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Monday, June 29, 2020
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Monday, June 29 Four additional Logan County business applications for Downstate Stabilization Program approved Applications now open for the Mary Rohrscheib Teaching Scholarship Local students majoring in education are encouraged to apply before July 15th Award to be announced July 22nd Atlanta Public Library/Museum Announce Live Streaming Event with Musician Chris Vallillo Lincoln Community High School District 404 6 p.m. Public Hearing agenda - Pdf 6:05 p.m. Regular Board meeting agenda - Pdf Illinois Agri-Women announces 2020 scholarship winners Skye Kretzinger among recipients Illinois Department of Public Health Expands Newborn Screening Spinal Muscular Atrophy added as the 49th disorder LaHood Holds Virtual Veterans Advisory Board Meeting COVID-19 ARCHIVES Four additional Logan County business applications for Downstate Stabilization Program approved U of I researchers adapt robots to fight against COVID-19 Saturday, June 27 Even in our current circumstances, we can all still be a part of Relay for Life of Logan County Bill Gossett seeks help in locating family heirloom Illinois State Police arrest Illinois Department of Corrections employee for Custodial Sexual Misconduct and Official Misconduct Daniel Lara being held at Logan County Jail Minimum Wage Increases on July 1 Illinois Department of Labor Reminds Workers to Watch Their Wages Slim Randles' Home Country The clouds we wait for and pray for and look for Bring in the Birds with These Winning Plant Varieties Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum reopening with new safety protocols New exhibit on ‘Fear and Freedom in America’ also opening COVID-19 ARCHIVES Friday, June 26, 2020 Logan County Dashboard 2,126 tested - 2,112 negative - 14 positive - 12 recovered - zero fatalities Friday, June 26, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 857 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Illinois Department of Public Health Provides Phase 4 Guidance for Swimming Facilities Friday, June 26 Central Illinois Enforcement Group and Lincoln Police Department make multiple drug arrests in Lincoln Lincoln City Hall and Municipal Services buildings to re-open Monday In-person public participation at city council permitted with restrictions Faith Lutheran to host blood drive in memory of Larry Huelskoetter Granny's Attic Garage Sale Fundraiser at Oasis Senior Center Friday and Saturday VFW to host COVID recovery fundraiser July 4th Illinois Central College Announces Fall 2020 Plans LaHood Opposes Democrats’ Politicized Policing Bill COVID-19 ARCHIVES Thursday, June 25, 2020 Logan County Dashboard 2,082 tested - 2,068 negative - 14 positive - 12 recovered - zero fatalities Thursday, June 25, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 894 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker Announces all regions have met health metrics to move to Phase 4 on June 26 Encourages Illinoisans to continue wearing face coverings in public Thursday, June 25 Chicken debate continues in Lincoln Logan County Board Thursday, June 25, 2020 Special Regular Board meeting agenda - Pdf Five Ag Day Scholarship winners announced U of I Extension Virtual STEAM Career Exploration offered for Middle Schoolers Millikin University School of Music Preparatory Department offering online summer music camps LaHood Cosponsors the JUSTICE Act Local governments encouraged to expand racial equity policies Supreme Court releases statement on racial justice, next steps for judicial branch Will start recruitment for new Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Pritzker Announces $50 Million in Grants to Kick Off State’s Largest-Ever Broadband Expansion First round of Connect Illinois to bring in $65 million in nonstate match for a $115 million investment in high-speed internet for more than 26,000 homes and businesses ICC Issues Resolution on FCC Lifeline Program to Help Low-Income Consumers Stay Connected Through COVID-19 Pandemic COVID-19 ARCHIVES Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Logan County Dashboard - no change 2,008 tested - 1,994 negative - 14 positive - 12 recovered - zero fatalities Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 715 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Pritzker administration opens applications for $85 million in hew grants to help business and communities recover New equity-driven programs through DCEO to provide a boost for communities and businesses hit hardest during COVID-19 crisis	Wednesday, June 24 Soft opening at Market on the Hill shows great promise A Walk-through at the new Market on the Hill - slideshow Illinois American Water replacing over 3,100 feet of water main in Lincoln water system Jefferson Street from Short 11th to Woodlawn Road 19th Street from Palmer to Union Right time, right place, right friends: Historic aircraft with engine concern lands Logan County Airport Historic airplane lands in Lincoln - Album Heartland students named to Phi Theta Kappa honor society COVID-19 ARCHIVES Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Logan County Dashboard 2,008 tested - 1,994 negative - 14 positive - 12 recovered - zero fatalities Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 601 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease IDFPR Announces PPP Loan Forgiveness Webinars Partnership with Small Business Administration Helps Businesses, Lenders During COVID-19 Pandemic Pritzker Announces Guidelines for Illinois Education Institutions to Safely Return to In-Person Instruction as State Advances to Phase 4 of Restore Illinois Plan - Administration to Provide 2.5 Million Face Masks to Every K-12 Public School District for Students, Staff - Financial Assistance Available for Students Returning to Colleges and Universities Pritzker administration opens applications for $85 million in hew grants to help business and communities recover New equity-driven programs through DCEO to provide a boost for communities and businesses hit hardest during COVID-19 crisis Tuesday, June 23 Logan County Board briefs – June Lincoln City Council Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda - Pdf Pritzker Releases Guidelines to Safely Reopen Additional Businesses and Industries as State Advances to Next Phase of Restore Illinois 400,000 Illinois residents set to return to work as state moves into Phase 4 on June 26; New guidelines will allow key leisure, recreation and business sectors to safely reopen Lincoln College Contemporary Jazz Film “The Jump Jive Jukebox” Online Premiere Mount Pulaski Junk Drop Off Days this weekend Heartland Athletics prepares for Fall 2020 Season, will begin play in August Chester-East Lincoln School District 61 Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Board of Education meeting agenda - Pdf U of I Extension Growing Irises: How to plant, grow and care for iris University of Illinois College of Aces Weed’s wily ways explained in Illinois research COVID-19 ARCHIVES New diagnosis brings Logan County COVID-19 cases to 14 - Pdf Monday, June 22, 2020 Logan County Dashboard 1,948 tested - 1,934 negative - 14 positive - 12 recovered - zero fatalities Monday, June 22, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 462 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Monday, June 22 Chicago man dies after crash in Mount Pulaski Juneteenth celebrated in Scully Park Community celebrates a milestone day in Black History - slideshow Juneteeth Celebration in Lincoln - You Tube Video Link Video provided by Jacob Tyler Mason St. Clara's celebrates CNA Week - Album Junior Achievement of Central Illinois Receives $10,000 Grant from Bayer Fund Donation to support STEM Career Exploration through GP CareerSpark IDPH Investigating Increase In Foodborne Illnesses Cyclosporiasis cases reported across Illinois Aldi packaged salads part of the investigation June, 2020 FSA Newsletter Summer Home & Garden Special Feature Support your local Lawn, Garden and Home Improvement businesses Sunday, June 21, 2020 Logan County Dashboard 1,837 tested - 1,824 negative - 13 positive - 12 recovered - zero fatalities Saturday, June 20, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 634 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease Sunday, June 21, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 658 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease COVID-19 ARCHIVES IDES Securing Unemployment Benefit Payment Funds for Coming Months Trust Fund Usually Replenished by Employer Taxes During Recoveries, Administration Pursuing Additional Federal Options to Cover Unemployment Expenses Across Nation
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