Wednesday, July 27, 2016
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Wednesday, July 27
2016 Miss Logan County Fair Queen Contestants - slideshow
2016 Little Miss Logan County Contestants - slideshow
Local 4-H program offers fun activities at the Logan County Fair August 2nd and 3rd
Heartland Community College announces recent graduates Includes several from Logan County
Lincoln Police Department joins forces with agencies statewide for 2016 Illinois Speed Awareness Day campaign
USDA Reminds Producers of Aug. 1 Deadline to Enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs
Illinois state historian appointed Samuel Wheeler named state historian by Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s trustees
Tuesday, July 26
Lincoln man dies in early morning crash
Logan County Briefs: Energy savings for property owners, SIU plans to put offices in health department continue
Logan County Arts August Show opens August 4th with reception
School Registration August 4th at West Lincoln-Broadwell
Illinois Ag Producers - Let that Voice be Heard - Submit Your Nominations for County Committees NOW - August 1, 2016 Deadline
Illinois State Archaeological Society to Host 16th Annual Indian Artifact Show
Rauner calls on General Assembly to vote on Constitutional Amendment for term limits in fall veto session
Monday, July 25
For the second year, Art in the Park event stifled by sweltering heat
Latham Park a serene setting for Art in the Park - slideshow
Five selected as outstanding at Art in the Park
Lincoln Public Library holds annual book sale with perk, rare books added - Album
Slim Randles' Home Country "A paucity of eddyflication"
Soil Moisture Increases in Southern and Western Illinois
Treasurer Frerichs announces live unclaimed property auction at the Illinois State Fair Two auction previews set for Chicago and Springfield
Saturday, July 23
Puppeteers bring stories to life for young Lincoln readers
Puppeteers bring stories to life for young Lincoln readers - slideshow
Historical Society announces publication of new book, “Generosity - The Story of Logan County during the Great War-1919”
Kids can learn to "Play it Safe" at Mount Pulaski event July 28th
IEMA awards $4 million in grants to support local emergency management agencies Logan County EMA to receive $20,297.74.
IDVA says "No Pokemon Go access on Veteran Home’s grounds"
Illinois State Museum to offer behind-the-scenes tours of Research & Collections Center
Governor signs legislation to increase transparency of school testing and honor professional development for teachers Bills aim to prevent “over-testing” of students and give teachers more flexibility with professional development hours
Friday, July 22
Suspect in Casey's robbery arrested
Logan County Board nixes six-month salary increase for Animal Control Warden
Public Transportation announces update for Logan County Revised Flex Route effective Friday July 22, 2016
Be aware of heat hazards
IDoA releases Hot Tips to aid older adults during hot weather as heat indexes continue to rise
Illinois Department of Public Health Safety Tips for Heat
Extreme Heat Could Lead to Pavement Failures IDOT will be monitoring roads for repairs, traffic stoppages possible during heat wave
July-August Logan County FSA Updates
Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit coming to Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum
Illinois agencies announce coordinated mosquito reduction strategy
Thursday, July 21
Lincoln Police seeking suspect in Casey's robbery
Logan County Board to place liaison on Tourism Council
LCG&HS guest speaker Darrell White shares the history of Logan County cemeteries
Water Quality Reports Available for Illinois American Water Customers Company’s Water Continues to Meet All Federal and State Standards
Column Dieback in Cherry and Other Stone Fruits and Crabgrass and other Annual Weed Grasses By John Fulton
Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Coverage for Breast Cancer Screenings New law requires insurance plans, Medicaid to cover 3D mammography
Wednesday, July 20
Lincoln Police seeking suspect in Casey's Robbery
Pekin Street Parking Lot project “on hold”
Castle Manor hold Summer Fling on a perfect Saturday afternoon - slideshow
Kiwanis presents awards to outstanding Logan County 4-H Members
Safe Ride available during Arts in the Park
Senator Brady and Representative Butler to host Senior Fair in Lincoln
July Illinois FSA Newsletter
Governor Rauner signs Molly’s Law Extends statute of limitations on violent crimes and modifies FOIA laws
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