Wednesday, January 21, 2015
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Wednesday, Jan. 21
Elevator to be temporarily closed in the Logan County Courthouse Special accommodations available for those unable to climb stairs
Sports: Toppers weather the Storm
St. Clara’s honors Centenarians at annual luncheon
St. Clara's residents enjoy an afternoon of magic - slideshow
LCHS Girls Basketball host fundraiser breakfast this Sunday
2nd Annual Hartem Post Prom Trivia Night scheduled for January 31st Fundraiser proceeds to benefit Hartem 2015 Post Prom
Do you have five minutes for the future of Lincoln? Strategic Plan process begins with a public survey
Quick link to survey
Second Quarter Honor Rolls
Carroll Catholic School
Chester-East Lincoln School
Lincoln Junior High School
New Holland-Middletown School
Zion Lutheran School
Mount Pulaski High School
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Upcoming events at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
The intersection of race and law enforcement Lincoln Presidential Library presents Jan. 27 roundtable on slavery’s legacy and police-community relations
Looking back at a ‘Southern Girl, Northern Woman’ Author of new Mary Lincoln biography to speak Jan. 29 at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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
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
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