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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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Wednesday, December 16 When it comes to cookies, where there is a will there is a way! Wrap up your Christmas list with gifts from the Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society 2020 Worship Guide Hope helps! Pritzker Outlines Spending Reduction Plan For Fiscal Year 2021 Administration Will Negotiate With AFSCME Over Furlough Days and Personnel Cost Adjustments RESPONSE “State Employees Cannot Be Expected to Bear Unfair Share in Current Fiscal Crisis” Statement of Roberta Lynch, Executive Director, AFSCME Council 31 New Minimum Wage Rates Set to Take Effect on New Year’s Day Illinois Department of Labor Reminds Workers to Watch Their Wages Joshua Crockett announces candidacy for Heartland Community College Board of Trustees Pritzker Administration Announces New Partnership with ALDI to Provide Online Grocery Access to Over 2 Million Families on SNAP 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine COVID-19 ARCHIVES Tuesday, December 15 Logan County Dashboard 34,784 tested - 32,452 negative- 2,332 positive - 490 active cases- 1,813 recovered - 29 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 8.3% Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 7,359 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials PEORIA PENSIONS CAUSING POLICE, FIRE LAYOFFS AS PROPERTY TAX HIKE SOUGHT Tuesday, December 15 Mount Pulaski Christmas Light Contest Take the tour in numeric order starting on North Marion Street - slideshow Sticking with the map start at the Attic...Salt Creek Attic that is. - slideshow A jaunt to the country is refreshing and exciting. Then head back to town to finish the tour - slideshow Generosity of the community allows Emblem Club to ‘pay it forward’ United Way of Logan County introduces new resources for those in need in the community 2020 Worship Guide A Christmas Thought Matthew 1:21 – 2:4 Chester-East Lincoln District 61 Notice of Special Meeting Tuesday meeting rescheduled to Thursday, December 17, 2020 Thursday, December 17, 2020 Meeting agenda - Pdf Zion Lutheran Church and School in Lincoln host drive-thru nativity this Friday evening 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine COVID-19 ARCHIVES Monday, December 14 Logan County COVID update Four new fatalities and 102 confirmed positives in past 72 hours - Pdf Monday, December 14 Logan County Dashboard 34,548 tested - 32,272 negative- 2,276 positive - 613 active cases- 1,634 recovered - 29 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 8.2% Monday, December 14, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 7,214 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials COOK, MADISON, ST. CLAIR COUNTIES RANK AMONG NATION’S TOP ‘JUDICIAL HELLHOLES’ Monday, December 14 Eric Grunder wins car giveaway in Graue Amazing Teacher contest Beginning Monday, December 14th, 500 block of North Logan in Lincoln to be closed 2020 Worship Guide A Christmas Thought Matthew 1:21 – 2:4 Lincoln Woman's Club holds successful Operation Santa donation drive for our troops Something safe for Christmas Eve or Day Purdue Musical Organizations to present first-ever virtual Christmas Show Getting Around Illinois provides latest winter road conditions IDOT site provides continually updated info during snow-and-ice season University of Illinois Extension Grow a living Christmas tree with Norfolk Island Pine 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine COVID-19 ARCHIVES Friday, December 11 - No weekend reporting Logan County Dashboard 31,092 tested - 28,918 negative- 2,174 positive - 547 active cases- 1,602 recovered - 25 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 13.6% PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials COOK, MADISON, ST. CLAIR COUNTIES RANK AMONG NATION’S TOP ‘JUDICIAL HELLHOLES’ Saturday, December 12 Emden resident Nathan Rohlfs miraculous recovery from covid complications Lincoln City Council Notice of Public Hearing December 21, 2020 7 p.m. - Pdf Topic: Tax levy increase for the city of Lincoln Beginning Monday, December 14th, 500 block of North Logan in Lincoln to be closed 2020 Worship Guide Christmas and the “U” word A tribute to Gene Burwell Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Earns Top Marks for Patient Care 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine Greetings and warm wishes to you from a few of our most favorite people University of Illinois Extension Make your food donations count this holiday season Slim Randles' Home Country Why them early cowboys invented pack mules and pickup trucks Winter Care for Trees, Shrubs and Perennials in Containers By Melinda Myers COVID-19 ARCHIVES Long term care industry welcomes emergency use authorization by FDA for COVID vaccine Friday, December 11 Logan County COVID update LCDPH reports 194 new positives and two additional deaths in past 48 hours - Pdf Friday, December 11 Logan County Dashboard 31,092 tested - 28,918 negative- 2,174 positive - 547 active cases- 1,602 recovered - 25 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 13.6% Friday, December 11, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 9,420 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials COOK, MADISON, ST. CLAIR COUNTIES RANK AMONG NATION’S TOP ‘JUDICIAL HELLHOLES’ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR New playground equipment appreciated at Latham Park	Friday, December 11 A tribute to Gene Burwell Lincoln aldermen consider a property tax increase for next year 2020 Worship Guide Christmas and the “U” word Damon Priddy announces departure from Hampton and Comfort Inns in Lincoln Julie Burr to return to Lincoln Justice Rita Garman announces formation of judicial screening committee to fill Eleventh Circuit vacancy Kathy Schmidt of Lincoln to serve on committee Heartland Physical Therapy Assistant student gifts scholarship award to classmate 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine Greetings and warm wishes to you from a few of our most favorite people USDA Announces Increase to Certain Incentive Payments for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Staying Cyber Secure at the Holidays COVID-19 ARCHIVES Thursday, December 10 Logan County Dashboard 30,223 tested - 28,209 negative- 2,014 positive - 558 active cases- 1,531 recovered - 25 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 14.7% Thursday, December 10, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 11,101 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS WANT VOTERS TO HAVE RECALL POWER OVER MADIGAN / GOOD GOVERNMENT LETTERS TO THE EDITOR New playground equipment appreciated at Latham Park Thursday, December 10 Lincoln City Council Aldermen to host special voting session Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 6 p.m. Thursday December 10, 2020 Regular Meeting agenda - Pdf County receives $50,000 for Latham and Scully Park improvements - Album Logan County Department of Public Health endorses 14-day quarantine for those exposed to COVID-19 Jared Merriman December LTEC Student of the Month 2020 Worship Guide What if… I feel grumpy Lincoln Community High School District 404 Notice of Truth and Taxation Public Hearing Thursday, December 17, 2020 - Pdf Lincoln Elks offers free children’s orthopedic clinic Tuesday January 5, 2021 Appointment required 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine Greetings and warm wishes to you from a few of our most favorite people Illinois Department of Labor to Present IL OSHA 101 Webinar December 16th Training will also provide focus on challenges posed by COVID-19 Illinois Attorney General files lawsuit seeking to end illegal Facebook monopoly COVID-19 ARCHIVES Wednesday, December 9 Logan County COViD update Fifty-one new positives and four additional deaths in last 48 hours - Pdf Wednesday, December 9 Logan County Dashboard 29,609 tested - 27,629 negative- 1,980 positive - 542 active cases- 1,415 recovered - 23 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 15.47% Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 8,256 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials ILLINOIS SCHOOL STANDARDS PROPOSAL PUSHES ‘PROGRESSIVE VALUES’ OVER DIVERSE VIEWS, CRITICS SAY Wednesday, December 9 Long awaited Fifth Street Road Project construction funds approved by Logan County Lincoln City Council Aldermen to host special voting session Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 6 p.m. Thursday December 10, 2020 Regular Meeting agenda - Pdf Area children enjoy a nice visit with Santa in the Window Unique visits with Santa bring community together for a fun evening - slideshow Hot chocolate, cold ice cream, winter caps and Santa. Who could ask for more? - slideshow Lincoln's "Real Santa" recognized by community leaders Santa through the years - Album 2020 Worship Guide What if… I feel grumpy Integrity Data Awards $10,000 in Community Giving Program Grants 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine Greetings and warm wishes to you from a few of our most favorite people COVID-19 ARCHIVES Tuesday, December 8 Logan County Dashboard 29,045 tested - 27,093 negative- 1,952 positive - 529 active cases- 1,404 recovered - 19 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 14.7% Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 7,910 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials ILLINOIS SCHOOL STANDARDS PROPOSAL PUSHES ‘PROGRESSIVE VALUES’ OVER DIVERSE VIEWS, CRITICS SAY Tuesday, December 8 Logan County November briefs: Fifth Street Road construction funds approved, Animal Control Wardens reappointed 2020 Worship Guide Amazing, perplexing, transforming power of a super hero 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine Greetings and warm wishes to you from a few of our most favorite people Public invited to take IDOT traveler survey Illinois residents asked for feedback regarding state’s transportation system Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announces $90 million nationwide settlement with one of the nations largest mortgage load servicers Nationstar will provide more than $3.6 million to more than 2,600 Illinoisans and commit to reform servicing practices University of Illinois College of ACES Outdoor adventures forge connections, science career paths COVID-19 ARCHIVES Monday, December 7 Logan County COVID update Three new fatalities and 159 new positives over the last four days - Pdf Monday, December 7 Logan County Dashboard 29,022 tested - 27,093 negative- 1,929 positive - 566 active cases- 1,344 recovered - 19 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 14.9% Monday, December 7, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 8,691 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials MADIGAN TELLS BLACK LAWMAKERS HIS STRONG LEADERSHIP NEEDED FOR TAX HIKE, LEGISLATIVE MAP
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