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Friday, December 11, 2020
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Friday, December 11 A tribute to Gene Burwell Lincoln aldermen consider a property tax increase for next year 2020 Worship Guide Christmas and the “U” word Damon Priddy announces departure from Hampton and Comfort Inns in Lincoln Julie Burr to return to Lincoln Justice Rita Garman announces formation of judicial screening committee to fill Eleventh Circuit vacancy Kathy Schmidt of Lincoln to serve on committee Heartland Physical Therapy Assistant student gifts scholarship award to classmate 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine Greetings and warm wishes to you from a few of our most favorite people USDA Announces Increase to Certain Incentive Payments for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Staying Cyber Secure at the Holidays COVID-19 ARCHIVES Thursday, December 10 Logan County Dashboard 30,223 tested - 28,209 negative- 2,014 positive - 558 active cases- 1,531 recovered - 25 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 14.7% Thursday, December 10, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 11,101 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS WANT VOTERS TO HAVE RECALL POWER OVER MADIGAN / GOOD GOVERNMENT LETTERS TO THE EDITOR New playground equipment appreciated at Latham Park Thursday, December 10 Lincoln City Council Aldermen to host special voting session Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 6 p.m. Thursday December 10, 2020 Regular Meeting agenda - Pdf County receives $50,000 for Latham and Scully Park improvements - Album Logan County Department of Public Health endorses 14-day quarantine for those exposed to COVID-19 Jared Merriman December LTEC Student of the Month 2020 Worship Guide What if… I feel grumpy Lincoln Community High School District 404 Notice of Truth and Taxation Public Hearing Thursday, December 17, 2020 - Pdf Lincoln Elks offers free children’s orthopedic clinic Tuesday January 5, 2021 Appointment required 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine Greetings and warm wishes to you from a few of our most favorite people Illinois Department of Labor to Present IL OSHA 101 Webinar December 16th Training will also provide focus on challenges posed by COVID-19 Illinois Attorney General files lawsuit seeking to end illegal Facebook monopoly COVID-19 ARCHIVES Wednesday, December 9 Logan County COViD update Fifty-one new positives and four additional deaths in last 48 hours - Pdf Wednesday, December 9 Logan County Dashboard 29,609 tested - 27,629 negative- 1,980 positive - 542 active cases- 1,415 recovered - 23 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 15.47% Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 8,256 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials ILLINOIS SCHOOL STANDARDS PROPOSAL PUSHES ‘PROGRESSIVE VALUES’ OVER DIVERSE VIEWS, CRITICS SAY Wednesday, December 9 Long awaited Fifth Street Road Project construction funds approved by Logan County Lincoln City Council Aldermen to host special voting session Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 6 p.m. Thursday December 10, 2020 Regular Meeting agenda - Pdf Area children enjoy a nice visit with Santa in the Window Unique visits with Santa bring community together for a fun evening - slideshow Hot chocolate, cold ice cream, winter caps and Santa. Who could ask for more? - slideshow Lincoln's "Real Santa" recognized by community leaders Santa through the years - Album 2020 Worship Guide What if… I feel grumpy Integrity Data Awards $10,000 in Community Giving Program Grants 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine Greetings and warm wishes to you from a few of our most favorite people COVID-19 ARCHIVES Tuesday, December 8 Logan County Dashboard 29,045 tested - 27,093 negative- 1,952 positive - 529 active cases- 1,404 recovered - 19 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 14.7% Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 7,910 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials ILLINOIS SCHOOL STANDARDS PROPOSAL PUSHES ‘PROGRESSIVE VALUES’ OVER DIVERSE VIEWS, CRITICS SAY Tuesday, December 8 Logan County November briefs: Fifth Street Road construction funds approved, Animal Control Wardens reappointed 2020 Worship Guide Amazing, perplexing, transforming power of a super hero 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine Greetings and warm wishes to you from a few of our most favorite people Public invited to take IDOT traveler survey Illinois residents asked for feedback regarding state’s transportation system Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announces $90 million nationwide settlement with one of the nations largest mortgage load servicers Nationstar will provide more than $3.6 million to more than 2,600 Illinoisans and commit to reform servicing practices University of Illinois College of ACES Outdoor adventures forge connections, science career paths COVID-19 ARCHIVES Monday, December 7 Logan County COVID update Three new fatalities and 159 new positives over the last four days - Pdf Monday, December 7 Logan County Dashboard 29,022 tested - 27,093 negative- 1,929 positive - 566 active cases- 1,344 recovered - 19 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 14.9% Monday, December 7, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 8,691 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials MADIGAN TELLS BLACK LAWMAKERS HIS STRONG LEADERSHIP NEEDED FOR TAX HIKE, LEGISLATIVE MAP	Monday, December 7 Next Logan County Fiscal Year Budget turns black with C.A.R.E. funds and annual department returns Lincoln City Council Monday, December 7, 2020 Regular Meeting agenda - Pdf Diane Bicknell of New Holland-Middletown School November winner of the Graue Amazing Teacher Award One teacher to win 2016 Chevrolet Cruze this coming Saturday 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine Greetings and warm wishes to you from a few of our most favorite people 2020 Worship Guide Amazing, perplexing, transforming power of a super hero With snow-and-ice season approaching, public encouraged: “Winter Weather – Get it Together” Illinois EQIP 2021 Application Deadline Established Purdue, ag retailers, ASU to host live, online management academy COVID-19 ARCHIVES Friday, December 4 - No weekend report Logan County Dashboard 28,201 tested - 26,337 negative- 1,864 positive - 552 active cases- 1,294 recovered - 18 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 15.4% PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials GAS TAX, PROPERTY TAX, TICKET AND FEE HIKES ALL PART OF LIGHTFOOT BUDGET Saturday, December 5 Edward Jones Diaper Drive Continues to Grow Christmas Cruise 2020 Lincoln Christmas Cruise brings happiness to children and adults on Thursday night Unique backward parade well received by the community - slideshow Lincoln College and Lincoln Heritage Museum Host Virtual Pearl Harbor Ceremony Remembering Pearl Harbor: A Survivor Tells Her Story Flags at half-staff Monday in remembrance of Pearl Harbor 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine A curmudgeon's guide to celebrating holidays this year! 2020 Worship Guide Jesse White Extends Closure of Driver Services Facilities until Jan. 5, 2021 Slim Randles' Home Country Horse training lessons Gardening Gifts that Provide Years of Enjoyment by Melinda Myers COVID-19 ARCHIVES Friday, December 4 Logan County Dashboard 28,201 tested - 26,337 negative- 1,864 positive - 552 active cases- 1,294 recovered - 18 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 15.4% Friday, December 4, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 10,526 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials GAS TAX, PROPERTY TAX, TICKET AND FEE HIKES ALL PART OF LIGHTFOOT BUDGET LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Trees around the courthouse Friday, December 4 Memorial Health Systems warns of Scam attempts originating from MHS central phone number Winter Wonderland Trees on Pulaski Street are beautiful and memorable - slideshow Taking a closer look at what makes the trees on Pulaski Street so special - slideshow 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine Personal activities that make you grow during challenging times 2020 Worship Guide USDA Farm Service Agency Myths Debunked: Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 Illinois State Fire Marshal Stresses Safety When Decorating for the Holidays to Reduce the Risk of Fire COVID-19 ARCHIVES Thursday, December 4 Logan County COVID update Thirty-five new positives, four deaths confirmed on Thursday - Pdf Thursday, December 3 Logan County Dashboard 27,816 tested - 26,046 negative- 1,770 positive - 465 active cases- 1,289 recovered - SIXTEEN deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 15.3% Thursday, December 3, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 10,959 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials EMAILS DETAIL MADIGAN’S USE OF COMED AS CRONY JOB SERVICE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Appreciation to community for Small Business Saturday Thursday, December 3 Holiday Hearts for Kids fundraiser wraps up this week Donations still needed Winter Wonderland A stroll down McLean Street. What a wonderful sight. - slideshow McLean Street offers an invitation to slow down and take it all in - slideshow Memorial Behavioral Health Launches Mental Health Crisis Clinic University of Illinois Extension Deck the halls safely this holiday season 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine Holiday recipes bring out the memories 2020 Worship Guide Bank partnership awards $28,000 in additional relief funds to DeWitt County businesses New Rules Announced For the 2021 Cover Crop Premium Discount Program COVID-19 ARCHIVES Wednesday, December 3 Logan County COVID update Ninety-one new positives over the past 48 hours - Pdf Wednesday, December 2 Logan County Dashboard 27,647 tested - 25,912 negative- 1,735 positive - 555 active cases- 1,268 recovered - TWELVE deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 13.9% Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 9,757 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Greatest number of deaths reported in 24 hours since the start of the pandemic PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials EMAILS DETAIL MADIGAN’S USE OF COMED AS CRONY JOB SERVICE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Appreciation to community for Small Business Saturday
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