Dec. 12

• Zoning appeals board to send a 'no recommendation' on quarry to county

• Enterprise zone legislation, bicycle trail planning, comprehensive plan revisions top regional planning commission discussions

• Farewell to the 'Senator'
  In memory of Orville 'Buzz' Busby

• Building and safety officer: My thoughts on Buzz and the impact he made on me and the city that he loved

• 1st Reading Wonderland project collects 309 books for children

• Sara Shane grabs the gold at speech tournament

• Flu facts
  From the Logan County Department of Public Health

• Mayfield's Mutterings: Illini now ranked No. 10!
  By Jeff Mayfield

• Federal appellate court strikes down Illinois' ban on concealed carry

• Statement from state Rep. Bill Mitchell on concealed carry ruling

• Little Wonders: 'Exciting Evergreens' at Sugar Grove Nature Center

• This day in history

Dec. 11

• Farewell to the 'Senator'
  In memory of Orville 'Buzz' Busby

• Building and safety officer: My thoughts on Buzz and the impact he made on me and the city that he loved

• Over 800 toys delivered to Harrisburg

• Mount Pulaski Community Choir and Orchestra presents a Christmas cantata

• Heritage Plaza hosts holiday open house

• ALMH announces new weight loss program

• Arlene Van Hook is named director of volunteer services at Christian Village

• State to host regional export seminars for small business owners

• Miller Park Zoo hosts nighttime event

• This day in history

Dec. 10

Dec. 8

• Local historians critique Spielberg movie
  Part 3: Was it flawed?

• Jay Leno headliners include local tourism bureau officials

• Lincoln American Legion Post 263 and Auxiliary
  prepare care packages for VA hospital

• 'Tis the Season luncheon supports Lifeline

• Claire Conrady is the Nov. ZLS Student of the Month

• The joy of the Nativity -- Part 11

• Crimsons crush Railer winning streak 46-44 in OT
  By Jeff Benjamin

• Social Security announces new Compassionate Allowances conditions

• IEMA, Grainger offer winter storm preparedness sweepstakes

• Illinois firearm deer season harvest reported at 99,324

• Lincoln Presidential Museum explores disastrous Battle of Fredericksburg to mark Civil War Sesquicentennial

• This day in history

Dec. 7

• Heritage Plaza hosts holiday open house Saturday

• Pink Shutter participates in a 'Thrifty Christmas' competition

• Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation offers bricks in lieu of coal this Christmas

• Local historians critique Spielberg movie
  Part 2: How it compares with others

• Route 66 advocate and historian Carl Johnson dies

• Carroll Catholic announces Students of the Month

• Agency salutes 'the best and the brightest' of Class of 2013-2014, including 25 Logan County students
  ISAC announces Illinois State Scholars

• Special feature from the
  LDN Home for the Holidays magazine

  • Planning a party without big problems

  • Alcohol-free drinks

• The joy of the Nativity -- Part 10

• Railers face big challenges in Jacksonville Crimsons
  By Justin Tierney

• Farmers identify regulations as biggest threat to long-term profitability

• Cool, dry November in Illinois

• Prevent winter fun from becoming a DUI

• Heart failure support group to meet at Memorial

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Dec. 6

• New HSLC pet cemetery to be beautiful and raise funds

• Annual Elkhart Christmas Candlelight Service

• Local historians critique Spielberg movie
  Part 1: All agree the film is incredible

• Logan County 4-H'ers earn achievement awards

• Community Action board meeting notice

• Special feature from the
  LDN Home for the Holidays magazine

  • Planning a meal that doesn't wear you out

• Mayfield's Mutterings: Illini escape trap game; dump Western Carolina 72-64
  By Jeff Mayfield

• Central Illinois communities donate fire vehicle to New Jersey

• Weekly Outlook: Continued support for corn prices

• Illinois expands Prescription Monitoring Program to help combat prescription drug abuse

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