Friday, February 06, 2015
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Friday, Feb. 6
Public hearing introduces Logan County zoning language modernization
Mount Pulaski students shine at the National FFA Convention
National Press Release: Team from Mount Pulaski FFA named national finalist in 2014 National FFA Agriscience Fair at 87th National FFA Convention & Expo
"From War’s Ashes to the Birth of Lincoln College" Paul Beaver gives insight to the founding of Lincoln College
Sausage making day at Zion Lutheran School - slideshow Volunteers prepare for tomorrow's big event
Park District to host reception for retiring director, Marcia Greenslate
Lincoln College to host enrollment day for Get Covered Illinois Feb. 10th Enrollment deadline is Feb. 15th for March 1 coverage
Anthem Insurance latest Corporation to be hacked Anthem companies include Wellpoint, Inc., Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, and Administar Federal, Inc.
Madigan: Federal Data Breach Law should not weaken States’ consumer protections Madigan Testifies in D.C. as Congress Considers Data Breach Notification Law
Thursday, Feb. 5
Lincoln rededicates plaque from 2002 on World Cancer Day
Lincoln and Logan County prepare to join forces for next Enterprise Zone application
New water tank for Beason-Chestnut Public Water District to improve water supply - album
Christian Village supports local food pantry
Governor Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address
Policy Agenda (Pdf)
Conflict of Interest Timeline (Pdf)
IEMA encourages people to prepare for earthquakes February 7 is anniversary of devastating quake in New Madrid zone
U of I Research: When aid brings conflict, not relief
Social Security announces new online service for replacement SSA-1099s Available to recipients with a My Social Security account
Remembering America’s greatest funeral Old State Capitol offers free presentation Feb. 7 on Lincoln’s historic funeral
Sugar Grove Nature Center Announces… Little Wonders: Little Tappers
Wednesday, Feb. 4
LCHS speech team headed to Regional this Saturday
Pam Brown to portray Mary Todd Lincoln at Mount Pulaski Courthouse Saturday
Tammy Renee' Harris to perform in Lincoln Sunday
Mayfield's Mutterings University of Illinois Jousts the Knights By Jeff Mayfield
From the Lincoln Public Library
Come see the Fairy Tale Display at the library
Book Look: All Kinds of Love Stories Reviews by Melissa Oxborrow
Go Red For Women on Friday, February 6th Heart Disease takes the lives of 1in 4 people each year Learn the risk factors and symptoms of heart disease during American Heart Month
January was cool and dry in Illinois
Governor Rauner Commemorates 150th Anniversary of 13th Amendment
Tuesday, Feb. 3
Lincoln City Council takes in Logan County Tourism Bureau "Road Show"
Blue Dog Inn to be honored with “Enjoy Illinois: Delicious Destination” Award
From the office of Sally J. Turner, Logan County Clerk Reminder: Republican Primary election to be held at the Logan County Courthouse
Sample Ballot for Republican Primary
Statement from Rauner General Counsel on issuance of medical marijuana licenses and permits Cresco Labs wins award Districts 5, 9 (includes Logan County), and 21
Illinois American Water reminds residents to clear snow from fire hydrants
Rauner tells General Assembly state employee salaries are "unsustainable"
78 percent of Illinois consumers who signed up for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace are getting financial assistance to lower monthly premiums As the Feb. 15 deadline approaches, HHS encourages consumers to enroll in a quality, affordable coverage through the Marketplace
IDHS reminds eligible workers to take advantage of free tax help and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) More than 30 sites offer free tax services Statewide
Senior Life You've saved your money- ensure you have it when you need it New federal tax law allows a new option for retirement distributions
Monday, Feb. 2
Chamber's Annual Dinner: A night to say “Thank-you”
2014 Pride and Progress Awards - slideshow
February art exhibit will leave you "seeing red"
Alpha Delta Kappa offers $500 scholarship
Mayfield's Mutterings Illini nip the Lions By Jeff Mayfield
Two exhausted armies, ten bloody months Historians explain the grim Siege of Petersburg at Lincoln Presidential Library Feb. 5
Lincoln author and scholar Dr. Michael Burlingame presents 2015 T.W. Samuels Lecture Feb. 5
Sugar Grove Nature Center Announces… Sirup for Scouts & Youth Groups
Governor appoints Director of IEMA; names members of State Boards of Education, Investment and Gaming
Saturday, Jan. 31
Safe Ride Available Super Bowl Sunday
Health Department announces now accepting Medicare Part D and shingles vaccine is now available
Boy Scout Troop 4111 to celebrate Scouting Anniversary at First Presbyterian Church Sunday
Toastmasters Club forming at Lincoln College, Demonstration night to be held this Monday
Do you have five minutes for the future of Lincoln? Strategic Plan process begins with a public survey
From the Atlanta Public Library
Bowling for Books Tournament Fundraiser Feb. 7th
Spirit Guides return to the Atlanta Public Library Feb. 14 thru March 4
Two new dates added to Friday night Dinner Programs at the Palms Grill
Choose a winning team on Super Bowl Sunday: Drinking OR Driving IDOT, Law Enforcement remind everyone: fans don’t let fans drive drunk
USDA creates more bird habitat opportunities on irrigated farmland
Slim Randles' Home Country "It wouldn't be so bad if she like me..."
Friday, Jan. 30
City discusses deterring gambling parlors in Lincoln
Lincoln aldermen hear annual Building and Zoning report
From the office of the Logan County State's Attorney Regarding recent felony dispositions
From the office of Sally J. Turner, Logan County Clerk Voter Registration and Grace Period Registration and Voting for the City of Lincoln Ward 3 Republican Primary Election
Chinese Restaurant in former First Wok location to be resurrected
LCEDP holds first meeting as a new organization in Logan County
Quick link to survey
Katherine Crossett is the January LTEC Student of the Month
American Red Cross seeking nominations for 2015 Heartland Heroes Help honor local heroes!
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