May 2

• LCCS invites public to Founders' Day on Tuesday

• Lincoln Community High School presents 'Hello, Dolly!' May 7-10

• Harriet Tubman portrayal brings civil rights leader to life for Zion Lutheran students -- in pictures

• National Women's Health Week

• Street repairs, good drinking water and drainage top 'want' lists in northern Logan County

• Confirmed H1N1 flu (swine flu) changes guidance for testing
  State goal to identify H1N1 flu cases as quickly as possible and stop the spread

• State to open toll-free line for H1N1 flu (swine flu) questions

May 1

• Street repairs, good drinking water and drainage top 'want' lists in northern Logan County

• 54 cases of H1N1 flu reported in Illinois as of 10 a.m. Friday

• Turning a passion for cars into a business
  Bex Automotive providing quality pre-owned cars in Lincoln

• Congressman Jesse L. Jackson Jr. to give Lincoln College-Lincoln commencement address on May 9

• State receives antivirals, medical supplies from federal Strategic National Stockpile
  IDPH reports 41 probable H1N1 (swine flu) cases in Illinois

• Ethics advocate urges Illinoisans to back reform

• Jefferson Street Christian Church, Immanuel Lutheran blood drive, Grand March, development partnership, area plant sales, Lincoln MS Walk and Airport Daze make Close Up
  By Mike Fak

April 30

• 3rd annual Airport Daze celebrates aviation in Logan County
  Remote-controlled model aircraft demonstrations featured Saturday

• IDPH: Swine flu probable cases in Illinois

  • More swine flu stories and information in our Health section

• IDOT, state police promote motorcycle awareness

April 29

• City: New budget approved, calling for $2 million-plus increase this year
  Heritage Days celebration set for July 4 holidays; and more

• Mayor Elizabeth 'Beth' Davis-Kavelman honored for service

• Logan County to receive $10,017 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county

• Logan County gathers ideas for future growth

• Lincoln Public Library District and Rolling Prairie Library System partner with Ameren for energy savings

• IDOT traffic division moving to Springfield site

• Illinois Community College Board increasing effort to reach high school dropouts

April 28

• Logan County officials prepare for swine flu

  • Swine flu fact sheet

  • Up-to-date CDC information
    5 states with 40 cases total in US

• Logan County gathers ideas for future growth

• Local food pantry adds extra day for seniors, disabled

• Humane Society dog wash a sparkling success -- in pictures

• Railsplitter Antique Auto Club visits downtown Lincoln -- in pictures

• First Presbyterian Church, St. John's Lutheran Church in Hartsburg, LCHS Class of '66, Zonta scholarships, Zion Lutheran School and Humane Society's good news make the Close Up
  By Mike Fak

April 27

• State public health director updates swine flu outbreak and stresses importance of preventive measures
  No confirmed cases in Illinois

• Severe weather possible late today and this evening

• Personality of the Week
  She tells a good story and helps children shape their lives: Louella Moreland

• Lincoln Junior High School play Friday and Saturday

• Illini Central High School presents 'Leaving Iowa'

• Lincoln College 5K run, 1-mile walk -- in pictures

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