Tuesday, Feb. 10

• Police Department seeks information on weekend vandalism spree

• 150th Anniversary: Lincoln College celebrates Charter Day Convocation

  • Slideshow: Prelude to the Charter Day Convocation

  • Part one: Opening remarks by College President John Blackburn

  • Part two: Comments from Robert Neal and a presentation by State Representative Richard Brauer

  • Part three: Honorary Degree conferred on keynote speaker Dr. Wayne C. Temple

  • Slideshow: 150th Charter Day Convocation

• Senior Services offers two new travel packages

• Rauner eliminates unfair share dues for government employees

• FOID Mental Health Reporting System receives thousands of reports in first year
  Reporting a “clear and present danger” will affect Concealed Carry application approval

Monday, Feb. 9

• Special Notice from the Lincoln Police Department:
  Police Department seeks information on weekend vandalism spree

• Lincoln College snips the ribbon launching its celebration of 150 years

• Zion Lutheran hosts another successful Pancake & Sausage Breakfast - slideshow

• Mount Pulaski celebrates Lincoln’s birthday with a special presentation by Mary Lincoln

  • Mount Pulaski Celebrates - slideshow

• Nominations sought for recognition of LJHS Honored Alumni

• Daily warehouse sales support local Habitat for Humanity

• Influenza and inclement weather reduce blood supplies across the country
  Donors needed for all blood types

• Successful S.O.S. fundraiser means new and renovated seats are on their way at the Arlee

• Kirkland presents a night of fun with The Bob Eubanks Not So Newlywed Game Feb. 14

Saturday, Feb. 7

• Public hearing introduces Logan County zoning language modernization
  Due to a posting error on Friday, LDN is running this story again on Saturday with the correct article attached.

• Blue Dog Inn receives "Delicious Destination Award"

• LCHS "Meet the Speechies" a night of drama, charm, informative, introspection and laughs

  • "Meet the Speechies" - slideshow

• Girl Scouts spend quality time with Castle Manor residents - slideshow

• From the Logan County Department of Public Health
  What is Measles? Should I get a vaccine?

• Illinois Department of Public Health confirms 6 cases of Measles in Illinois
  Vaccination is the best protection

• 2015 Girl Scout Cookie season kicks off
  Sale dates February 13 – March 23, 2015

• Governor Rauner announces
  Casey Family Programs to expand partnership with Illinois

• Cancer patient benefits from Heated Chemotherapy Treatment, first ever offered in Central Illinois
  New procedure offered through SUI and Memorial

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  The stronger winds of March

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