Tuesday, January 20, 2015
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Tuesday , Jan. 20
Central State 8 Tournament: Lincoln 35, Jacksonville 25
Lincoln celebrates King Day with Scholarship Breakfast
Lincoln Celebrates King Day - slideshow
Lincoln prepares to take the next step in two major improvement projects
Lincoln Public Library staff introduce patrons to the world of electronic borrowing
Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation kicks off "Abe's Million" with fundraising event this weekend Come enjoy great food and music from the Millikin Faculty Jazz Band
HSLC General Membership meeting scheduled for Jan. 28
Do you have five minutes for the future of Lincoln? Strategic Plan process begins with a public survey
Quick link to survey
From the Atlanta Public Library
Change of Date - Mad Hatter Tea Party for Kids at the Atlanta Public Library
Governor Rauner signs Executive Order for Minority and Veteran Empowerment
Monday, Jan. 19
Local Extension offers education of Emerald Ash Borer
First posted Sunday, Jan 18 Central State 8 Tournament
Lincoln 53, Decatur Eisenhower 20
The game in photos
Town and Country Bank Announces Lincoln Community High School's December Student of the Month
Mayfield's Mutterings Illini lose a heartbreaker By Jeff Mayfield
74K Photography of Lincoln wins WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award® 2015
2014 Light up a Life Special Supplement to Lincoln Daily News
The Atlanta Public Library This Golden Age program honors National Tea Month
Tea Time at the Atlanta Public Library
Atlanta Public Library Announces Special Palms Grill Dinner/Behind the Scenes Program
Saturday, Jan. 17
Posted Sunday, Jan. 18 Central State 8 Tournament: Lincoln 53, Decatur Eisenhower 20
Discussion of proposed wind farm raises questions for the Logan County Board
Mourning announces candidacy for Lincoln Ward 3 Alderman
From the office of the Logan County State's Attorney Recent Felony Sentencing
Palms Grill recognized as a ‘Delicious Destination’ by state Tourism Bureau
Lincoln Heritage Museum to unveil two new exhibits Displays mark 150th anniversaries of Lincoln’s assassination and founding of Lincoln College
ALMH Providing Diabetes Classes
Concealed Carry Statistics for 2014 (Pdf) 308 license issued in Logan County, 1 denied, 0 revoked
Governor Rauner announces second round of appointments
Governor Rauner rescinds Quinn Executive Orders
Wagons, ho! Heading west in the 1800's Lincoln Presidential Library digs into its collections for Jan. 20 presentation on westward journeys
Illinois Raptor Center birds featured at Bald Eagle Watch
Slim Randles' Home Country Sucrose intolerant
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
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
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