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

• 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

• 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