Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Wednesday, August 31
Construction on bridge over Lake Fork Ditch near Broadwell to begin the week of September 12
2022 Balloons Over 66 Weekend
Local organizations offer alternative dining options for Balloons Over 66 Weekend - Album
Faith Assembly Church offers free food and fun during balloon weekend - Album
Lincoln Public Library hosts another wonderful book sale - Album
Visitors enjoy the heart of the city on a warm Saturday afternoon - slideshow
Downtown Art Fair well received by weekend visitors - slideshow
Lynn Paulus shares her view of Balloons Over 66 - slideshow
Democratic candidate 15th IL Congressional District Paul Lange helps out at Burrito Breakfast
2022 Logan County Fair Magazine
COVID ARCHIVES
Tuesday, August 30
REVISED Logan County Board September 2022 Committee meeting schedule - Pdf
Dock Dogs gets lots of attention in Lincoln on Saturday afternoon
Dog Dogs makes a big splash in Lincoln - slideshow
Pups leave their paw prints on the hearts of spectators - slideshow
Downtown Lincoln: A great time and great place to meet up with friends and families
5K run/walk sees a large number of participants on Saturday morning - slideshow
Enjoying the streets of downtown on Friday night - slideshow
Art, cars, food, music and fun all found in the heart of the city - slideshow
Open Arms 3-on-3 Basketball and family fun - Album
The view downtown on Saturday - Album
Oasis Craft and Vendor Fair a popular stop on Saturday
Vendors enjoy a busy day at the Oasis - slideshow
Shopping around the walking path at the Oasis - slideshow
My Wind Stuff gets lots of attention at the Oasis - slideshow
Monday, August 29
Balloon portion begins with a Friday evening ribbon cut
Balloon events begin with a ribbon cut - slideshow
Friday night flights a perfect start to the weekend
Friday flight on 8th Street starts with inflation - slideshow
Balloons take to the skies in the heart of the city on Friday evening - slideshow
Dugan Center a lovely place to be on Friday evening - slideshow
Dugan Center pilots take to the skies Friday evening - slideshow
The rise and fall of Fire & Ice - slideshow
2022 Up in Smoke on the Square Competition brings in 26 teams
Backyard Barbecue brings 26 teams to Lincoln - slideshow
2022 winners of the Up in Smoke Backyard Barbecue competition - Album
Saturday night launch and glow events bring in huge crowds
Mayfair Park a great gathering spot for Saturday Launch and glow - slideshow
Guests enjoy the sight of balloons floating away from Mayfair Park - slideshow
Bateman site fills with spectators for Saturday's launch and glow - slideshow
Excitement builds as balloons launch on Saturday evening at the Batemans - slideshow
Balloons take to the skies at the Bateman location on Saturday night - slideshow
Saturday glow a beautiful end of the ballooning weekend at all four sites - slideshow
Saturday, August 27
Balloons Over 66 gets off to a great start in downtown Lincoln on Friday - Album
National anti-bullying expert Jay Banks presents "I Am Unafraid" at area schools
Memorial Health in Springfield to hold drive thru Covid-19 vaccinations for children under five years old
Slim Randles' Home Country A sad annual-versary for Windy
Gardening with Melinda Myers Create Works of Art with Flowers
Public Health Officials Announce 24,297 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
Friday, August 26
Logan County 4-H members earn awards in State Fair Junior Livestock Shows
Logan County Board September 2022 Committee Meeting Schedule - Pdf
Gail's Pumpkin Patch opens September 1st
Heartland Community College joins Illinois Central College in celebrating Workforce Equity Initiative
University of Illinois Extension Lawn care advice for people who don’t care about lawns
Thursday, August 25
Guest House patrons enjoy coffee on the Mayor and discussions about the state of the city of Lincoln
HBT Financial, Inc. Expands Illinois Footprint Through Merger with Town and Country Financial Corporation
Jennifer Glascock Lincoln Memorial Hospital July Colleague of the Month
O’Connor named HCC Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs
Photosynthesis hack boosts soybean yield 20 percent
Wednesday, August 24
Logan County Board August briefs: Zoning officer position on hold while assessing next budget
Posted mid-morning Wednesday, August 24th HBT Financial, Inc. Expands Illinois Footprint Through Merger with Town and Country Financial Corporation
Bayer Fund and Logan County farmers team up to direct donations to rural nonprofits and schools
ISU’s Mennonite College of Nursing Expands to Springfield
Application period open for Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grants for park projects Distressed communities may qualify for 100% assistance with project costs
University of Illinois Extension Eggplant is a recipe centerpiece and a team player
Tuesday, August 23
Lincoln City Council Tuesday, August 23, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda - Pdf
Cow in the Corn statue in Lincoln gets a little sprucing up Lincoln Arts Institute to unveil Moses Pinkerton Gallery on Thursday
Democrat for U.S. Congressional seat for the 15th District Paul Lange to visit Lincoln Saturday
Atlanta Tourism to host Route 66 cruise-in August 28
Task force announces State Water Plan public meetings
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