May 31

• Christopher Harris murder trial:
  (Late-day posts Thursday)

  • Prosecution presents closing arguments in Chris Harris murder trial
    By LDN staff

  • Harris defense takes a personal approach in closing statements
    By LDN staff

  • Wright delivers rebuttal, jury goes home for night
    By LDN staff

• Chamber to celebrate 100 years with downtown party

• Jason Hoffman sculpture 'Constellation' to be unveiled Tuesday

• WLB cumulative honor roll for 2012-2013 school year

• Health dept. now accepting debit and credit cards

• Logan County resident ordered to pay taxes

• FEMA hiring workers to help with flood recovery

• Medicine and music return to Old State Capitol during June 7-9 encampment

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May 30

• Late-day post
  Prosecution presents closing arguments in Chris Harris murder trial
  By LDN staff

• Harris defense takes a personal approach in closing statements
  By LDN staff

• Wright delivers rebuttal, jury goes home for night
  By LDN staff

• Weather alert: NOAA/National Weather Service, Central Illinois issues tornado watch through 8 p.m.

• Logan County final multiplier announced

• Flash flooding anticipated through Saturday evening

• Relay For Life master of ceremonies and honorary chairs announced

• Open house at Lincoln office of Center for Youth and Family Solutions

• Logan County 4-H forms Herb-N-Kids SPIN Club

• Prairieland Theatre Company, Delavan, presents 'Prairie Playwrights: Four Plays Three Authors'

• Christopher Harris murder trial:

  • Testimony wraps up at Christopher Harris murder trial

  • Closing arguments set for Thursday in Harris murder trial

• USDA Farm Service Agency urges producers to report prevented and failed acreage right away

• Grants available to help schools arrange trips to Lincoln Presidential Library

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May 29

• City may vote next week on future of tourism bureau

• Local health dept. to make cuts in service due to budget constraints

• Library receives $5,000 'Fix-It Lincoln' grant

• Abraham Lincoln Chapter DAR presents awards

• CEL 8th-grade awards

• CEL 4th-quarter honor roll

• Danielle Burgrabe is the ZLS Student of the Month

• Lincoln College to host youth basketball camp

• Lincoln College to host girls basketball camp

• Lincoln College to host volleyball camp for local youth

• Christopher Harris murder trial:

  • Live coverage: Defense will close their case with testimony from Nicole Gee and daughter

  • Psychologist: Dillen Constant was at risk to act violently

• USDA Farm Service Agency urges producers to enroll in DCP/ACRE

• U of I news: New facility to link research and commercial viability for advanced biofuels

• Grinnell Mutual releases 2012 Life Safety Achievement Award application to recognize fire departments

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May 28

• County looking for answers from city on hotel-motel tax and tourism intentions

• 'That's Memorial Day'
  A Memorial Day message by Pastor Mark Thompson, Zion Lutheran Church, Lincoln

• Post 263 celebrates Memorial Day indoors

  • Album 1   |   Album 2

• 'We should thank God that such men lived'
  Lt. Col. Stan Manes delivers a Memorial Day message in Mount Pulaski

  • Mount Pulaski observes Memorial Day -- album

• Family Fun Day 5K fundraiser brings out a good group of runners

  • Album 1   |   Album 2

  • Album 3   |   Album 4

  • Family Fun Day 5K race results

• Carroll Catholic students enjoy 'Field Day'

  • Album 1   |   Album 2   |   Album 3

• Possibility of more severe storms and heavy rains continues

• Extension offers youth programs in June

• American Legion 17th District Auxiliary hosts Illini Girls State tea

• Christopher Harris murder trial:

  • Live coverage: Defense continues presenting their case this morning

• Unemployment falls in most areas compared with last year  (PDF)

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May 25

• American Legion observes Poppy Days

• Memorial Day rides home available

• Special Memorial Day feature: Shot down over the Netherlands, Illinois man evaded Nazis and joined Dutch Underground

• Health dept. urges you to protect yourself from mosquito-related disease

• Hampton Inn earns Certificate of Excellence

• Home Sweet Home Ministries wins statewide award for recycling

• Christopher Harris murder trial:

  • On witness stand, Harris denies killing family, claims self-defense

• Red Cross provides safety tips for Memorial Day holiday

• IDOT suspends non-emergency roadwork to improve traffic flow during holiday weekend

• 'Click It or Ticket' Memorial Day mobilization in Illinois

• IDES offices closed May 27 to observe Memorial Day
  Customers should certify; services available on Internet

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May 24

• New CEL school board wants cuts in building plans
  Big concerns loom with state cuts that include transportation plus higher health insurance costs

  • Q&A with the CEL school board

• American Legion observes Poppy Days

• Relay For Life of Logan Co. approaches $1M goal

• Hartsburg-Emden FFA hosts 75th annual awards night

• Scott Ewing Memorial Senior Scholarship winners announced

• Illini Central Class of 2013 senior pictures

  • Album 1   |   Album 2   |   Album 3

  • Album 4   |   Album 5   |   Album 6

  • Album 7

• Memorial Day rides home available

• Christopher Harris murder trial:

  • Live coverage: State may rest its case against Harris this morning

  • Pathologist describes horrific wounds suffered by Gee family

• How to avoid water illnesses in swimming season

• Conservation Police remind boaters and water users to practice safety as boating season gets underway

• From the Better Business Bureau
  Beware of Memorial Day scams

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