Thursday, July 20

• Posted at 11:30 a.m.
  Logan County Coroner's report on July 14th Lincoln death

• Kids summer lunch program with activities succeeds in first year

• Humane Society to provide transport to spay/neuter clinic August 7th

• The Chosen Ones outdoor gospel event July 30th in San Jose
  An evening of free music, fun activities and food

• Illinois FSA July Newsletter

• IDFPR Online Licensure Transformation Nears Completion
  Paper applications cease September 1st for certain professions

• Governor Rauner announces roll out of first Illinois Bicentennial activities
  100 Day Countdown-Student Generated Historical Video Campaign and Illinois Craft Beer Competition leads 200th Birthday Celebration
  Video contest entry deadline August 31st

• Governor’s Hometown Awards application deadline August 1st

Wednesday, July 19

• City of Lincoln approves $30,000 for CAPCIL work readiness program

• Terri Miller named University of Illinois Extension County Director

• LPL Summer reading program a real zoo with Silly Safaris

• Silly Safaris slideshow

• “Water Fun” comes to 3rd Fridays Downtown this week

• College and Universities announce Logan County graduates
  Bradley University, Fort Hays State University, Heartland Community College

• Three local women earn Zonta Scholarships

• ALMH Offers Free Prenatal Classes July 30th

• Governor Signs Charlie’s Law
  Bipartisan legislation becomes first-in-the-nation bill ensuring children can receive costly treatment for debilitating disease under insurance plans

Tuesday, July 18

• Brutal weather week ends glorious with free outside evening family movie at Park District

  • Family movie night at the Park District - slideshow

• Decatur's Barn Colony talent on exhibit in Lincoln

  • Lincoln Art Institute welcomes Barn Colony artists for July exhibit - slideshow

• Lincoln Police Department June 2017 report

• Ken Eckhardt attends Cetera® Financial Specialists’ Connect Conference
  At 19th Annual Conference, Eckhardt Welcomed into Leaders’ Council for 2017, Broker-Dealer’s Group of Top Advisors

• Getting to know ‘Boss Lincoln’
  Historian discusses Lincoln’s partisan role July 25 at Lincoln Presidential Library

• Two new competitions coming to 2017 Illinois State Fair
  Register today for your chance to participate in two new game shows!

Monday, July 17

• Illinois Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors enjoys lunch break in Lincoln - Slideshow

  • Lincoln Police Department recognizes “Officer Moe” as Officer of the Year

  • Lincoln Rural and Crystal Bale receive recognition from IL COPS

  • IL COPS remember fallen officer James Brockmeyer

• 2017 Emden Homecoming

  • Deep traditions stand as many come home for Emden's 70th Annual Homecoming

  • Deep traditions stand as many come home for Emden's 70th Annual Homecoming - Slideshow

  • Emden's Homecoming Parade theme "Christmas in July" cool

  • Emden parade imagines Christmas in July - slideshow

  • Emden parade goers enjoy tractors, trucks, combines and horses - Slideshow

• Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Joins Illinois Department of Natural Resources
  Merger will Benefit Taxpayers of Illinois

• IEMA receives $1.2 million Federal Grant for complex coordinated terrorism attacks
  Grant from FEMA will enhance state, local government preparedness, response