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Sunday, December 27, 2020
Top Stories from the past week
Wednesday, December 23 Holiday hours for certain city of Lincoln offices City Hall, Municipal Services Building, Landscape Waste Facility Christmas Joy - The joy of the Nativity - slideshow Anna Schoth named December Senior of the Month at Mount Pulaski High School 2020 Light up a Life 2020 Worship Guide Surprised by the Incarnation — God with us AHCA/NCAL Urges All Americans To Remain Vigilant Around Holiday Gatherings To Protect Vulnerable Populations Secretary of State Offices to Close for the Christmas Holiday Appreciating and caring for holiday cacti Slim Randles' Home Country How did you know I wanted a Homelite XL with automatic oiler and a 16-inch bar? There’s something about a winter moonlight walk Illinois Supreme Court issues order for eviction cases ACEP Applauds Congressional Action to Protect Patients from Surprise Medical Bills 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine COVID-19 ARCHIVES POSTED AT NOON ON WED. DEC. 23 Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 6,762 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Tuesday, December 22 Logan County Dashboard 38,452 tested - 35,978 negative- 2,474 positive - 340 active cases- 2,102 recovered - 32 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 3.7% Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 6,239 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials ILLINOIS GOVERNMENT SAW TOO MANY MAKE ‘NAUGHTY’ LIST IN 2020 Tuesday, December 22 Lincoln Police Department November 2020 Monthly Activity Report - Pdf Mount Pulaski EDPB offering COVID-19 Relief funds for January 2021 Applications should be submitted by December 31st Christmas Joy! - Let it Snowman! And, some novel decorating ideas around our community - slideshow Christmas Joy! - Homes around our community look great even when it isn't dark - slideshow 2020 Light up a Life 2020 Worship Guide The Lord our righteous Savior – our hope LaHood Supports COVID-19 Relief Bill AHCA/NCAL Issues Statement Regarding COVID Relief Package Keep Poinsettias plentiful long after the holidays 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine COVID-19 ARCHIVES Monday, December 21 Logan County COVID update Numbers dropping dramatically with 59 total new positives in the past four days - Pdf Monday, December 21 Logan County Dashboard 38,086 tested - 35,656 negative- 2,430 positive - 463 active cases- 1,935 recovered - 32 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE4.3% Monday, December 21, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 4,699 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials ILLINOIS LOSES 27,400 HOSPITALITY SECTOR JOBS IN NOVEMBER AMID INDOOR DINING BAN Monday, December 21 Lincoln City Council Monday, December 21, 2020 Regular meeting agenda - Pdf Zion Lutheran Church - Live Nativity reminds us of the reason for the season - slideshow Christmas Joy! - Taking in the lights at night - slideshow Santa receives visitors at Memorial Park drive-thru - Album 2020 Worship Guide The Lord our righteous Savior – our hope Mount Pulaski Community Unit District 23 Monday, December 21, 2021 6 p.m. Public Hearing - Tax Levy Monday, December 21,2021 6:05 p.m. Public Hearing - Tuition Waiver Monday, December 21, 2020 - 6:10 p.m. Regular meeting of the Board of Education - Pdf West Lincoln Broadwell District 92 Monday, December 21, 2020 Regular Board of Education meeting agenda - Pdf December 2020 FSA Newsletter University of Illinois Extension The History of the Poinsettia 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine COVID-19 ARCHIVES Friday, December 18 - NO WEEKEND REPORT Seven day rolling average drops below 7% Logan County Dashboard 36,359 tested - 33,970 negative- 2,389 positive - 454 active cases- 1,903 recovered - 32 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE6.8% PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials ILLINOIS’ SALES TAXES MAKE HOLIDAY SHOPPING PAINFUL REMINDER OF FISCAL WOES Saturday, December 19 Sheila Sheley wins Lincoln Christmas Express Gift Basket Toys for Tots brings in hundreds of gifts for local children 2020 Worship Guide Out of darkness... State of Illinois Finishes First Among Populous States and Seventh Nationwide in 2020 Census Count Thanks to administration’s partnership with over 400 local organizations, Illinois surpassed 2010 self-response rate Attorney General files lawsuit to sto the EPA from weakening protections against pesticide poisoning Pritzker Announces Over $1.3 Billion in COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Funding Awarded to Illinois Businesses and Families in 2020 Slim Randles' Home Country How did you know I wanted a Homelite XL with automatic oiler and a 16-inch bar? Grow Frilly, Bold and Unique Amaryllis Indoors This Winter by Melinda Myers 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine COVID-19 ARCHIVES As of December 15th Region Three rolling positivity rate is at 8.6% Friday, December 18 Seven day rolling average drops below 7% Logan County Dashboard 36,359 tested - 33,970 negative- 2,389 positive - 454 active cases- 1,903 recovered - 32 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE6.8% Friday, December 18, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 7,377 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials PROPERTY TAXES CONTINUE TO ROB OWNERS OF ‘HOME ALONE’ HOUSE	Friday, December 18 City of Lincoln offering Business Sustainability Grants Deadline for Application is December 30th United Riders deliver gift baskets to local veterans - Album 2020 Worship Guide Out of darkness... llinois Extension hosts annual update on new legislation impacts FREE webinar to be held at noon on January 12th University of Illinois College of ACES Male weeds may hold key to their own demise Attorney General files lawsuit seeking to end illegal Google monopoly Talk is cheap: Why we make healthy claims but indulge in unhealthy behaviors 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine COVID-19 ARCHIVES Thursday, December 17 Logan County COVID update One hundred seven new positives in the last 72 hours - Pdf Thursday, December 17 Logan County Dashboard 36,062 tested - 33,691 negative- 2,371 positive - 474 active cases- 1,868 recovered - 29 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 7.5% Thursday, December 17, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 8,828 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES Opinions & editorials PENSIONS SET TO CONSUME 29% OF ILLINOIS’ BUDGET AMID $7 BILLION DEBT INCREASE Thursday, December 17 LDN’s Roy Logan announces retirement City of Mount Pulaski issues “friendly reminders’ for water customers New Robotics Operator program begins at Heartland Community College 2020 Worship Guide Hope helps! Chester-East Lincoln District 61 Notice of Special Meeting Tuesday meeting rescheduled to Thursday, December 17, 2020 Thursday, December 17, 2020 Meeting agenda - Pdf Lincoln Community High School District 404 Notice of Truth and Taxation Public Hearing Thursday, December 17, 2020 - Pdf Thursday, December 17, 2020 Meeting agenda - Pdf Landmarks Illinois seeks nominations for 2021 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois Pritzker announces new statewide network to deploy computer devices for low-income residents across the state 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine COVID-19 ARCHIVES Wednesday, December 16 Logan County seven day rolling average drops below 8% Logan County Dashboard 35,781 tested - 33,429 negative- 2,352 positive - 470 active cases- 1,853 recovered - 29 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 7.5% Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 7,123 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease More than 12 million COVID-19 tests reported in Illinois PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials ILLINOIS HOUSE ENDS MADIGAN INVESTIGATION Wednesday, December 16 When it comes to cookies, where there is a will there is a way! Wrap up your Christmas list with gifts from the Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society 2020 Worship Guide Hope helps! Pritzker Outlines Spending Reduction Plan For Fiscal Year 2021 Administration Will Negotiate With AFSCME Over Furlough Days and Personnel Cost Adjustments RESPONSE “State Employees Cannot Be Expected to Bear Unfair Share in Current Fiscal Crisis” Statement of Roberta Lynch, Executive Director, AFSCME Council 31 New Minimum Wage Rates Set to Take Effect on New Year’s Day Illinois Department of Labor Reminds Workers to Watch Their Wages Joshua Crockett announces candidacy for Heartland Community College Board of Trustees Pritzker Administration Announces New Partnership with ALDI to Provide Online Grocery Access to Over 2 Million Families on SNAP 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine COVID-19 ARCHIVES Tuesday, December 15 Logan County Dashboard 34,784 tested - 32,452 negative- 2,332 positive - 490 active cases- 1,813 recovered - 29 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 8.3% Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 7,359 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials PEORIA PENSIONS CAUSING POLICE, FIRE LAYOFFS AS PROPERTY TAX HIKE SOUGHT Tuesday, December 15 Mount Pulaski Christmas Light Contest Take the tour in numeric order starting on North Marion Street - slideshow Sticking with the map start at the Attic...Salt Creek Attic that is. - slideshow A jaunt to the country is refreshing and exciting. Then head back to town to finish the tour - slideshow Generosity of the community allows Emblem Club to ‘pay it forward’ United Way of Logan County introduces new resources for those in need in the community 2020 Worship Guide A Christmas Thought Matthew 1:21 – 2:4 Chester-East Lincoln District 61 Notice of Special Meeting Tuesday meeting rescheduled to Thursday, December 17, 2020 Thursday, December 17, 2020 Meeting agenda - Pdf Zion Lutheran Church and School in Lincoln host drive-thru nativity this Friday evening 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine COVID-19 ARCHIVES Monday, December 14 Logan County COVID update Four new fatalities and 102 confirmed positives in past 72 hours - Pdf Monday, December 14 Logan County Dashboard 34,548 tested - 32,272 negative- 2,276 positive - 613 active cases- 1,634 recovered - 29 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 8.2% Monday, December 14, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 7,214 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials COOK, MADISON, ST. CLAIR COUNTIES RANK AMONG NATION’S TOP ‘JUDICIAL HELLHOLES’
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