Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Top Stories from the past week
Tuesday, September 24
Whitney Hill Wind Farm owners answer to over a quarter million dollars in accumulating fines
Lincoln City Council Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda - pdf
Deer Creek Bridge Project on Primm Road moving along nicely County Engineer hopes for good fall weather
Chester-East Lincoln Consolidated District 61 Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Board of Education meeting agenda - pdf
Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival
Railsplitter Festival turns out a little wet, but still wonderful
Results of the 2019 Abraham Lincoln Railsplitting Contests
Junior Crosscut Saw Contest - slideshow
Traditional Crosscut Saw Contest - slideshow
Non-traditional Crosscut Saw Competition - slideshow
Womens Firewood Splitting Contest - slideshow
Amateur Railsplitting Contest - slideshow
Team Railsplitting Competition - slideshow
Adult Corn Shelling Contest & Junior Corn Shelling - slideshow
National Railsplitting Competition - slideshow
Something for everyone at the festival - slideshow
Fun and games pioneer style - slideshow
Did we see you there? - slideshow
Atlanta Quilt Corner raises $800 for Atlanta Memorial House
Rademaker Meet & Greet Thursday evening Meet the Candidate for Logan County Circuit Court Clerk
Monday, September 23
Logan County seeks to mesh new videoconference installation with courthouse restoration
County Highway 10 lane closure starts Wednesday
West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 Monday, September 23, 2019 Board of Education meeting agenda - pdf
Abe Lincolns gather in downtown Lincoln
Not 76 trombones – 76 Lincolns Look out Guinness, we’ll be coming for you next year!
Lincolns gather at the Lincoln Art Institute - slideshow
An Abe here - An Abe there - Abes are everywhere - slideshow
No record this year but 2020 is coming! - slideshow
Lighter crowds enjoy Homecoming Third Friday Downtown
Community enjoys the final Third Friday of 2019 - slideshow
2019 Lincoln Community High School Homecoming Parade
Let the parade begin! - slideshow
And the bands play on - slideshow
Young athletes dominate the parade - slideshow
From Futbol to Football in the homecoming parade - slideshow
LCHS class royalty and floats - slideshow
Schools, school clubs and organizations - slideshow
Local candidates, businesses, organizations and more - slideshow
Friday night football
Homecoming Royalty, Attendants, and Railer Nation - Album
Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal and float winners - Album
Charleston edges Lincoln 24-21 on Homecoming Night
An exciting first half with the Railers in the lead! - slideshow
Friday night half-time - Album
Game stays close as Railers fight to the finish - slideshow
Lincolnite Mario Canon to hit national television's Empire September 24th FREE Special viewing at Lincoln Family Theater
Heartland Community College Lincoln Center hosts Open Truck event
Saturday, September 21
Area Students get GRITty at Friday workshop
Logan County Airport gets some big upgrades
Airport projects well under way - Album
Slim Randles' Home Country A little buck and a grateful hunter
Bold and Beautiful Alliums for Every Garden By Melinda Myers
Friday, September 20
Logan County Board August briefs – Budget preparations continued, divvying up transportation funds, new Mental Health Council taking shape
Lincoln aldermen split on legal sale of recreational marijuana Mayor left to make the decision
Downtown Chalk Art
Students show love for their LCHS Railer Football team - slideshow
Sidewalk chalk art channels ghostly ghouls and other kid favorites - slideshow
Kids use sidewalks for self expression - slideshow
More delightful works from young artists - slideshow
LCHS Class of '64 reunion tonight
Ameren and CAPCIL to offer one time energy grants Visit Lincoln Park District September 24th to sign up
National Farm Safety& Health Week to Focus on Grain Bin Safety IDOL Emphasizes Safety During upcoming harvest season
Thursday, September 19
Christian Homes announces closure of Lincoln Business Office
Market on the Hill kicks off with strong positive support from the community
Push for Market on the Hill funding off to a terrific start - Album
Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival in Lincoln, September 21-22
Embrace the Hometown Feel During 3rd Fridays Downtown Lincoln Family fun night pairs up with Lincoln Community High School’s 2019 Homecoming Celebration
Diversity keeps it interesting for watercolorist Patrick Sheehan
September show features Patrick Sheehan at Lincoln Art Institute - Album
Guests enjoy the offerings of artist Patrick Sheehan - Album
Georgia Green chosen Grand Marshal for Atlanta Fall Festival
Illinois American Water Offering “Imagine a Day Without Water” Elementary Student Art Contest Students can earn their classroom $100 while learning about the value of water service
USDA Opens 2019 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs
LaHood Urges FERC to Review Vistra Closures Havana and Canton power plants on the closure list
Illinois Revenue Announces Tax Amnesty Program Program begins October 1, 2019 and runs until November 15, 2019
Wednesday, September 18
Lincoln Community High School Marching Band takes Thoughtcrime into competition, brings home second
Marching Railers take second at Morton Invitational - slideshow
New Holland Tractor Show ends its run with a great event on a beautiful Saturday
Tractors line the main street of town - slideshow
Tractor owners and show visitors enjoy a pleasant day - slideshow
A tractor parade rounds out the day - slideshow
Gail’s Pumpkin Patch celebrates fall, family and farm at special Sunday event
Fun activities at the patch make for a special experience for all - slideshow
Visitors enjoy all the fun opportunities at the patch - slideshow
Visitors enjoy plenty of shopping opportunities - slideshow
Staff enjoy the patch as much as the guests do - slideshow
Tuesday, September 17
Logan County looks at how video conferencing in the courts could save money and improve security
Lincoln College - Full moon rises on delightful Chinese Autumnal celebration
Students offer insight into their homeland traditions - Album
Evening ends with an amazing full moon outside for departing guests - Album
Mount Pulaski enjoys "nicest festival in years" with pageants, parade, fun and all the trimmings
Friday evening opening ceremony - slideshow
Friday evening pageant brings new royalty to town - slideshow
Friday evening stroll around the Mount Pulaski square - slideshow
Soap Box Derby - slideshow
Mount Pulaski Fall Festival Parade launches a great Saturday evening
A Saturday evening walk about at the fall festival - slideshow
Guests gather to await the parade - slideshow
Tractors rule in parade part two - slideshow
Plenty to appreciate in parade part three - slideshow
Political candidates dominate the last half of the parade - slideshow
Parade concludes with city street crews - slideshow
Monday, September 16
Lincoln Alderman Tracy Welch throws name in the hat for mayor
Biography - Tracy Welch to Announce Candidacy for Mayor of Lincoln
Another year and a charmed Friday eve at the Atlanta Fall Festival
Friday night fun gets annual festival off to a great start - slideshow
Everyone loves a parade, and other fun times at the Atlanta Fall Festival
Saturday parade starts off strong - slideshow
As the parade concludes there is still lots to do and see on Saturday afternoon - slideshow
Lincoln City Council Monday, September 16 Regular (voting) meeting agenda - Pdf
Lincoln Community High School District 404 September 16, 2019 Board of Education meeting agenda - PDF
Saturday, September 14
Gail’s Pumpkin Patch hosts Fall Farm Day this Sunday - Album
Public invited to help break the World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Abe Lincoln Event to be held in Lincoln September 21st
Lincoln Woman's Club kicks off new year with membership coffee Next meeting Wednesday, September 18th
LC Softball to Host Trivia Night November 10th Sign up now and get your team ready for some tough competition
Joseph Hickey arrested on delivery of a controlled substance charges
Donath to present from 19th century newspapers at September LCG&HS
Atlanta Library announces 2019-20 Dinner Programs
Seeking New RCPP Projects for Illinois Application period has opened for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program
Slim Randles' Home Country Revive your youth with blue hair and tattoos
Revive Overcrowded and Struggling Perennials By Melinda Myers
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