Friday, September 01, 2017
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Friday, September 1
Zachary Craig and Will Stambaugh earn Eagle Scout
Candidates challenged by peers
Eagle pinning ceremony honors parents and mentors
Guest speakers include Seth Goodman and David Welch Eagles deliver thank you speeches
Logan County Board September meeting schedule Pdf
From the Lincoln Public Library
September Library notes
Logan County Democrats meet September 14th
Writers Club to meet September 12th
Say ‘Happy birthday, Illinois!’ with art Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum sponsors student art contest for state bicentennial
Rauner signs historic education funding reform bill Compromise legislation includes equitable funding for districts, more school choice for families
State of Illinois Partners with Evernym to Launch Birth Registration Pilot Illinois Blockchain Initiative and self-sovereign identity leader Evernym partner to develop secure identity solutions on distributed ledger technology
Thursday, August 31
SIU Center For Family Medicine celebrates opening with a ribbon cutting and open house
Lincoln College students to hold fundraiser today for victims of Hurricane Harvey
Community continues to support fundraising efforts for Narcan
Hidden in Plain Sight Interactive program will alert parents to potential substance abuse - September 16th
Take a road trip to Kimmswick with the ladies at Salt Creek Attic and Calm Creek Cafe'
Social Security announces new online service for replacement Social Security Cards in Illinois Available to people through a "my Social Security" Account
Wednesday, August 30
Gail's Pumpkin Patch opens this Friday Come enjoy the pumpkins, gourds, crafts, and visit the popcorn fields
Lincoln Rural Fire Department hosts specialized training in Obstetrical and Neonatal trauma
New Alzheimer's Support Group begins September 19th at the Oasis Senior Center
Local pilot travels to Missouri for Eclipse - Album
Mount Pulaski Courthouse foundation to host tree auction December 1st Trees now available for decorating
Illinois Senate unanimously elects Bill Brady as Senate Republican Leader
AmeriCorps Funds Now Available from Serve Illinois Grants designed to improve and strengthen Illinois communities
2017 Lincoln Balloon Festival Magazine
Tuesday, August 29
Recent Mount Pulaski graduate dies in single vehicle crash
Oasis CEO Dom Dalpoas plans retirement at the end of the year
Lincoln Assistant Fire Chief Steve Dahm retires on 30th Anniversary
National Park Service Grant awarded to Tropics Sign Project
LaHood helps secure grant for historic sign in Lincoln
Railsplitter Antique Auto Club hosts second annual Shady Car Show at Memorial Park
Rat Rods, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Restomods and Customers - slideshow
Classics and Antiques - slideshow
A walkabout at the car show - slideshow
2017 Lincoln Balloon Festival Saturday, August 26
Saturday evening Balloon Festival brings families together - slideshow
Monday, August 28
GiGi's Playhouse launches Down Syndrome developmental programs at Balloon Festival
GiGi's launches mobile Playhouse - slideshow
Children enjoy outdoor games at GiGi's Playhouse - slideshow
Arts and crafts return to Latham Park on Balloon Festival weekend
Shoppers enjoy the return of arts, crafts, and home based businesses - slideshow
There’s nothing like a bag full of prized books for only $1
Shoppers enjoy big bargains at library book sale - slideshow
Kid’s thrill with ride in Heritage in Flight Museum’s full motion flight simulator - Album
Lincoln Balloon Festival goers find their 'happy place'
Kids enjoy midway activities at the airport - slideshow
Saturday at the airport filled with family, friends, and lots of SMILES! - slideshow
Lincoln Balloon Festival’s Saturday evening launch and glow entertains thousands of visitors
Airport fills on Saturday evening - slideshow
Balloons inflate for Saturday night flight - slideshow
Done Deal! and Eclipse offer free rides on Saturday evening - slideshow
Up, Up, and Away....those beautiful balloons - slideshow
Special shape balloons entertain between launch and glow - slideshow
Saturday night glow gets plenty of attention - slideshow
Saturday, August 26
Mount Pulaski community responds to loss of 2017 graduate 2017 Lincoln Balloon Festival Friday, August 25
First night of the Lincoln Balloon Festival… flawless
Getting ready to fly Friday night - slideshow
Balloons take to the sky on Friday night - slideshow
LDN flyin' high on Friday night - slideshow
A view from the other side of the launch ... the landing Album
V.I.P. guests enjoy Chamber Social Hour - slideshow
Pilots prepare for Friday night glow - slideshow
Colorful balloons light the night - slideshow
Crowd enjoys interacting with balloons and pilots - slideshow
Slim Randles' Home Country If you don't know what you are doing, someone else does.
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