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

Wednesday, June 24

• Soft opening at Market on the Hill shows great promise

• A Walk-through at the new Market on the Hill - slideshow

• Illinois American Water replacing over 3,100 feet of water main in Lincoln water system
  Jefferson Street from Short 11th to Woodlawn Road
  19th Street from Palmer to Union

• Right time, right place, right friends: Historic aircraft with engine concern lands Logan County Airport

• Historic airplane lands in Lincoln - Album

• Heartland students named to Phi Theta Kappa honor society

• COVID-19 ARCHIVES

• Tuesday, June 23, 2020
  Logan County Dashboard
  2,008 tested - 1,994 negative - 14 positive - 12 recovered - zero fatalities

• Tuesday, June 23, 2020
  Public Health Officials Announce 601 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• IDFPR Announces PPP Loan Forgiveness Webinars
  Partnership with Small Business Administration Helps Businesses, Lenders During COVID-19 Pandemic

• Pritzker Announces Guidelines for Illinois Education Institutions to Safely Return to In-Person Instruction as State Advances to Phase 4 of Restore Illinois Plan
  - Administration to Provide 2.5 Million Face Masks to Every K-12 Public School District for Students, Staff
  - Financial Assistance Available for Students Returning to Colleges and Universities

• 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

Tuesday, June 23

• Logan County Board briefs – June

• Lincoln City Council
  Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda - Pdf

• Pritzker Releases Guidelines to Safely Reopen Additional Businesses and Industries as State Advances to Next Phase of Restore Illinois
  400,000 Illinois residents set to return to work as state moves into Phase 4 on June 26; New guidelines will allow key leisure, recreation and business sectors to safely reopen

• Lincoln College Contemporary Jazz Film “The Jump Jive Jukebox” Online Premiere

• Mount Pulaski Junk Drop Off Days this weekend

• Heartland Athletics prepares for Fall 2020 Season, will begin play in August

• Chester-East Lincoln School District 61
  Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Board of Education meeting agenda - Pdf

• U of I Extension
  Growing Irises: How to plant, grow and care for iris

• University of Illinois College of Aces
  Weed’s wily ways explained in Illinois research

• COVID-19 ARCHIVES

• New diagnosis brings Logan County COVID-19 cases to 14 - Pdf

• Monday, June 22, 2020
  Logan County Dashboard
  1,948 tested - 1,934 negative - 14 positive - 12 recovered - zero fatalities

• Monday, June 22, 2020
  Public Health Officials Announce 462 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease