Thursday, February 2

• It's official, new Lincoln and Logan County Enterprise Zone designation announced

• Lincoln College adds four Bachelor’s Degree Programs for Fall 2017
  Community and Human Services, Conservation Biology, Exercise Science, & Vocal Performance among Degree Programs

• Christian Homes, Inc. is now Christian Horizons

• CEL seeking information for incoming kindergarten census
  Children turning five before September 1st; Parents, please contact school

• Illinois American Water’s H2O Help to Others Program provided approximately $94,000 to over 925 Illinoisans in 2016
  Over a quarter of the customers helped reside in the Central Illinois area including Lincoln, Pekin, Peoria and Pontiac

• MADIGAN ISSUES TAX SEASON REMINDERS
  Attorney General Cautions Illinois Consumers about Costly Refund Anticipation Products and Tax-Related Identity Theft

Wednesday, February 1

• Logan County Tourism Bureau meets with new director Bill Hoagland

• Sample Ballot for the February 28, 2017 Republican Primary in the city of Lincoln Pdf

• Rigg named January ALMH Employee of the Month

• Janson Cooper makes Dean's List at Fort Hays State University

• Community Action announces Lip Sync contest/fundraiser
  Online entries due by February 28th

• From the Lincoln Park District

  • February Park district notes
    From Abby Neece, program coordinator

• University of Illinois Extension offers "Introduction to Bee Keeping"

• First posted on Tuesday: Caterpillar to move headquarters to Chicago area

Tuesday, January 31

• BREAKING NEWS: Caterpillar to move headquarters to Chicago area

• Logan County Arts hosts "Profiles and Portraits" evening reception February 9th

• Shelter Insurance Foundation and Corey Leonard sponsor local high school Scholarships

• Youth and Adults alike invited to LCU Church Leaders’ Conference

• Can You Predict Violent Behavior?
  A great opportunity for social workers, counselors, healthcare providers, first responders, school counselors, etc. - CEUs available

• Local McDonald’s® Restaurants encourage customers to “Give a Little Love” to local Ronald McDonald House Charities®
  Area restaurants provide support to families staying in the Springfield Ronald McDonald House

• Life Insurance Policy Locator Recovers $1.7M for Illinois Families
  Free online search helps identify and issue money owed to beneficiaries across Illinois for free

Monday, January 30

• First Posted Sunday: Alec Hayes reaches 1,000 points as Hartsburg-Emden boys defeat Springfield Calvary 58-39

  • Alec Hayes reaches 1,000 points as Hartsburg-Emden boys defeat Springfield Calvary 58-39 - slideshow

• Carroll Catholic celebrates Catholic Schools week with a full week of special activities

• A party for Mr. Lincoln on Feb. 11
  Mount Pulaski Courthouse to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday with visit from his teacher

• The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Farmers Market Reopens May 13
  Vendors wanted

• Join Lincoln’s legion of volunteers
  Orientation for new volunteers at Lincoln Presidential Library begins Feb. 1

• Millikin professor appointed Chair of Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council