Friday, January 16, 2015
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Friday, Jan. 16
Lincoln aldermen prepare to vote on Lincoln College/Comcast broadcast agreement
7th Grade Boys Logan County Basketball Championship Chester-East Lincoln claims title 32-28 over Mount Pulaski
LCHS Leaf Club and Lincoln PD partner with Cell Phones for Soldiers to provide troops with free calls home
"Souper" Bowl Food Drive for Senior Nutrition "Meals On Wheels"
Healthcare Careers scholarship applications now available
2014 Light up a Life Special Supplement to Lincoln Daily News
Dr. Adam Reid Joins Memorial Bariatric Services
Extension offers poultry production class Raising backyard chickens right - is keeping yardbirds all it's cracked up to be?
Local Food Film Festival Scheduled for January 24
Governor Rauner signs Executive Order for hiring transparency
A copy of Executive Order 15-10
GOMB Guidance to Agency Chief Financial Officers
Thursday, Jan. 15
City to vote on financial support for Logan County Alliance
Local veterans honored prior to LCHS wrestling meet - Slideshow Navy Veteran Ken Delaney recognized
From the office of Sally Turner, Logan County Clerk Early voting for Ward 3 Republican Primary opens today
Lincoln College opens inaugural season for Men’s Volleyball
Town and Country Bank Announces Lincoln Community High School's November Student of the Month
Paul Beaver to be guest speaker at Elkhart dinner lecture
Russel Allen Garden Day scheduled for March 14th
Relay for Life Kick-off potluck to be held Jan. 26th This years event includes a new day-time schedule running from noon to midnight on June 20th
First Wok Chinese restaurant to close
New Crop Insurance option for specialty crop growers and diversified farms Whole-Farm Revenue Protection available in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio
Illinois American Water Announces 2015 Environmental Grant Program
Wednesday, Jan. 14
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
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
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