Wednesday, Feb. 11

• Atlanta Rotary learns how to prevent elder abuse - album

• Foodie Weekend wraps up with 4-H Spaghetti Fundraiser - slideshow

• Chamber hosts membership lunch Friday

• “Lions in Illyria” makes college debut at Lincoln College
  New show based on Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” is good family fun

• ‘Abe’s Million’ to fund Mount Pulaski Courthouse restoration

• Find Lincoln at the Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society

• Statement regarding background checks for Medical Cannabis Organizations

• Rauner Announces recipients of 2015 Order of Lincoln Award

Tuesday, Feb. 10

• Police Department seeks information on weekend vandalism spree

• 150th Anniversary: Lincoln College celebrates Charter Day Convocation

  • Slideshow: Prelude to the Charter Day Convocation

  • Part one: Opening remarks by College President John Blackburn

  • Part two: Comments from Robert Neal and a presentation by State Representative Richard Brauer

  • Part three: Honorary Degree conferred on keynote speaker Dr. Wayne C. Temple

  • Slideshow: 150th Charter Day Convocation

• Senior Services offers two new travel packages

• Rauner eliminates unfair share dues for government employees

• FOID Mental Health Reporting System receives thousands of reports in first year
  Reporting a “clear and present danger” will affect Concealed Carry application approval

Monday, Feb. 9

• Special Notice from the Lincoln Police Department:
  Police Department seeks information on weekend vandalism spree

• Lincoln College snips the ribbon launching its celebration of 150 years

• Zion Lutheran hosts another successful Pancake & Sausage Breakfast - slideshow

• Mount Pulaski celebrates Lincoln’s birthday with a special presentation by Mary Lincoln

  • Mount Pulaski Celebrates - slideshow

• Nominations sought for recognition of LJHS Honored Alumni

• Daily warehouse sales support local Habitat for Humanity

• Influenza and inclement weather reduce blood supplies across the country
  Donors needed for all blood types

• Successful S.O.S. fundraiser means new and renovated seats are on their way at the Arlee

• Kirkland presents a night of fun with The Bob Eubanks Not So Newlywed Game Feb. 14

Saturday, Feb. 7

• Public hearing introduces Logan County zoning language modernization
  Due to a posting error on Friday, LDN is running this story again on Saturday with the correct article attached.

• Blue Dog Inn receives "Delicious Destination Award"

• LCHS "Meet the Speechies" a night of drama, charm, informative, introspection and laughs

  • "Meet the Speechies" - slideshow

• Girl Scouts spend quality time with Castle Manor residents - slideshow

• From the Logan County Department of Public Health
  What is Measles? Should I get a vaccine?

• Illinois Department of Public Health confirms 6 cases of Measles in Illinois
  Vaccination is the best protection

• 2015 Girl Scout Cookie season kicks off
  Sale dates February 13 – March 23, 2015

• Governor Rauner announces
  Casey Family Programs to expand partnership with Illinois

• Cancer patient benefits from Heated Chemotherapy Treatment, first ever offered in Central Illinois
  New procedure offered through SUI and Memorial

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  The stronger winds of March

Friday, Feb. 6

• Public hearing introduces Logan County zoning language modernization

• Mount Pulaski students shine at the National FFA Convention

  • National Press Release: Team from Mount Pulaski FFA named national finalist in 2014 National FFA Agriscience Fair at 87th National FFA Convention & Expo

• "From War’s Ashes to the Birth of Lincoln College"
  Paul Beaver gives insight to the founding of Lincoln College

• Sausage making day at Zion Lutheran School - slideshow
  Volunteers prepare for tomorrow's big event

• Park District to host reception for retiring director, Marcia Greenslate

• Lincoln College to host enrollment day for Get Covered Illinois Feb. 10th
  Enrollment deadline is Feb. 15th for March 1 coverage

• Anthem Insurance latest Corporation to be hacked
  Anthem companies include Wellpoint, Inc., Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, and Administar Federal, Inc.

• Madigan: Federal Data Breach Law should not weaken States’ consumer protections
  Madigan Testifies in D.C. as Congress Considers Data Breach Notification Law

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