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

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