March 13

• County eyes April 27 for big 10-year plan
  Brainstorming CEDS projects to begin

• Authorities wrapping up paperwork on December’s high-speed police chase

• More state money wanted for Olympic bid

• Gov. says Pontiac prison stays open

• Gov. Quinn addresses Ill. Assoc. of Community Action Agencies
  Signs executive order to help ensure all Illinois citizens have access to affordable energy services

• Christian Village, LC Genealogical and Historical Society, Lincoln College, YMCA, Ag Day Breakfast and square dancing in Close Up
  By Mike Fak

March 12

• Oasis to celebrate 25th anniversary

• City briefs: Police and firemen recognized for swift actions in ER; children at risk from drivers around Northwest School; road repairs and stimulus funds; CEDS; and more

• 'Go Green' theme at 24th annual Community Health Fair

• Gov. says Pontiac prison stays open

• Ill. unemployment jumps to 7.9 pct.
  12th consecutive month for job losses

• Gov. Quinn considers 2-tiered pension system

• Railers dispatch MacArthur; Sweet 16 showdown with No. 1 Centennial on Friday

• Railer ticket information

March 11

• City briefs: Police and firemen recognized for swift actions in ER; children at risk from drivers around Northwest School; road repairs and stimulus funds; CEDS; and more

• Council hears details of 2 sewer and drainage projects and possible stimulus funding

• Lincoln College offers Understanding Special Education course

• Lincoln man sentenced to 30 years on abuse charges

• Matt Cusey ALMH employee of the month

• Bomke passes open primary bill out of committee

• Ill. Veterans' Affairs asks taxpayers to share their refunds with Illinois' veterans

March 10

• Lincoln Heritage Museum seeks volunteers

• Mount Pulaski museum a treasure trove of local content

• Gov. Quinn proclaims March 24 as Illinois Museum Day

• Ill. seeks stimulus funds for high-speed rail

• Severe weather possible Tuesday

• Crime Stoppers, First Baptist Church, Beason Fire and Rescue, Mount Pulaski American Legion, Lincoln First United Methodist Church and Humane Society make Close Up
  By Mike Fak

March 9

• Personality of the Week
  Jim Ash: the voice of Logan County for 3 decades

• Police arrest hit-and-run driver from Dec. 30 accident

• Wildflower nature walks on Elkhart Hill

• New designs ... coming soon to pennies near you!

• Railer ticket information for Wednesday's sectional game -- in sports

• Pair of weekend wins put LC Lynx in Region 24 Championship game -- in sports

March 7

• Wind advisory until 9 p.m. Sunday

• 106th Aviation Regiment returns from Kosovo
  Includes two soldiers from Logan County

• March designated as National Eye Donor Month
  Logan man gives 'gift of sight'

• Zion Lutheran School celebrated National Lutheran Schools Week (pictorial)

• Bomke bill helps returning veterans

• Sen. Brady: State budget should cut spending, not increase taxes

• Lincoln Christian College receives distinguished honor

• AP source: Prosecutor seeking FBI tapes of Burris

• Railers take regional with 53-40 win over Bloomington -- in sports

• Railer ticket information for Wednesday's sectional game

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