Wednesday, January 14, 2015
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Wednesday, Jan. 14
First Wok Chinese restaurant to close
Lincoln and Logan County Development Partnership transitions to Logan County Economic Development Partnership
Logan County Economic Development Partnership, NFP Bylaws (Pdf)
Best Friends Animal Hospital offering expanded services under Greenhaven ownership
Items being sought for 5th Annual Hartsburg-Emden Consignment Auction
Committee seeks donations for Dave Tackett benefit
2014 Light up a Life Special Supplement to Lincoln Daily News
Volunteers across Illinois set to make Martin Luther King Day a “Day on, not a day off” Day of service will mark the beginning of the "Year of the Volunteer"
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum honors MLK’s inspiration Not-for-profit groups will get free admission to Lincoln Presidential Museum on Martin Luther King birthday
Join Lincoln’s legion of volunteers Orientation for new volunteers at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum begins Jan. 29
Governor Rauner signs Executive Order for ethical and responsive government Bans “revolving door” of state employees to lobbying entities; further restricts bans on gifts from prohibited sources; Expands disclosures of economic interests; Reviews state employment contracts
A copy of Executive Order 15-09
Vietnam Veteran Selected as IDVA Interim Director Part of the transition of the incoming administration of Governor Bruce Rauner
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Basketball is a Family Affair for the Hayes Family
The Palms Grill Café to receive “Enjoy Illinois: Delicious Destination Award this Friday Illinois Office of Tourism celebrates restaurants that are authentically Illinois, attracting visitors and locals to state’s diverse communities
Diabetes Support Group to continue through 2015 Jennifer DiPasquale to lead wide variety of topics at monthly meetings
Community Health Fair Looking for Exhibitors
Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society to meet January 19th Topic will be 'What is this?"
Governor Bruce Rauner Inaugural Speech
Governor Rauner signs first Executive Order addressing state’s fiscal crisis Review of spending, procurement & personnel decisions ordered, Halts awarding of contracts & grants, Instructs sale of surplus state property, conservation
Deadline nears for student art contest Art celebrating Lincoln and 10th anniversary of Lincoln Presidential Library must be submitted by Jan. 30
Gaming Intercept program nets nearly $120,000 in overdue child support during first months
2014 Marks the 4th Coldest Year on Record for Illinois
Monday, Jan. 12
County begins year continuing a scrubbing of zoning ordinances
The Chamber Recognizes Excellence in our Community Today is last day for nominations
Rauner Transition and Illinois Inaugural Committees Release Donor List
Governor-Elect Bruce Rauner Announces Administration Team Members
Governor-Elect’s Transition Committee Releases Report
IEMA encourages people to test homes for Radon during Radon Action Month in January Announces annual contests to promote awareness of radon health risks
The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal urges residents to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning November through February: months with highest number of CO incidents in U.S.
Saturday, Jan. 10
Railers fall to Lanphier 35-40
The game in photos
Beau Collier leads Mount Pulaski to comeback win over Hartem
Logan County ZBA split vote on Relight Wind Farm application results in “No recommendation”
Wind Farm discussed during Logan County's Planning and Zoning Committee
Lincoln Public Library Hosts Device Day at the Library
Scam Alert Fake emails from Gmail carry Malware
Challenger Learning Center hosting free Space Racers event
Female red wolf named Kawoni at Miller Park Zoo
HCC exhibit features paintings by Phil Smith
Slim Randles' Home Country A not so slippery slope
Friday, Jan. 9
Dawn Schaefer named Executive Director of the Lincoln Park District
Upcoming Lunch & Learn program at the Oasis Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland announces program for family caregivers
Logan County Board meeting minutes
September Finance Committee
September Board of Health (Pdf)
Statements by Secretary Lew and Secretary Burwell on how the Affordable Care Act and Health Insurance Marketplace will impact tax returns
Illinois Department of Public Health launches updated website At home or on the go, get the health information you need to know
Thursday, Jan. 8
Logan County Board approves appointments and courtroom audio/visual upgrades
Angela Daniels and Sonja Tillman Accept Limited Partnership
Logan County Board of REALTORS® Fourth Quarter Homes Sales Report
Electronics recycling held on the second Saturday of each month
Heartland offering free community education classes January 10
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
Study Panel Report on the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Statement on recommendations from panel studying governance of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Wednesday, Jan. 7
LINCOLN 44, SOUTHEAST 31
Seasonal Weight Limits on Logan County Highways
Chaplain Johnson to speak at Kinzie/King Breakfast at Lincoln College
Burned out building gets cleared away - slideshow
Logan County Extension to offer Emerald Ash Borer community preparedness planning workshop
Illinois American Water Reminds Customers to Protect Pipes during Winter Weather
Book Look: Favorite Reads from 2014 Reviews by Melissa Oxborrow sponsored by Lincoln Public Library
Start a lifesaving habit by giving blood with the American Red Cross January is National Blood Donor Month
Energy Education Council Shares Efficiency Tips for 2015
Illinois Department of Public Health publishes scientific health articles Inaugural Illinois Morbidity and Mortality Bulletin
2014 - The year in photos
November 1 through 14 - slideshow
November 15 through 30 - slideshow
A birds-eye view of the construction of the new Salt Creek Bridge - slideshow
Lincoln College Athletic Hall of Fame - slideshow
Mount Pulaski schools rename gymnasiums in honor of two beloved coaches - slideshow
December 1 through 9 - slideshow
December 9 through 31 - slideshow
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