Thursday, Feb. 5

• Lincoln rededicates plaque from 2002 on World Cancer Day

• Lincoln and Logan County prepare to join forces for next Enterprise Zone application

• New water tank for Beason-Chestnut Public Water District to improve water supply - album

• Christian Village supports local food pantry

• Governor Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address

  • Policy Agenda (Pdf)

  • Conflict of Interest Timeline (Pdf)

• IEMA encourages people to prepare for earthquakes
  February 7 is anniversary of devastating quake in New Madrid zone

• U of I Research: When aid brings conflict, not relief

• Social Security announces new online service for
  replacement SSA-1099s
  Available to recipients with a My Social Security account

• Remembering America’s greatest funeral
  Old State Capitol offers free presentation Feb. 7 on Lincoln’s historic funeral

• Sugar Grove Nature Center Announces…
  Little Wonders: Little Tappers

Wednesday, Feb. 4

• LCHS speech team headed to Regional this Saturday

• Pam Brown to portray Mary Todd Lincoln at Mount Pulaski Courthouse Saturday

• Tammy Renee' Harris to perform in Lincoln Sunday

• Mayfield's Mutterings
  University of Illinois Jousts the Knights
  By Jeff Mayfield

• From the Lincoln Public Library

  • Come see the Fairy Tale Display at the library

  • Book Look: All Kinds of Love Stories
    Reviews by Melissa Oxborrow

• Go Red For Women on Friday, February 6th
  Heart Disease takes the lives of 1in 4 people each year
  Learn the risk factors and symptoms of heart disease during American Heart Month

• January was cool and dry in Illinois

• Governor Rauner Commemorates 150th Anniversary of 13th Amendment

Tuesday, Feb. 3

• Lincoln City Council takes in Logan County Tourism Bureau "Road Show"

• Blue Dog Inn to be honored with “Enjoy Illinois: Delicious Destination” Award

• From the office of Sally J. Turner, Logan County Clerk
  Reminder: Republican Primary election to be held at the Logan County Courthouse

  • Sample Ballot for Republican Primary

• Statement from Rauner General Counsel on issuance of medical marijuana licenses and permits
  Cresco Labs wins award Districts 5, 9 (includes Logan County), and 21

• Illinois American Water reminds residents to clear snow from fire hydrants

• Rauner tells General Assembly state employee salaries are "unsustainable"

• 78 percent of Illinois consumers who signed up for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace are getting financial assistance to lower monthly premiums
  As the Feb. 15 deadline approaches, HHS encourages consumers to enroll in a quality, affordable coverage through the Marketplace

• IDHS reminds eligible workers to take advantage of free tax help and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
  More than 30 sites offer free tax services Statewide

• Senior Life
  You've saved your money- ensure you have it when you need it
  New federal tax law allows a new option for retirement distributions

Monday, Feb. 2

• Chamber's Annual Dinner: A night to say “Thank-you”

• 2014 Pride and Progress Awards - slideshow

• February art exhibit will leave you "seeing red"

• Alpha Delta Kappa offers $500 scholarship

• Mayfield's Mutterings
  Illini nip the Lions
  By Jeff Mayfield

• Two exhausted armies, ten bloody months
  Historians explain the grim Siege of Petersburg at Lincoln Presidential Library Feb. 5

• Lincoln author and scholar Dr. Michael Burlingame presents 2015 T.W. Samuels Lecture Feb. 5

• Sugar Grove Nature Center Announces…
  Sirup for Scouts & Youth Groups

• Governor appoints Director of IEMA; names members of State Boards of Education, Investment and Gaming

Saturday, Jan. 31

• Safe Ride Available Super Bowl Sunday

• Health Department announces now accepting Medicare Part D and shingles vaccine is now available

• Boy Scout Troop 4111 to celebrate Scouting Anniversary at First Presbyterian Church Sunday

• Toastmasters Club forming at Lincoln College, Demonstration night to be held this Monday

• Do you have five minutes for the future of Lincoln?
  Strategic Plan process begins with a public survey

• From the Atlanta Public Library

• Bowling for Books Tournament Fundraiser Feb. 7th

• Spirit Guides return to the Atlanta Public Library Feb. 14 thru March 4

• Two new dates added to Friday night Dinner Programs at the Palms Grill

• Choose a winning team on Super Bowl Sunday: Drinking OR Driving
  IDOT, Law Enforcement remind everyone: fans don’t let fans drive drunk

• USDA creates more bird habitat opportunities on irrigated farmland

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  "It wouldn't be so bad if she like me..."

Friday, Jan. 30

• City discusses deterring gambling parlors in Lincoln

• Lincoln aldermen hear annual Building and Zoning report

• From the office of the Logan County State's Attorney
  Regarding recent felony dispositions

• From the office of Sally J. Turner, Logan County Clerk
  Voter Registration and Grace Period Registration and Voting for the City of Lincoln Ward 3 Republican Primary Election

• Chinese Restaurant in former First Wok location to be resurrected

• LCEDP holds first meeting as a new organization in Logan County

• Do you have five minutes for the future of Lincoln?
  Strategic Plan process begins with a public survey

  • Quick link to survey

• Katherine Crossett is the January LTEC Student of the Month

• American Red Cross seeking nominations for 2015 Heartland Heroes
  Help honor local heroes!

Thursday, Jan. 29

• Breaking News: Chinese Restaurant in former First Wok location to be resurrected

• The Chamber offers FREE Membership to Logan County Businesses

• Logan County Relay For Life kicks off 2015 campaign “Ready - Set - Go for the Cure”

• Lincoln College celebrates 150th Anniversary with Charter Day Feb. 8
  Ceremony on campus honors rich tradition of college and connections to Lincoln’s legacy

• Local Elks host two Youth Basketball Shootout events - Album

• Second Quarter Honor Rolls

  • Mount Pulaski Grade School

  • Lincoln Community High School

    • Second Quarter

    • First Semester

• Private grants help children visit Lincoln library
  Winnick Field Trip Initiative helps Lincoln's Northwest School children explore Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

• Do you have five minutes for the future of Lincoln?
  Strategic Plan process begins with a public survey

  • Quick link to survey

• Illinois Student Assistance Commission partners with CAPPEX to provide college and scholarship search tool to college bound students
  Students can access information on billions of dollars in local and national scholarships

• Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra to present annual 'Young Artists' Concert Jan. 31