July 10

• Union receives notice of layoffs
  150 jobs at Logan Correctional in jeopardy

• Severe weather possible late afternoon and evening

• Heartland's Lincoln Center offers options for recent graduates, community members

• Governor to approve public works program

• AP sources: Burris won't seek full Senate term

• State fire marshal urges residents to discontinue use of recalled smoke alarms

• First Presbyterian Church annual barbecue, announcements always free in LDN, Zion Lutheran's Megan Opperman, Kayla Huskins, YMCA field trips and Heartland Community College news make the Close Up
  By Mike Fak

July 9

• Together for Lincoln Service Project Day: Round 2 Sept. 27

• Hutchison is July Employee of the Month at ALMH

• Bomke visits Christian Child Care -- in pictures

• U of I dean traded admission for scholarships

• Dillard joins crowded Republican race for governor

July 8

• Illinois sending layoff notices to employees
  Quinn sends budget back to lawmakers

• New City Clerk Denise Martinek digs in
  New software, accounting, cleaning and a good team highlight 1st months

• Community Action director earns nationally recognized certification

• HOPE Mobile offers protection from the sun

• The Civil War and country music at the presidential museum

July 7

• City briefs: Street work, grain elevator approved for enterprise zone, and more

• Brian Cook weds in California

• No surprise: June rainfall totals 4.8 inches over average

• Gov. Quinn's 'Tough Choices' budget proposal

• U of I chancellor calls for end to clout list

• Eaton combines automotive, truck operations

• Habitat for Humanity, Logan Lanes, new classes at the Logan County Fair, a 4-generation picture, LCGHS open house and 'Putting On a Play' at the park district all make Close Up
  By Mike Fak

July 6

• A family affair: Dual father and son businesses offer equipment repairs and rentals

• Personality of the Week
  His mission: to keep Logan County fed -- Bill Overton

• 4th of July parade goes despite rain -- in pictures

• Plenty of water at annual kids/firemen water fight -- in pictures: part 1

• Plenty of water at annual kids/firemen water fight -- in pictures: part 2

• Monthly glass collection notice

July 4: Independence Day holiday

July 3

• LCHS Future Business Leaders of America post outstanding state and national accomplishments

• Middletown 4th of July celebrates Abe's 200th

• State Bank of Lincoln buys John Warner Bank

  • Six Illinois banks closed

• Community Action and Lincoln Kiwanis host successful day camp

• Community Action help with summer utilities begins Monday

• July 4th holiday directed patrols

• Afternoon cookout at St. Clara's Manor -- in pictures

• Plenty of Logan County this summer according to Illinois Route 66

• IDOT Drink & Drive You Lose program steps up for holiday

• Grab Your Fork, Zonta Club, Lincoln Park District, Logan Lanes and free cab ride home make the Close Up
  By Mike Fak

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