This year, Trick or Treat with the Mayor in Lincoln was not just for kids. Throughout the two hour event there were several hundred people who visited Lincoln Daily News along the path, collecting candy first, then posing for pictures. Among them was the large dinosaur who appeared to be eating everything he came in contact with, the adorable little guy riding his pet brown bear, and a familiar face who was out and about with his grandkids.

Be sure to check out ALL the slideshows from trick or treating events held at the Lincoln Park District, Mt. Pulaski Trunk or Treat, Emden Whistle Stop Library, the Lincoln Christian Church Light up the Night, and of course, the Lincoln Trick or Treat with the Mayor.

Photos by Matt Boutcher & Nila Smith                         (click on image to enlarge)

Community News

All Treats, No Tricks at Lincoln Park District’s Halloween Funfest 

• Annual Park District event sees a large turnout - slideshow

• Annual Park District event equals lots of treats and very few tricks - slideshow

• Kids enjoy fun games and lots of goodies at the annual Fun Fest - slideshow

• At the end of the evening, kids enjoy the selfie backdrop while grownups choose the fireplace - slideshow

Trick or Treat with the Mayor
Kids, parents, downtown businesses, and even the Mayor of Lincoln enjoy a Halloween dress-up day  

• Kids get a great send off from Willy Wonka - slideshow

• Everyone gets into the spirit of the day - slideshow

• Several trick or treaters make a side trip to the Trunk or Treat at the Logan County Safety Complex - slideshow

• Did we see YOU there - Part One - slideshow

• Did we see YOU there - Part Two - slideshow

• Did we see YOU there - Part Three - slideshow

• Did we see YOU there - Part Four - slideshow

• Did we see YOU there - Part Five - slideshow

• Did we see YOU there - Part Six - slideshow

• Did we see YOU there - Part Seven - slideshow

Mt. Pulaski Trunk or Treat

• Cold and light rain doesn't stop trunk or treaters - slideshow

• The sweetness of Candy Land made tart by one creepy clown - slideshow

• Free hot dogs and a real Pony cap off the evening of fun - slideshow

Lincoln Christian Church Light up the Night event enjoys a large turnout 

• Local First Responders offer a special treat - slideshow

• Children turn out in spite of the wet and chilly conditions - slideshow

Emden residents and Whistle Stop Library get into the spirit of Halloween - slideshow

Community comes together to honor centenarian Bill Gossett 

• Bill Gossett turns 100! - Community turns out for his special day - slideshow

Lincoln Rotary donates park benches for Allison and Ray White Parks 

Local spooky decorations fun in the daylight not just the night - slideshow 

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• Time to sign up for the 2023 Lincoln Christmas Parade  
  This year's theme Deck the Halls: Christmas Light Show

• Mt. Pulaski Community Choir preparing for 2023 Christmas Cantata
  Singers needed 

• Community Calendar of Events

  • Submit entry for LDN Calendar of Events

• Important community links

Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-25-ABUSE
Need help finding help? 
DIAL 2-1-1   
United Way of Logan County 211 link

 

Mt. Pulaski Schools auctioning off retired sports championship banners

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• Olympia High School FFA Wins 2023 IHSA Pork & Pigskins State Championship Presented By The Illinois Pork Producers Association
  The best IHSA pork chop sandwich in the state 

• LJHS recognizes hardworking students at honors assembly - Album 

Lucas Power named October LTEC Student of the Month

 

• Illinois art contest invites students to let their imaginations run wild
  Deadline is Jan. 5 to enter ‘I Wonder …’ contest 

• Learn hunting, wildlife and outdoor skills with 4-H  

• VFW Announces Kick-Off of Annual $5,000 Patriotic Essay Writing Competition 

• VFW Announces Kick-Off of Annual $35,000 Scholarship Competition 

• School websites

• Carroll Catholic School
  2023-24 School year activity calendar - Pdf

• Friends and Family in the Military