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Sunday, July 05, 2020
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Friday, July 3 Lincoln Rotary Club’s Meeting at the Park Racing And Fireworks On Tap For Friday Night At Lincoln Speedway Posted Friday night - Lynn, Johnson, Eskew, & Vanapeldoorn Claim Holiday Wins At Lincoln Speedway ACEP July 4th Safety Tips: Leave Fireworks to the Professionals, Avoid Large Crowds Construction suspended where possible for July 4th Non-emergency closures called off, but motorists should still expect work zones Emergency Management Officials Encourage Illinois Residents to Learn a Life Saving Skill Spotlight: Four skills that can help save lives during a disaster Slim Randles' Home Country Isn’t much social going on if you’re distancing Bold, Beautiful, and Healthful Cabbage By Melinda Myers Milkweed - Get to know seven native species COVID-19 ARCHIVES Friday, July 3, 2020 - 6 p.m. COVID update Nineteenth case of COVID-19 reported in Logan County Patient hospitalized in Springfield Friday, July 3, 2020 - 1 p.m. COVID update Case number 18 recorded in Logan County Logan County records two new COVID-19 Cases on Thursday - Pdf Thursday, July 02, 2020 Logan County Dashboard 2,419 tested - 2,402 negative - 17 positive - 12 recovered - zero fatalities Thursday, July 2, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 869 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Emergency Physicians Urge Americans to Continue Covering their Face in Public Gov. Pritzker, Dr. Ezike Urge Businesses to Comply with Public Health Measures, Caution Residents Against Unsafe Behaviors Over Holiday Weekend Liquor Control Commission, Gaming Board Warn Businesses of Penalties, including Closure and Revocation of Licenses, if Measures Are Ignored Local Liquor Control Commission Summary Authority - Pdf Gaming Resumption Message from the IGB Administrator - Pdf Thursday, July 2 Application process underway for Kiwanis 2020 scholarship Application deadline August 14th West Lincoln-Broadwell ESD 92 Thursday, July 2, 2020 Special Board of Education meeting agenda - Pdf Illinois 4-H celebrates achievements of national qualifiers List includes two from Mount Pulaski and two from Havana Park district notes From Jaylee Swinford, program coordinator Leave Fireworks Displays to Licensed and Trained Vendors Fireworks Show Sponsors Should Always Check Credentials of Fireworks Vendors Illinois State Museum Celebrates Red, White, and Blue! The Museum offers free activity kits to help families celebrate the 4th of July LaHood Statement on USMCA Taking Effect Pritzker administration announces reduction in state forensic backlog Illinois State Police Releases Forensic Science Task Force Report Illinois Pollution Control Board Celebrates 50 Years COVID-19 ARCHIVES Wednesday, July 01, 2020 Logan County Dashboard 2,333 tested - 2,318 negative - 15 positive - 12 recovered - zero fatalities Wednesday, July 2, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 828 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease University of Illinois College of ACES Governments look for ways to help small businesses Wednesday, July 1 Census deadline extended to October 31st Country Financial® supports local sheriff’s department with D.A.R.E. funding Through Operation Helping Heroes donation West Lincoln-Broadwell ESD 92 Notice of Special Regular Meeting of the Board of Education July 2nd Doors open again Wednesday at Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Revamped exhibit includes 15th anniversary videos State of Illinois Announces Suspension of Deadline for Issuance of Adult-Use Cannabis Craft Grower, Infuser, and Transporter Licenses Deadline suspended due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic Easterseals Central Illinois Celebrates Real Fashion via a Virtual Show COVID-19 ARCHIVES Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Logan County records 15th case of COVID-19 - Pdf Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Logan County Dashboard 2,328 tested - 2,313 negative - 15 positive - 12 recovered - zero fatalities Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 724 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker administration announces $250 million in additional relief to assist community with COVID-19 emergency response State will disburse federal funding to communities seeking reimbursement for emergency costs beginning in July Tuesday, June 30 Logan County Board July, 2020 Meeting schedule - Pdf J.T. Guzzardo named 2020 LTEC Student of the Year Illinois State Fire Marshal Awards $3.5 million in grants to Illinois First Responders New Holland and Latham departments among recipients Heartland Community College joins effort for full student voter registration IDOA Announces Dates for Junior Livestock and Horse Shows USDA Adds Digital Options for Farmers and Ranchers to Apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Blueberries, A Great Summer Time Treat Route 66 Mother Road Festival Cancelled for 2020 COVID-19 ARCHIVES Monday, June 29, 2020 Logan County Dashboard 2,276 tested - 2,262 negative - 14 positive - 12 recovered - zero fatalities Monday, June 30, 2020 plus weekend reports Public Health Officials Announce 738 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease	Monday, June 29 Four additional Logan County business applications for Downstate Stabilization Program approved Applications now open for the Mary Rohrscheib Teaching Scholarship Local students majoring in education are encouraged to apply before July 15th Award to be announced July 22nd Atlanta Public Library/Museum Announce Live Streaming Event with Musician Chris Vallillo Lincoln Community High School District 404 6 p.m. Public Hearing agenda - Pdf 6:05 p.m. Regular Board meeting agenda - Pdf Illinois Agri-Women announces 2020 scholarship winners Skye Kretzinger among recipients Illinois Department of Public Health Expands Newborn Screening Spinal Muscular Atrophy added as the 49th disorder LaHood Holds Virtual Veterans Advisory Board Meeting COVID-19 ARCHIVES Four additional Logan County business applications for Downstate Stabilization Program approved U of I researchers adapt robots to fight against COVID-19 Saturday, June 27 Even in our current circumstances, we can all still be a part of Relay for Life of Logan County Bill Gossett seeks help in locating family heirloom Illinois State Police arrest Illinois Department of Corrections employee for Custodial Sexual Misconduct and Official Misconduct Daniel Lara being held at Logan County Jail Minimum Wage Increases on July 1 Illinois Department of Labor Reminds Workers to Watch Their Wages Slim Randles' Home Country The clouds we wait for and pray for and look for Bring in the Birds with These Winning Plant Varieties Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum reopening with new safety protocols New exhibit on ‘Fear and Freedom in America’ also opening COVID-19 ARCHIVES Friday, June 26, 2020 Logan County Dashboard 2,126 tested - 2,112 negative - 14 positive - 12 recovered - zero fatalities Friday, June 26, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 857 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Illinois Department of Public Health Provides Phase 4 Guidance for Swimming Facilities Friday, June 26 Central Illinois Enforcement Group and Lincoln Police Department make multiple drug arrests in Lincoln Lincoln City Hall and Municipal Services buildings to re-open Monday In-person public participation at city council permitted with restrictions Faith Lutheran to host blood drive in memory of Larry Huelskoetter Granny's Attic Garage Sale Fundraiser at Oasis Senior Center Friday and Saturday VFW to host COVID recovery fundraiser July 4th Illinois Central College Announces Fall 2020 Plans LaHood Opposes Democrats’ Politicized Policing Bill COVID-19 ARCHIVES Thursday, June 25, 2020 Logan County Dashboard 2,082 tested - 2,068 negative - 14 positive - 12 recovered - zero fatalities Thursday, June 25, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 894 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker Announces all regions have met health metrics to move to Phase 4 on June 26 Encourages Illinoisans to continue wearing face coverings in public Thursday, June 25 Chicken debate continues in Lincoln Logan County Board Thursday, June 25, 2020 Special Regular Board meeting agenda - Pdf Five Ag Day Scholarship winners announced U of I Extension Virtual STEAM Career Exploration offered for Middle Schoolers Millikin University School of Music Preparatory Department offering online summer music camps LaHood Cosponsors the JUSTICE Act Local governments encouraged to expand racial equity policies Supreme Court releases statement on racial justice, next steps for judicial branch Will start recruitment for new Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Pritzker Announces $50 Million in Grants to Kick Off State’s Largest-Ever Broadband Expansion First round of Connect Illinois to bring in $65 million in nonstate match for a $115 million investment in high-speed internet for more than 26,000 homes and businesses ICC Issues Resolution on FCC Lifeline Program to Help Low-Income Consumers Stay Connected Through COVID-19 Pandemic COVID-19 ARCHIVES Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Logan County Dashboard - no change 2,008 tested - 1,994 negative - 14 positive - 12 recovered - zero fatalities Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 715 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker administration opens applications for $85 million in hew grants to help business and communities recover New equity-driven programs through DCEO to provide a boost for communities and businesses hit hardest during COVID-19 crisis
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