Friday, May 6

• "Wake up America" voices heard across the nation to change a nation

• Captain Larry Spurling retires from the Lincoln Fire Department after nearly 30 years

• '3rd Fridays' kick off with "Game Night"

• 2nd Annual Homebrew Competition to be held at Pigs & Swigs Festival

• 2016 Spring Home Improvement Special Feature
  Sizing up the right mower for your yard
  By Derek Hurley

• Flight 38 scheduled for Land of Lincoln Honor Flight

• Flags at half-staff for Peace Officer Memorial Day, May 15th

• Historian explores deep Lincoln friendship
  Author of ‘Your Friend Forever, A. Lincoln’ to speak May 26 at Lincoln Presidential Library

Thursday, May 5

• Mount Pulaski High School Agriculture teacher, Ralph Allen, chosen 'Educator of the Quarter'

• "The Music Man," opens tonight at Lincoln Community High School

• Lincoln’s Ladder to the Presidency
  A FREE Lincoln Lecture series presented by historian Guy Fraker at the Lincoln Heritage Museum

• Column
  Borers and their Control
  By John Fulton

• 2016 Spring Home Improvement Special Feature
  Solid tips on concrete repair
  By Angela Reiners

• Weather was Average for April in Illinois

• Gov. Rauner Urges Illinois to “Start Seeing Motorcycles”
  Annual safety campaign reminds all roadway users to share the road

• Down on the farm, 1800s style
  Antique Farm Show May 7 at New Salem explains life on the farm during Lincoln’s day

Wednesday, May 4

• Special Session of Logan County Board votes new Public Transportation operational plans and routes

• Historical Society recognizes the Logan County Bar Association

  • Historical Society honors history of local attorneys - Slideshow

• Local business receives National recognition
  Giggles & Gab earns "American Small Business Champion" from SCORE and Sam’s Club

• Dr. Alicia D. Crumpton to be guest speaker at Lincoln Christian University Commencement

• Just in time for Mother's Day
  Railsplitting Association offers night of family fun with Civil War Ball

• 2016 Spring Home Improvement Special Feature
  Be aware when hiring contractors
  By Contractors Ready Mix, Lincoln, Illinois

• Logan County Relay for Life announces upcoming events and schedule for walk day

• YPN to hold Pigs & Swigs Volunteer Kickoff May 9th

• Humane Society now accepting donations for Route 66 Garage Sale

• New Homeowners' To-Do List Should Include Well Water Testing

• IEMA Highlights Preparedness for people with access and functional needs in May
  Ready Illinois website offers emergency preparedness tips for people with functional needs and their caregivers

Tuesday, May 3

• Walkers take aim on MS

  • Lincoln MS Walk - Slideshow

• Walkers support care of new mothers and fathers

  • Walk for Life- Slideshow

• Logan County Arts May show to feature "Young Artists" theme with student works on display
  Opens Thursday night

• CLASS OF 2016

  • Lincoln Christian University
    English Language Academy, Undergraduate Degrees, Graduate Degrees, and Seminary Degrees

• 2016 Spring Home Improvement Special Feature
  The three golden rules of tool acquisition & ownership
  By Jim Youngquist

• From the Lincoln Public Library
  Library notes

• Park district notes - Updated May 3rd
  By Lauren Ruckman

• Link Union - Seven Member Family Band From The Ozark Mountains