloomy day - slideshow

• Don Bode to Speak at LCGHS October meeting

• Lincoln College PTK Honor Society Hosts Quarter Auction

• Chamber Business of the Week:
  El Mazatlán

Saturday, Oct., 11

• Fly the United States Flag at Half-Staff on Sunday 10/12/14 for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

• Lincoln Community High School Homecoming Parade

  • Homecoming Parade gets off to a great start - slideshow

  • Local Royalty, Grand Marshall, Great Bands - slideshow

  • Class Floats and Royalty - slideshow

  • Did we see YOU? - slideshow

  • Parade ends as great as it began - slideshow

• Homecoming game slips away from Railsplitters

• Madeline Steiner is the Zion Lutheran October Student of the Month

• Pittman attends Grinnell Mutual Commercial Lines Academy

• Heartland to host visitors from Finland and the Netherlands

• ZBA’s 2-1 vote for land rezoning fails to pass
  Mine’s request to go before Logan County Board

• Lincoln man arrested on arson charges

• Madigan issues warning about Ebola email scams

• FSA Bulletin
  USDA expands access to credit to help more beginning and family farmers regarding the Microloan program loan limits

• FSA Bulletin
  USDA Farm Service Agency announces key dates for new 2014 Farm Bill Safety Net programs

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  The Club died a quiet death

Friday, Oct., 10

• ZBA’s 2-1 vote for land rezoning fails to pass
  Mine’s request to go before Logan County Board

• Breaking news
  Lincoln man arrested on arson charges

• Habitat receives $20,000 grant from Eaton Corporation

• Isabella Curry rides to school with the Lincoln Fire Department - slideshow

• Homecoming dance, running QB on Railers’ list

• South Dakota potatoes gifted to the Harvest of Talents

• Lincoln College hosts 5th Annual Basketball Jamboree
  24 college teams to play in Lincoln on Sunday

• Schwartz Orchards wins Illinois Cider contests
  Cider offered locally at Gail's Pumpkin Patch

• The Deadline for VFW’s Youth Scholarship Competitions is Fast Approaching

• Sitting Marathon will test stamina of couch potatoes

• Memorial Medical Center earns Top Quality Excellence Award from Illinois Hospital Association

• Emancipation: A gamble that paid off
  Author Todd Brewster appears Oct. 14 at Lincoln Presidential Library to discuss ‘Lincoln’s Gamble’

Thursday, Oct., 9

• Elkhart residents oppose mine project
  Zoning Board of Appeals hearings continue tonight

• City approves annexation of Heritage Packaging

• Wednesday car fire under investigation

• Mount Pulaski and Delavan teams join in "Dig Pink" at "Volley for the Cure"
  Lady Toppers back on track with win - slideshow

• Northwest students participate in “We choose health” project and International Walk to School Day - album

  • IDOT celebrates Illinois students for “Making Strides” on International Walk to School Day
    Governor Quinn issues proclamation; encourages healthy habits for Illinois children

• Young Professionals Network to host 2nd annual downtown loft tours

• Recycle Day in Lincoln this Saturday
  Electronics, glass, and household hazardous waste

• Confidential paper shredding/hard drive destruction event rescheduled to October 18th

• Logan County Board of REALTORS®
  Third Quarter Home Sales

• Illinois Department of Public Health Director outlines Ebola preparedness in Illinois

• Madigan announces $105 million AT&T Mobility settlement over wireless phone bill cramming

• Column
  Emerald Ash Borer Found In Logan, Menard, and Sangamon Counties
  By John Fulton

Wednesday, Oct., 8

• From the office of Logan County State's Attorney Jonathan Wright
  Wesley D. Cisco sentenced to prison

• Zion Lutheran students enjoy breakfast at the city of Lincoln Firehouse

  • Zion Lutheran students enjoy breakfast at the Lincoln Firehouse - slideshow

  • Kids learn about fire safety and prevention - slideshow

  • Kids enjoy a little outdoor time at the Lincoln Fire Station - slideshow

• VOTER REGISTRATION AND GRACE PERIOD REGISTRATION AND VOTING

• **NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 18 ---- Confidential paper shredding and hard drive destruction to be held this Saturday

• Lincoln Jaycees present “Chicago Street Asylum” 2014 Haunted House

• Lincoln Kiwanis install new officers at annual dinner

• Madigan urges stronger oversight of for-profit college industry
  Attorney General joins letter of support for passage of federal legislation to improve coordination in agencies overseeing for-profit schools