Friday, February 10

• Lincoln aldermen vote 5-3 in favor of street evaluation program

• Congressional Bills introduced for designation of Route 66 as a National Trail

• Brighter days ahead at the Arlee as improvement projects continue

• Corn Belt Energy receives statewide safety award

• Happy birthday, Mr. President
  Presidential library, Old State Capitol to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday with free admission, special events

• IDOT seeks additional input for Long Range Transportation Plan

Thursday, February 9

• Local auxiliary offers financial support to Hines Fisher House

• Local election embraces the past with the return of the Chalkboard

• LCHS alum pens new book; "Natural Born Leader"

• SERVE to feed quarters into washing machines this evening in Lincoln

• Walgreens Corp. to pay $50-million for unlawful prescription marketing scheme

• Governor and Lt. Governor unveil 2016 Journal of Local Government Shared Service Best Practices
  Journal is a blueprint for local governments to provide the people of Illinois more efficient, effective government services and save taxpayer dollars

• Updated Illinois Sport Fish Consumption Advisory
  Links to local fish contaminant lists

Wednesday, February 8

• Logan 4-H Member and 4-H Alumni attend Presidential Inauguration

• Logan County Board announces availability of funding for community events

• District 27 conducting 2017 Kindergarten survey

• Russel Allen Garden Day scheduled for March 11th
  Discounts given for early registration

• IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes
  Preparedness actions can prevent injuries, reduce property damage

• State Investigation Leads to $4.25 Million Settlement in Mining Discrimination Lawsuit
  Illinois Department of Human Rights assists U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in investigation of sex discrimination in coal mining

• Rep. Darin LaHood appointed to U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee
  LaHood Receives 115th Committee Assignments, Named Subcommittee Chairman

Tuesday, February 7

• GPEDC presents report at joint Lincoln, Logan County meeting

• Zachariah Lowe-Prather named LCHS December Student-of-the-Month

• Logan County 4-H Foundation to hold spaghetti meal this Sunday

• ALMH Offers Free Screenings at the Wellness Expo

• Lincoln Writer's Club meeting February 14th

• First IDOC Life Skills Reentry Center opens in Kewanee
  Additional centers to open in Murphysboro and Lincoln

• State of Illinois, U of I System launch ‘Smart State’ partnership
  Technology initiative will help state better serve citizens, promote business growth