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Wednesday, June 03, 2020
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Wednesday, June 3 REMINDER: Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program Application Portal closes June 5th Class of 2020 Three LCHS seniors awarded Iva Mae Blaum Scholarships Heartland taking blended approach with classes in Fall Olympia Agriculture students continue education at home St. John United Church of Christ and American Red Cross to host blood drive June 23rd COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Tuesday, June 2 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 1,101 tested - 1,090 negative - 11 positive -10 recovered - zero fatalities REMINDER: Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program Application Portal closes June 5th Minier Corn Daze 2020 Canceled But, Christmas 2020 is on STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 1,614 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Virtual Applicant Briefings Scheduled for Local Governments, Nonprofits and Houses of Worship to Apply for Federal Public Assistance Funding Tuesday, June 2 The Atlanta National Bank receives COVID-19 Relief Grant to benefit local businesses and nonprofit organizations Class of 2020 Hursh Scholarships awarded to LCHS Valedictorian and Salutatorian Three LCHS Seniors Selected as Lucille Flick Larson Scholarship Awardees Families enjoy getting together each year at a free family bowling celebration University of Illinois Extension Fill your pantry with home-preserved foods COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Monday, June 1 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 1051 tested - 1040 negative - 11 positive - 10 recovered - zero fatalities The Atlanta National Bank receives COVID-19 Relief Grant to benefit local businesses and nonprofit organizations STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Monday, June 1, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 974 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Monday, June 1 LLCEO Class of 2020 endures a very unusual year Virtual trade show day one Virtual trade show day two Virtual trade show day three Lincoln City Council Monday, June 1, 2020 Regular Meeting agenda - Pdf Census Bureau to Deliver 2020 Census Questionnaires in Illinois LINK - HOW TO IDENTIFY A CENSUS WORKER Class of 2020 Graduate Lists Lincoln Community High School Class of 2020 Mount Pulaski High School Second Semester Honor Roll Zion Lutheran School - Mount Pulaski School year awards Logan County students named to Heartland Community College Dean’s List Olympia FFA online plant sale sees great success University of Illinois College of ACES Up to 1 in 4 American children may face hunger in the next year IPCF COVID-19 Responses Fund distributes 32 grants Includes two Logan County recipients COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Saturday, May 30 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 1028 tested - 1017 negative - 11 positive - 10 recovered - zero fatalities STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Saturday, May 30, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 1,462 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Sunday, May 31, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 1,343 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Athens resident donates 3D-printed personal protective equipment to Memorial Health System Saturday, May 30 Downtown Lincoln rolling with the punches and getting back in business in Illinois’ phase three City of Lincoln Restaurant and Bar reopening guidelines - Pdf Summer Food Program returns to Lincoln starting Monday Free lunches to all youth under the age of 18 Adult meals available at a minimal cost Luke Morrow named May Student of the Month and LCHS Lincoln Woman's Club awards two scholarships for 2020 Slim Randles' Home Country What’s the number for Electric Materialism? Boost Your Landscape’s Curb Appeal in One Weekend by Melinda Myers June 1: New State Law Goes into Effect to Protect Illinois Kids from Secondhand Smoke Law prohibits smoking in vehicles with children USDA Accepting Proposals for State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Initiative COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Friday, May 29 Logan County Department of Public Health Covid Update for Friday - Pdf 1028 tested - 1017 negative - 11 positive - 10 recovered - zero fatalities Logan County woman tests positive for second time Downtown Lincoln rolling with the punches and getting back in business in Illinois’ phase three City of Lincoln Restaurant and Bar reopening guidelines - Pdf STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Friday, May 29, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 1,622 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program Application Portal Open for Greater Peoria Businesses Includes Logan, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties Illinois Department of Insurance reminds consumers that help is available for people losing job-based health insurance The ACA Health Insurance Marketplace offers a Special Enrollment Period LaHood, Murphy Introduce Clean Start Legislation to Keep Workers and Customers Safe as Businesses Reopen State of Illinois Receives $1.7 Million in Connectivity Assistance to Keep Older Illinoisans Connected During COVID-19 Grant provides technology devices for socially isolated seniors and persons with disabilities	Friday, May 29 Logan County offers animal control contracts to all communities; Census still being collected Logan County Board Meeting Schedule for June 2020 - Pdf Justin Long named April LCHS Student of the Month Logan 4-H members qualify to compete at State Horse Contest FSA Implements Set-Aside Loan Provision for Customers COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Thursday, May 28 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 998 tested - 988 negative - 10 positive - 10 recovered - zero fatalities Logan County Department of Public Health urges continued caution Logan County Circuit Court announces resumption of court operations Lincoln Public Library will offer curbside services starting Monday, June 1st STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Thursday, May 28, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 1,527 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Illinois Department of Public Health Files Emergency Rules Mandating COVID-19 Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities IDES Processes More Than 1.3 Million Claims in Three Months Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Racing Board Announce Patron Free Live Horse Racing Thursday, May 28 City of Lincoln offers accommodations for outdoor dining areas for local bars and restaurants Logan County Veteran's Assistance Commission to re-open June 1st Cooke Street in Mount Pulaski closed Friday and Saturday evening for outdoor dining Mount Pulaski Public Library to re-open June 1st Lincoln College Extends Price Match Deadline Extension Gives Students, Families a Small College Option Lincoln College says thanks with free lunch for front line workers - Album Heartland Community College students stand out in business competition University of Illinois Extension Read and Heed the Seed Packet COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Wednesday, May 27 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 951 tests - 941 negative - 10 positive - Nine recovered - zero fatalities STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 1,111 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Memorial Health System Expands Telehealth With Convenient Online Platform During COVID-19 Pandemic Wednesday, May 27 Property Tax bills to be mailed Friday, May 29th Lincoln Police Department Monthly report for April, 2020 - Pdf Logan County Courthouse restoration includes elevator, HVAC and technology systems, and input of office holders Class of 2020 Lincoln Junior High School Class of 2020 With photos UPDATED Olympia High School Class of 2020 With Photos Heartland Community College recognized with award for financial reporting Austin Prater named March Student of the Month at Lincoln Community High School ICF Invites Nominations for Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame Deadline for nominations is July 8 COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Logan County Coronavirus Dashboard 928 tested - 918 negative - 10 positive - nine recovered - zero fatalities USDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 1,178 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease LaHood, Bustos Advocate to Keep Firefighters on the Job in Call to FEMA Tuesday, May 26 Memorial Day Mount Pulaski honors veteran sacrifices with double services American Legion Post 263 Memorial Day Service respectful of past military and our current situation American Legion Post 263 hosts Memorial Day Services in Lincoln - slideshow Lincoln City Council Lincoln Aldermen to hold special voting session Tuesday Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Special Voting Meeting agenda - Pdf Topic: Accommodations for outdoor dining NOTE: Special time - 6 p.m. Class of 2020 Lincoln College Recognizes Graduates with Special Honors Virtual Honors Convocation Held May 5-8 Lincoln Community High School 2020 Scholarship awards Mount Pulaski High School 2019-20 Classroom Awards Mount Pulaski Grade School year-long Honor Roll Hannah Hartman named January Student of the Month at Lincoln Community High School Atlanta Ag 4-H "ZOOMs" into to May COVID-19 RELATED NEWS NEW TODAY LOCAL IMPACT Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois Announces Extension of 2020 LIHEAP Program Atlanta's Palms Grill Cafe to Re-open June 4th Take out only STATE & FEDERAL NEWS Saturday, May 23, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 2,352 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Sunday, May 24, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 2,508 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Monday, May 25, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 1,713 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker Release Guidelines for Businesses and Workplaces to Safely Reopen During Phase 3 of Restore Illinois Guidance Developed by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Department of Public Health with Input from Industry Leaders and Business Owners
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