Saturday, May 20

• Local Historical Society recognizes Logan County law practices

• Mount Pulaski FCCLA Chapter performs well at state conference

• Veva Appel Receives Distinguished Service Award at LCU

• Lincoln Rotary recognized for two decades of service in Adopt-A-Highway program

• Class of 2017

  • Carroll Catholic eighth grade graduates

• Humane Society to provide transport to spay/neuter clinic June 12th

• John Morrell and Co. recalls beef frank products due to possible metal contamination

• Protect Yourself This Mosquito Season
  IDPH offers tips to guard against mosquito bites

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  "Figger I might jest be right on time."

• American Pickers coming to Illinois in June

Friday, May 19

• State awarded Logan County emergency services staff and E-911 Board recognized by county

• Tourism Bureau discusses signage, billboards, sub-grant request and other topics

• Lincoln Barbell hosts "Salute Our Heroes"
  Funds raised donated to local VFW

• Class of 2017

  • Mount Pulaski High School
    Graduation Saturday at 4 p.m.

• Hannah Crider named a winner in Alcohol Awareness poster contest

• From the Lincoln Park District

  • Lincoln Park District holds special events for kids
    Pre-registration requested

• Land of Lincoln Honor Flight scheduled for May 23rd

• State Fairs Karaoke Contest Aims to Bring Small Town Talent to the Big Stage
  Registration now open for regional competitions

Thursday, May 18

• Logan County Board turns down Logan Mason Public Transportation request

• Heat, high winds, bare fields - all lead to late afternoon dust storms in central Illinois

• Atlanta Public Library receives grant from Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
  Sign up now for arts discovery camp

• Clean-up progresses at Elkhart derailment site - Album

• LCHS announces Students-of-the-Month for April and May

• Lincoln Community High School Awards Night tonight
  Graduation May 20th

• Logan County FSA May Update

• Heartland Community College’s physical therapist assistant program receives accreditation

• New IDOT Mowing Approach to Help Protect Monarch Butterfly, Pollinator Populations in Illinois

Wednesday, May 17

• Logan County Board decides Hilltopper Wind Farm requests

• Hepler receives IACAA Grey Warner Award

• Lincoln Mayor announces plans for city sponsored “Home of the Month”
  Suggests the city also recognize a Student-of-the-Month

• Lincoln Police Department April Activity Report Pdf

• Mount Pulaski High School Honors Night recognitions

• Posted Tuesday
  Update from the Logan County EMA
  Train derailment at Elkhart

  • Aerial View - Elkhart train derailment - Album

  • Elkhart train derailment - slideshow

  • Amtrak revised train schedule for Lincoln stops

• District 27 Partners to Offer Free Summer Meals

• Lincoln Heritage Museum Hosts Mary Lincoln’s Strawberry Party
  Children, families, friends invited to meet Mrs. Lincoln, play games, enjoy ice cream

• ALMH Offers Free Prenatal Classes