Friday, September 11

• Statement from Congressman elect Darin LaHood

• Logan County Board reviews Public Transportation dilemma, Veteran's Assistance Program, a request to rezone for mining, and community college scholarship criteria

• City of Lincoln proposed fence ordinance to be modified

• City of Lincoln Police Department to observe Illinois Rail Safety Week

• City of Lincoln declares Pet Awareness week leading up to annual Woofstock event September 19

• Zonta Club of Lincoln accepting new memberships

• Logan County Board Meeting Minutes

  • May Planning and Zoning

  • May Road and Bridge

  • May Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency

  • May Workshop

  • May Regular Voting Session

• September designated as Campus Fire Safety Month

• Rauner vetoes another budget

• Rauner vetoes Medical Cannabis for PTSD

Thursday, September 10

• Public Transportation System semi-stalled with uncertain future

• Committee recommends restoring Health Department levy, adds for EDP in Logan County 2016 Budget Draft

• Local Blues/Soul artist heads to Nashville to record new album

• ALMH Service of Remembrance planned for September 13

• Electronics Recycling this Saturday

• Glass Recycling this Saturday

• Logan County Board Meeting Minutes

  • May Finance Meeting

  • May Board of Health

  • May Insurance and Legislative

  • May Logan County Coroner, EMA, Ambulance and Sheriff

  • May Personnel

• Column
  Biting Insects and Pumpkin Time
  By John Fulton

• New Laws Provide Property Tax Relief for Veterans with Disabilities, Families

Wednesday, September 9

• Atlanta Historic Commission offers updated version of Atlanta Historic Landmarks guide

• Gail’s Pumpkin Patch hosting Fall Farm Day this Sunday

• Punt, Pass and Kick competition to be held this Sunday at Eaton Field

• LCU Golf Scramble to benefit Red Lions Athletics

• Lincoln College announces Grand Soiree to benefit museum
  Black-Tie Optional Event Commemorates College’s 150th Anniversary, Ties with Lincoln

• Moving Forward 5K/10K Walk/Run early registration discount expires Sept. 16

• Logan County Board Meeting Minutes

  • May Airport and Farm

  • May Animal Control

  • May Building and Grounds

  • May Executive Committee

• Department of Insurance launches new Public Pension Division FOIA Portal
  Information about annual statements available online

Tuesday, September 8

• ZBA stamps unanimous approval to rezone land for mining

• Illinois and city officials welcome 'Ride for the Relay' to Lincoln

  • Ride for the Relay - Slideshow

• 2015 Delavan Fall Festival makes memories for family and friends

  • 2015 Delavan Fall Festival - Slideshow

• LCU Golf Scramble to benefit Red Lions Athletics

• Mount Pulaski Police Department Presents:
  21st Century Computer Safety

• Midwest Technical Institute to host fall open house Sept. 12

• Deadline to Enroll in Key Farm Bill Safety Net Programs Approaches
  Producers have Until Sept. 30 to Sign Up for ARC/PLC and MPP-Dairy

Monday, September 7
Labor Day Holiday

Saturday, September 5

• Local Habitat for Humanity to host house blessing September 13

• Madd Hoss Jackson Band to perform on Friday at the Mount Pulaski Fall Festival

• Quarterly L.E.P.C. meeting to be September 16

• Elkhart Christian Church to celebrate 150 years September 11 through 13

• Farmer Grant Writing Workshop to be offered by University of Illinois Extension

• Illinois Has a Cool, Dry August

• Illinois State Police launch operation Fatal Four for Labor Day holiday weekend
  Troopers will be on the Lookout for speeding, DUI, driving distracted and seatbelt compliance

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  Should’ve known better’n to buy a flesh-colored shirt

Friday, September 4

• ZBA approves rezoning request that could bring limestone quarry

• Regional Planning Commission approves Atlanta and Lincoln Bicycle Trail Plans

• First posted Thursday afternoon
  New mining request makes first rezoning hurdle with Regional Planning Commission

• Gail’s Pumpkin Patch now open for its 10th Fall season

  • Gail's Pumpkin Patch - Slideshow

• Village of Elkhart celebrates the completion of railroad work

• Work begins on Christian Village expansion project - Album

• Chamber holds FREE Lunch N’ Learn in conjunction with local EMA director, Dan Fulscher

• Tackett to hold book signing event Saturday at Prairie Years