Monday, August 20

• Lincoln City Council
  Monday, August 20, 2018 Meeting Agenda - Pdf
  Note: Item five has been removed

• Summer delights at Third Friday Downtown

  • Summertime fun and magical moments at Third Friday Downtown - slideshow

  • Rainbow magic and cotton candy fun - slideshow

• Annual 5K in Emden brings awareness and support to ALS

  • A large crowd gathers in Emden for annual ALS 5K - slideshow

  • Day ends with plenty of time for friends and family - slideshow

• Season tickets now on sale for LCHS fall sports

• Christine Short of Edward Jones Receives Certified Financial Planner(TM) Certification

• Rauner signs public safety legislation
  Gives 60-day grace period to FOID card holders submitting renewals on time

• Governor Rauner signs bills to improve hunting safety, increase penalties for illegal hunting

Saturday, August 18

• Opioid Task Force learns details of new Noxalone tracking program

• Route 66 Experience Hub makes move to downtown Lincoln

• Daisy Mae goes missing at the Illinois State Fair

• Illinois Payrolls Up for Sixth Straight Month
  Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.2%

• Back to School: It’s Time to Update Your Child’s Health Information

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  Sometimes there is great glory in failure

• Plant Now for a Beautiful Garden Next Year
  By Melinda Myers

Friday, August 17

• Fitness Court Grand Opening Ribbon Cut and Launch Party enjoys a tremendous turnout

• Fitness Court sees lots of interest on Opening Day - slideshow

• Crowds surround court to see demonstrations and first fitness challenge - slideshow

• Heartland Students Named 2018 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars

• Master Naturalist Dr. Pam Moriearty to be LCG&HS guest speaker Monday

• First Presbyterian and St. John United Church of Christ join in Vacation Bible School session three of Godly Play

• Logan County Extension: Cover crops to plant in the garden this fall

• Governor signs new law to facilitate access to physical therapy services
  Reduced opioid use among the benefits predicted

Thursday, August 16

• ‘Artful Disarray’ theme embraces diversity in newest at LAI Show

  • "Artful Disarray" draws large attendance at LAI August Show - Album

  • Artists enjoy diversity of theme for August art show - Album

• San Jose UMC welcomes the Dave Melton Family Singers this Sunday evening

• In its 15th Year ‘Day of the Dozer’ Still Giving Kids the Ultimate Ride

• Culver's Fundraiser this Sunday will furnish school supplies for those in need

• Junior Achievement of Central Illinois receives $5,000 Monsanto Fund grant for Career Pathways Initiative

• Farm Service Agency Bulletin
  Illinois State Committee Member Appointed
  USDA Approves Modifications to Margin Protection Plan of Insurance

• IDHS’ Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances reaches 5,000th call and launches new features
  5,000 calls have been answered at the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances and the Helpline continues to offer new services for individuals with substance use disorders

• University of Illinois College of ACES
  Racial diversity increases student leadership skills, especially for white students