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Monday, January 04, 2021
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Monday, January 4, 2021 Lincoln City Council Monday, January 4, 2021 Regular Meeting agenda - Pdf Pets: The perfect midwinter pick-me-up! Logan County Board January 2021 Meeting schedule - Pdf Lincoln City Council 2021 meeting schedule - Pdf Note: due to coronavirus the Lincoln City Council meetings are being limited to the first and thrid Monday of the month until further notice City of Lincoln 2021 Holiday Schedule - Pdf 2020 Year in Review Logan County moved on recreational cannabis and renewable energy ordinances in 2020 Year begins strong with a laid back but active January Mother Nature does NOT act responsibly on New Year’s Day Mother Nature enjoys a rowdy weekend - slideshow COVID-19 ARCHIVES Wednesday, December 30 Illinois American Water Lifts Conservation Measures for Lincoln District A cause for us to celebrate Logan County begins new year with familiar faces filling official positions Logan County Board reorganizes Logan County Courthouse Construction Technical Committee actively moving project forward Logan County Department of Public Health to begin COVID-19 vaccinations for First Responders and Frontline workers within next 10 days 2020 Year in Review Logan County year in review starts with $11 million Logan County Courthouse restoration Greetings and warm wishes to you from a few of our most favorite people 2020 Light up a Life City of Mount Pulaski announces tree pick-up schedule Slim Randles' Home Country Since I’m dang near already perfect Winter Care for Houseplants by Melinda Myers COVID-19 ARCHIVES Tuesday, December 29 UPDATE: Mandatory water conservation order will remain in effect throughout the night Illinois American Water Completes Repairs at Water Treatment Plant; Conservation Measures Continue Posted at 10 a.m. Tuesday EMERGENCY NOTICE: ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER ISSUES MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION ORDER FOR ALL LINCOLN CUSTOMERS Do not run dishwashers, washing machines, or fill bathtubs until further notice Logan County Board discusses maintenance issues at animal control building Illinois American Water names Nathan Pennisi Operations Superintendent in Lincoln Former Lincoln resident arrested on charges of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault Charges include one count of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse in Logan County 2020 Light up a Life Heartland student athletes reach new academic heights Pritzker Announces Expanded Assistance for Illinois Child Care Providers Administration to Cover Eligible Days of Child Care Assistance Program Payments December - February Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Announces $56 Million Investment in Providers and Community Organizations IDES Preparing to Administer New Federal COVID-19 Relief Legislation State Unemployment Agencies Will Require Clear, Concise Guidance from USDOL for Smooth Implementation University of Illinois Extension Landowners need to know timber's worth before selling 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine COVID-19 ARCHIVES December 28, 2020 Logan County COVID update LCDPH reports two additional deaths and 139 new positives in past seven days - Pdf Seven day rolling average above 4 percent December 28, 2020 Logan County Dashboard 40,829 tested - 38,260 negative- 2,569 positive - 335 active cases- 2,200 recovered - 34 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 4.5% Monday, December 28, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 4,453 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials ILLINOIS’ SOBERING ‘SIN TAXES’ ARE AMONG THE NATION’S HIGHEST THIS NEW YEAR’S Monday, December 28 Lincoln Aldermen amend tax levy increase to 1.5 percent NOTICE TO THE ELDERLY AND VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES REGARDING THE CONSOLIDATED REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF LINCOLN RESIDENTS ONLY TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 23, 2021 Lisa Goodman wins ‘fight cancer’ pink pedal tractor for her favorite little farm boy Olympia FFA Officer Spotlight Chloe Scroggins - Vice President 2020 Light up a Life WLNX-FM and LCTV announce revised 2020-2021 Lincoln College Men's and Women's Basketball broadcast schedule Mount Pulaski New Year's Eve Service to be hosted online only December 31st 2020 Home for the Holidays Magazine COVID-19 ARCHIVES December 24th thru 27th Logan County Dashboard 38,822 tested - 36,324 negative- 2,498 positive - 335 active cases- 2,131 recovered - 32 deaths LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 3.8% December 24, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 7,037 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease PERSPECTIVES - Opinions & editorials GOVERNMENT UNIONS INVESTED $10M IN MADIGAN, BUT COULD THAT END IN 2021? Wednesday, December 23 - Christmas edition 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
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