Friday, December 23

• Logan County Board approves changes to billboard ordinance

• Lincoln aldermen vote for an overall reduction in property tax levies and approves funding for tourism bureau

• A caboose for the Whistle Stop Library

• Governor Bruce Rauner announces appointment, staff transitions

• New Holland Middletown educators help support Christmas gifting

• Memorial Health System One of Top 10 Healthcare Organizations Recognized for Leadership Development

• Check Your List Twice: Drive Sober and Buckle Up
  IDOT partnering with law enforcement to keep roads safe over holidays

• 2016 Christmas Worship Guide Special Feature
  A Father's love for his children; a Father's love for you through His Son
  By Michael Mallick

Thursday, December 22

• Mount Pulaski's wind farm project to be pushed forward under new ownership

• Hepler and Craig recognized for Logan County Board service

• Book signing event to be held Friday at Abe's

• Ruiz Food Products, Inc. recalls beef and cheese tortilla products due to possible foreign matter contamination

• DCFS’ "Home for the Holidays" campaign reunites families and finds forever homes for 1,742 children in care

• Check Your List Twice: Drive Sober and Buckle Up
  IDOT partnering with law enforcement to keep roads safe over holidays

• 2016 Christmas Worship Guide Special Feature
  Expectations!
  By Pastor Ken Kramer

Wednesday, December 21

• City of Lincoln delays action items to Thursday night
  Votes include Tourism Bureau agreement

  • Notice of Public Hearing and Voting session agenda

• Statewide program for agricultural workers with disabilities gains support

• Illinois on Track to Become First Smart State in the U.S.

• Governor Rauner signs Bipartisan Legislation to extend the Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credit
  SB2921 encourages donations of private capital to finance affordable housing developments across Illinois

• 2016 Christmas Worship Guide Special Feature
  Ugly Christmas Sweater
  By Pastor Jonathan Buescher

Tuesday, December 20

• Safe Rides available for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve

• LCHS Choir to perform for Lincoln Woman's Club

• Community Action seeking volunteer bus monitors

• Liquid Nicotine for electronic cigarettes toxic for kids

• USDA and University of Arkansas School of Law host webinars for Native American Farmers and Ranchers

• 2016 Christmas Worship Guide Special Feature
  Our 'Worship Guide'
  By J Anthony (Tony) Shuff