Thursday, August 23

• Statement by Lincoln Police Chief Paul Adams regarding cautionary lockdown at Lincoln Junior High School Wednesday

• Search finally over for new Logan County Supervisor of Assessments

• Caleb Coogan Memorial Playground dedicated at Mount Pulaski Grade School

• Habitat for Humanity of Logan County forced to discontinue electronics recycling program
  Will continue to accept aluminum and scrap metal

• Lincoln Public Library to hold annual Buck-a-bag sale this Saturday & Sunday

• St. John Veteran Celebration committee to host Trivia Fundraiser Sunday afternoon

• Memorial Medical Center Announces Fall Sessions for Hands-On Healthcare Program

• Social Security Fast-Tracks Decisions for People with Severe Disabilities
  Agency Expands Compassionate Allowance List

• Dick Van Dyke tops list of Illinois actors
  Illinois Top 200 project puts Van Dyke at No. 1, followed by Murray, Hackman and Ford

• Soils were drying in mid-August

Wednesday, August 22

• Lincoln asked to make a commitment for Fifth Street Road Project next year

• Bruce and Cindy Stacy say goodbye to workaday and hello to retirement
  Local pharmacy to close for good at 6 p.m. this evening

• Illinois Governor’s Motorcycle Ride to stop at The Mill Museum in Lincoln this Sunday, August 26th
  Celebrating the Illinois Bicentennial & Historic Route 66

• Lincoln Police Department

  • Monthly report for May, 2018 - Pdf

  • Monthly report for June, 2018 - Pdf

  • Monthly report for July, 2018 - Pdf

• Hilltopper Wind Farm to supply renewable energy for Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center

• Heartland partners with Exelon for on-site education in Clinton

• Salt Creek A.B.A.T.E. hosts annual Duck Race and Camping fundraiser this weekend

Tuesday, August 21

• Logan County Board to vote on 12 new vehicles for Sheriff's Office

• Lincoln City Hall changes: New part time person to be hired for City Clerk's office
  Privacy wall to be built in the former zoning office

• CAPCIL receives donation of mattresses
  To be distributed this Friday through Witz End Boutique for a $50 donation

• Ceremony Transferring Former St. Clara’s Manor to Lincoln College August 22
  Senior Living Center will be Converted to Student Housing

• Chester-East Lincoln School Board
  Tuesday, August 21, 2018 meeting agenda Pdf

• Farm Bureau Young Leaders estimates 2018 corn yields at 207 bushel/acre

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