Daily headlines
April 2014
City of Lincoln hires Retail Strategies
Coroner's report: Tuesday evening fatal crash in Lincoln
Lincoln College choirs present spring concert on May Day
Change of time for LCHS Grand March
Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation celebrates Arbor Day
Book Look: 'Press Here,' 'Mama Builds a Little Nest' and 'The Squeaky Door'
New vaccination requirements for school
State insurance regulators urge property owners to review/add coverage for floods & water damage
				
				Illinois residents paying more taxes for 
				fewer services
						Illinois Watchdog
Springfield man charged with Class X child pornography
Tempted to buy social media followers? Why less is more
Long-term care crisis prompts more aggressive collection tactics
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
				
				Track results: 
			junior high girls   (PDF)
LJHS, MWC, CEL, WLB, CC/NHM
LC men's & women's track & field results
Witzke to join sister with LCU soccer
Logan Lanes high scores
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
New Rt. 66 Arcade Museum to open Thursday
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Logan County Arts presents second annual LCHS exhibit
ALMH physical therapy adds new treatment: dry needling
Grammy Award-winner among new acts announced for the Illinois State Fair
U of I news: Satisfy your science sweet tooth at state 4-H robotic competition
						
						Obamacare: Where is the adult in the room?
						By Jim 
						Killebrew
						
						Illinois 
						nanny city may choose flamingos over taxpayers
						Illinois Watchdog
Birth: Aiden Donald Fitzpatrick
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV on the rise nationally
Five LCHS athletes sign letters of intent
LCU baseball drops two more to St. Louis
Logan Lanes high scores
Stewart, Redbirds Outmatch Southern Illinois 3-2 In 12 Innings
Colón's Sacrifice-Fly Caps 15-Inning, 2-1 Marathon Win
Late Rally Secures Series-Sweep Over Salukis
ISU Spring Camp Report: Air Attack Leads Red Team to 24-7 Win
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
					A grand day for 
					a grand opening
Lincoln Heritage Museum reopens as 
					'outstanding'!
Museum officially opens with remarks by curator Ron Keller and a chamber ribbon-cut
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Breathe in the life experiences of Abraham Lincoln: Lincoln Heritage Museum
					Historic items 
					interpret history in the new Lincoln Heritage Museum
By Ron J. Keller, Lincoln Heritage Museum director
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					Learn from 
					Lincoln, live like Lincoln
By Ron J. Keller, Lincoln 
					Heritage Museum director
Showers and thunderstorms on tap for the week, with the greatest risks of severe weather Monday evening
LCU business students enjoy Skype visit with author Dan Pink
Artist's talk and critique at Lincoln Art Institute on May 12
Lincoln Elks, Illinois Elks and ALMH bring free clinic to children
Illinois American's water quality reports available online
IEMA encourages participation in 'America's PrepareAthon!' on Wednesday
Redeploy Illinois program diverts thousands of youth from prison system
					Abortion effect
					By Jim Killebrew
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
				From the office of 
			Chief Greenslate
Internet fraud warning
Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society visits Mount Pulaski Township Historical Society
Starasta receives LCU promotion
				Elevate your gardening success
				By Melinda 
			Myers
WIC celebrates 40 years of strengthening Illinois families
Illinois filmmakers invited to enter state's Shortcuts competition
Sunscreens: Are they what you need?
				Slim Randles' Home 
			Country
Worms, water and whiskey
				Forgiveness
				By Jim 
						Killebrew
				Celebrate? Monday is Tax Freedom Day in Illinois
				Illinois 
				Watchdog
Four tips for starting your own home-based business
Home Country: Worms, water and whiskey
Toppers win over Illini Bluffs
West Lincoln-Broadwell girls track results (PDF)
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Tourism awards $2,000 to Logan County Fair
Lincoln receives Most Progressive City award — album
Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership to host Manufacturer's Council
Thomas Rhett to be grandstand entertainment at Logan County Fair
Logan County Board of Realtors first-quarter sales report
Dalby Thomas is the March Student of the Month at Illini Central
Illinois EPA recognized for 40-year partnership with UIS on public service internships
How to recognize danger in workplace & schools
				
					
						
						Illinois voters want to take drawing political maps out of politicians' 
		hands
						
						Illinois 
						Watchdog
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LCU baseball drops two in St. Louis
Redbirds Extend Streak To Four Games, Top MacMurray 8-0
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				Workforce 
				Readiness Expo teaches students to think outside the box 
				
				
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				City supports a unified 
				organization
				County and 
				other groups expected to follow suit
				Salvation Army offers camps for 
				kids 
								
				
				State police 
				investigate shooting of armed offender by Lincoln police 
				
				Comment from Chief Ken 
				Greenslate on Tuesday night shooting incident 
				
				Coroner releases information on 
				death
				
				Column:
				Freeze damage, fairy rings and millipedes
By John 
				Fulton
Zion Lutheran School to host open house and art fair Monday
Heidbreder earns DAISY Award at ALMH
Alexis Bowles is the April Student-of-the-Month at Mount Pulaski High School
63rd annual National Day of Prayer to be May 1
			March unemployment hits five-year 
				low
8.4 percent 
				lowest since January 2009
			Choices
			By Jim Killebrew
			Battle over Obama library takes turn for the absurd
			Illinois Watchdog
Division of Professional Regulation new license report now available online
Is corporate culture part of your business plan?
Births:
Hunter Anthony Craig
Lauren Elizabeth Dahmm
Police reports
Marriages
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes high scores
Headean fans 13; Redbirds top Illinois Wesleyan 7-1
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
State police investigate shooting of armed offender by Lincoln police
Comment from Chief Ken Greenslate on Tuesday night shooting incident
Coroner releases information on death
A former Lincolnite climbing Mount Everest
The chamber partners with local businesses to provide workforce training to high school seniors
				Ambassadors welcome Steve Harvey 
				to Lincoln
				Mini Abe also attends the 
				party
May 3 date added for Elkhart nature walks
Ann LaMotte receives LCU promotion
Estep named ALMH Employee of the Month
				Quinn announces $8.8 million for 
				construction projects
Includes 
				Sugar Creek bridge on Route 10
Soil moisture levels are high across Illinois
Proposed rules filed for medical cannabis system
				Illinois State Fair announces new 
				concert bookings
Steely Dan, 
				Hunter Hayes added to 2014 entertainment lineup
				A 
						funny thing happened on the way to political correctness
				By Jim 
						Killebrew
				Illinois city 
						embodies divide among rich, poor states
				Illinois Watchdog
New e-book, 'Help on the Way,' explores long-term health-care funding
Police report
Fire and rescue report
ISU Spring Camp Report: Air assault puts up points early in scrimmage
Hall named Redbird football defensive assistant coach
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Logan County final multiplier announced
Spring water main flushing Mount Pulaski starts tonight
				From the 
				office of Jonathan Wright
Methamphetamine production results in prison sentence
LCHS performs at Walt Disney World Resort
The Railers come marching home again — album
Lincoln College Jazz Ensemble announces final spring concerts Friday and Saturday
Come out for 'Breakfast with the Stags' on Sunday
Public invited to watch Tri-County Rocketeers' launches Sunday
				From the 
				Federal Trade Commission
Fake IRS collectors are calling
Springtime greening: Earth Day tips for boaters
IDNR asks for help to conserve the monarch butterfly
Letter: A big Earth Day thank-you from Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency
						Qualifications for public office
						
						By Jim 
						Killebrew
						Lawmaker 
						not surprised Illinois paying millions in Medicaid for 
						dead people
						
						Illinois 
						Watchdog
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes high scores
Juco guard McCloud signs with ISU basketball
Akoon-Purcell inks Redbird basketball NLI
Missouri State rallies late, takes game one from Redbirds 4-2
Craig's strong performance leads Redbirds past Bears 6-1
Rodemoyer leads 14-hit attack; Redbirds defeat Bears 7-1
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
City's new fiscal year budget goes from red to black ink
Lincoln Heritage Museum at Lincoln College will host grand opening Saturday
Salt Creek Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. motorcyclists host annual Easter egg hunt
				
				Motorcyclists host annual community Easter egg hunt at Kickapoo 
				Creek Park 
				
				
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Tourism board to meet Tuesday evening (PDF)
LCHS Red Carpet Runway and Royal Grand March, May 3
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, April 29
				Don't let summer droughts stop 
				you from gardening
By Melinda 
			Myers
Roger Webster Construction Inc. is the Chamber Business of the Week
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				From the 
				Federal Trade Commission
'Pending FTC complaint' emails are fakes
Veteran Service Offices will be closed statewide this week
				
				
								
				Resurrection this side of the cross
				By Jim 
						Killebrew
								
				
				
								
				Keep 
						your promise, Illinois policy group tells lawmakers
				
				Illinois Watchdog
Recalls announced
Police reports
				Fire reports 
				ISU Spring Camp 
				Report: Points Plentiful in the Red Zone 
				More news 
						provided by Thomson Reuters
Easter Devotionals:
				
				
				Tell a joke this Easter!
				By Mark Weber, preaching minister
Historic Preservation Commission special meeting notice
LCU athletics gain NAIA membership, advance to Div. I in NCCAA
Logan 4-H'ers compete at state 4-H horse contests
Extending federal unemployment would help 64,000 Illinois workers
How to overcome excuses: Six tips to gain the edge and meet your goals
				
				Outdoors with 
			Babe Winkelman
				
				Sometimes the best lure action is no action
				
				
				
				Slim Randles' Home 
			Country 
				
				
				
				
				Robins like them
						
						
						Completed meal
						By Jim 
						Killebrew
						I need 
						a will. Now what?
						By Blinn Bates
Bill passes to expand access to emergency epinephrine in schools
Millikin University to host Campus Visit Day April 2
Millikin University to host Campus Visit Day April 2
Police reports
Marriages
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Column: Rhubarb, garlic mustard and 
			to-do list
By John Fulton
Logan County resident to become U.S. citizen May 2
Park district notes
Salt Creek A.B.A.T.E. notes
Illinois Sustainable Technology Center announces 1-billion-gallon water challenge
Senate vote puts crime victims' rights amendment on November ballot
						Tax strain on citizens
						
						By Jim 
						Killebrew
						Illinois 
						lawmakers again look to Chicago casino as revenue 
						jackpot
						
						Illinois 
					Watchdog
USDA Rural Development and U of I Extension announce selection of region for economic development training
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Mileur to play for LCU men's basketball
ISU Spring Camp Report: Spring cold weather returns
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Emily Davenport to fill Logan County Board vacated seat
				
			Blades 
			celebrates 10 years with a ribbon-cut 
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ALMH fitness expert: Six tips to kick-start your workout
				
				Easter 
			Devotional:
'It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to a 
				house of feasting ...'
By Pastor Greg Wooten
Payment received for Logan County school facilities sales tax
LJHS honor roll (PDF)
Community Action board meeting notice
Statement of Carolyn W. Colvin, acting commissioner of Social Security
						Legislative president
						By Jim 
						Killebrew
						Few 
						Illinois teachers feel completely ready for Common Core
						
						Illinois 
						Watchdog
Attorney General Madigan: House approves legislation to protect low-wage workers
Three steps for turning a real estate or business sale into the ideal retirement
Birth: Dixie Joy Jackson
Fighting Illini Basketball Banquet: Rice Named Most Outstanding Player
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
County audit returns with favorable progress
Public meeting notice: City of Lincoln Plan Commission hearing
Change of date for Logan County 911/ETSB meeting
Graue Inc. Invitational BBQ contest May 3
				Easter 
			Devotional:
				
				The never-ending story
By the Rev. Jan Johnson
Mount Pulaski VFW Post 777 celebrates its 45th year April 27
Hartsburg-Emden to host Fine Arts Festival on May 2
				Grow a nutritious garden in a 
			pot
By Melinda Myers
State health department celebrates National Minority Health Month
						The 
						opposite of paying it forward: Borrowing for municipal 
						pensions
						
						Illinois 
					Watchdog
						What goes around, comes around
						
						By Jim 
						Killebrew
Anniversary: James and Margaret Blane
Mitzi Rohlfs to speak at Woman's Club on Wednesday
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Two-Run Eighth Inning Propels Redbirds Past Webster 3-1
Redbird Spring Camp Report: Offense Starting To Click
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
CO2 leak causes alarm at Thorntons on Logan Street — album
Commission recommends new type of liquor license for city of Lincoln
Lincoln Heritage Museum opening highlights value of Lincoln College
Jaycees serving Lincoln and surrounding communities
Warm, windy Saturday launches Easter egg hunt season
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				Easter Devotional:
				
				Life is not meant 
			to be easy
By Pastor Tami Werschey-Kessinger
Jan Rutledge receives LCU promotion
Frontier Mutual Insurance Co. recognized as Grinnell Mutual top mutual company
Zion Lutheran student Michael Newhouse places in state bowling tournament
Count Basie Orchestra returning to Arlee stage
				87th annual Hartsburg-Emden 
			High Alumni Banquet being planned
Alumni 
			addresses needed
Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK
					University of Illinois 
			Extension celebrating 100th anniversary
By John Fulton
Memorial Medical to host free seminar about weight-loss surgery benefits
Illinois legislators decide to leave raw milk alone
				
				Do we really trust in God?
				By Jim Killebrew
Recalls announced
Grieme Insurance Agency is the Chamber Business of the Week
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Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Toppers lose to Decatur LSA in extra innings
Logan Lanes:
Friday Night Mixed
Sunday Swingers
Split and Gutter
American League
Jay Bird League
Logan Lassies
Super Trios
Westside
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Abe's sittin' pretty once again
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High winds, scattered storms, heavy rain into Monday (NWS)
New full-time managers Tom and Peggy Payne will host grand opening at Palms Grill
Lincoln College Jazz Combo to give free concert Wednesday
Emma Ritterbush is the Zion Lutheran Student of the Month
				Getting the word out about 
			'Historic Farms' book a challenge
				Publisher seeks 
			submissions
				
				
				Slim Randles' Home 
			Country 
				
				
Focus on worms
				Feature from the LDN Spring 
							FARM OUTLOOK 
					2013 county crop yields
					
From John 
					Fulton
					
IDNR announces new management for Eagle Creek golf course
Author to discuss Civil War music April 23 at Lincoln Presidential Museum
						Illinois 
						millionaires' tax dies, but other tax plans very much 
						alive
						
						Illinois 
					Watchdog
						Freedom and independence
						Part 2
						By Jim 
						Killebrew
Millikin, Illinois PTA partner to host 'A Children's Celebration of Art and Community' on May 3
Police reports
Kirkland Fine Arts Center presents Rhonda Vincent and the Rage on Saturday
Toppers take Delavan 11-1
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
YMCA hosts sixth annual outdoor archery shoot — album
ALMH Auxiliary hosts Mini-Medical Days
				Easter Devotional: 
				From Lent's darkness to Easter's light
				
				
Emmery Memmen was the LCHS January Student of the Month
Dan Bock attends 2014 RPAC President's Circle Conference
Gov. Quinn announces $100 million for local transportation improvements across Illinois
Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK
					Here's your peek at the weather, and a little 'dirt' talk  
					
By Jan Youngquist
NCPERS applauds Senate passage of Illinois Secure Choice Plan
				
				Preppers get ready for budget 
						reality by begging for more
Illinois 
					Watchdog
Marriages
Fire and rescue reports
Street signs to play basketball for LCU
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
City Briefs: New alderman; city to purchase Depot; no address change for Friendship Manor; budget process begins
					Column:
				Spring lawn care
By John 
				Fulton
								
				
			
				
				
				Easter Devotional:
				
				
								
					Now, run and tell 
				that
By the Rev. Glenn Shelton
St. Clara's Manor celebrates its volunteers
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Logan County 4-H Oral Communications Contest results announced
Zion Lutheran School third-quarter honor roll
Tammy Huynh was the December LCHS Student of the Month
					Spring into action for 
				patients in need
Red Cross blood drive April 16
Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK
						Is this the farm bill that we 
wanted? Is it what agriculture needs?
By Nila Smith
Enter your local fairground to win Grinnell Mutual grant
IDNR initiates further reforms to advance regulatory transparency
						
						Companies threatening to leave Illinois get $30 million
						Illinois 
					Watchdog
						
						Freedom and independence
Part 1
						By Jim 
						Killebrew
Madigan cracks down on unlicensed, predatory payday lenders
Birth: Harmony Amari Bonaparte
Cub Scouts host breakfast Saturday
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LCHS softball vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin (PDF)
Huskies rally in ninth to top Redbirds 7-6
Redbird Spring Camp Report: Defense comes to play
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
City approves taxi license for Alpha & Omega Transit
				
				Tourism bureau to interview marketing firms 
					
					Agenda for 
				Thursday night tourism board meeting
				Cellphone tours on hold
					
(PDF)
Logan County Music Festival to be on Thursday evening at Lincoln Junior High School
Zion Lutheran students enjoy two special events this week
Monday: Students learn about careers and hobbies
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Tuesday: Students visit St. Clara's Manor to color Easter eggs
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Easter Devotional: People just like you
Jaycees host annual Easter egg hunt Saturday
Monthly electronics recycling Saturday
Go on a blind date with a book at the Lincoln Public Library
				
				Michelle Paulus was the November LCHS Student of the Month 
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							FARM OUTLOOK 
					
					Drones fly into agriculture
					
RMA answers FAQs on cover crop management
Money Smart Week: Madigan alerts consumers to ATM hacking scheme
National Public Health Week: IDPH wants to empower you to improve your health
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Lincoln College sports update
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Kids and families enjoy a substance-free afternoon at the bowling alley
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Firehouse news with Chief Mark Miller
New course structure gives adult learners more flexibility, options
‘Heartland Idol’ returns April 25
Austin Krusz was the October LCHS Student of the Month
Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK
				Walking your crop out of 
the field
By Jim Youngquist
Four ways the workplace has become more dangerous
				Poll shows Illinois voters 
						overwhelmingly favor term limits
						Illinois 
					Watchdog
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Dallas Baptist takes two from Redbirds at Duffy Bass Field
Dylan Craig fans career-high 11; Redbirds take finale from Dallas Baptist
Redbird Spring Camp Report: Emphasis in the red zone
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Notice of public hearing for Alpha & Omega Transit taxicab license request
Lincoln Elementary School District 27 hosts third annual Alumni Honors Dinner
District 27 and Lincoln Junior High celebrate distinguished and honorary alumni
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A bird's-eye view of construction at Salt Creek bridge — album
Christian Women's Conference will feature Ruth Graham, Gwen Smith
				Easter Devotional:
				
Jesus' resurrection: not an optional teaching for the 
					apostles
By Pastor Roger David
				Health dept. observes National Public Health Week
Offers free colorectal cancer 
				screening kits and blood drive 
ALMH will host shoulder and knee problems and treatment event
Matthew Langdon was the LCHS September Student of the Month
Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK
					Are GM seeds hurting the market?
					By Jan Youngquist
Social Security column: Don't stress over fraud
				Hey, 
						millionaires, Illinois wants 10 percent of your cash
				Illinois 
					Watchdog
				Restored by forgiveness
				By Jim 
						Killebrew
Recalls announced
Downing, Przykopanski, Clements & May dba Harris-Hodnett Insurance Services and Moriearty Insurance Services are the Chamber Businesses of the Week
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Downing, Przykopanski, Clements & May dba Harris-Hodnett Insurance Services and Moriearty Insurance Services are the Chamber Businesses of the Week
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Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes:
Logan Lassies
Super Trios
Westside
Elite Kickapoo
Major Trios
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Lincoln College brings Jane Martin's 'Talking With...' to the intimate Hostick Theatre
				'One Destiny' returns to Lincoln museum
				LCU graduate Jeremy Goeckner to 
				play Harry Ford
				Remembering a tragic day
				Lincoln Tomb marks 149th 
				anniversary of Lincoln's murder with events April 12
Second time this year — rare goat at Miller Park Zoo gives birth
Sugar Grove Nature Center announces Little Wonders: Signs of Spring
Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK
				Wild plant to 
super seed
A new chapter in crop production
By Jan Youngquist
Outdoors with Babe Winkelman
Slim Randles' Home Country: A welcome for Wheezer
						
						Unintended consequences
						
						By Blinn 
						Bates
						
						Drop 
						big-money focus, look for more small stuff, reformer 
						says
						
						Illinois 
						Watchdog
Illinois attorney general and IDNR announce reforms in coal mine permitting process
Community blood drives need your help
ISU Spring Camp Report: Physical play showing through
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Atlanta's Colaw House to debut with open house Saturday
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				Lightning 
				destroys much of Logan County 911 system
Emergency backup 
				plans work flawlessly
					Easter Devotional: 
								
								
								
				Filling the empty 
				holiday
By Pastor Christopher Decker
Sue Jones receives LCU promotion
Havana's Boyce commits to LCU in two women's sports
Area Agency on Aging will host Lunch and Learn at Oasis for family caregivers
Charron's Auto Repair announces waste oil and battery collection drive
YMCA notes
Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK
					Proposed 
					ethanol reduction: a triple threat
By Derek Hurley
IEMA preparedness for whole community
New rule restricts transportation, release and harvest of feral swine
				4 million reasons 
				why Illinois lawmakers are looking at high school sports 
				takeover
				Illinois 
				Watchdog
LCU baseball continues to hemorrhage runs
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
A tribute to civic servant Bill Martin
A sincere 'thank you' from the Railers (PDF)
Severe weather possible this evening and night; flash flooding expected
				Column: Think spring
				By John Fulton
				IDNR Director Miller welcomes newest Illinois Conservation Police class
William O. Gilmer of Lincoln among graduates
Heartland to host its first-ever TEDx event
Illinois in March was cold and dry
				Unemployment falls in local areas across 
the state
Logan County at 9.7%   
				(PDF)
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					Will Russia become a new world leader in agriculture?
					By Nila Smith
				Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment ends
Opportunity to finish enrollment process 
available to those who started
IDNR biologists offer fish-restocking advice to pond owners
				Abundant life through Christian living
				By Jim Killebrew
				Illinois 
						Democrats and Republicans battle over doomsday budget 
						scenario
Illinois 
						Watchdog
Department of Insurance monthly disciplinary report now available online
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Topper baseball goes 4-2, taking Illini Central 13-1
Logan Lanes:
Split and Gutter
American League
Jay Bird League
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
City to consider another taxicab service for Lincoln
Mayor Snyder expresses appreciation for foster grandparents
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LCHS third-quarter honor roll
LCU's Rondel Ramsey receives promotion
							
							Book Look: Especially for teens: Fairy tales reimagined 
							
							'Entwined,' 'Cruel Beauty' and 'Cinder'
Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK
								The big squeeze
								By Jim Youngquist
IDOT joins other motorcycle safety advocates to encourage riders to 'Gear Up - Ride Smart'
County meeting minutes:
Insurance, Feb. 18
Board of whole, Feb. 20
Adjourned session, Feb. 25
						Ave Maria, Fla.: Christian living community
						
						By Jim Killebrew
						The calendar says April, but it feels more like 
						Groundhog Day
						
						Illinois 
					Watchdog
February Financial and Professional Regulation enforcement report now available online
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LCU baseball drops doubleheader to MacMurray
More news provided by Thomson Reuters
Lincoln public art scene to broaden with new sculpture near Depot
LAMS concert heralds the coming of spring — album
Increased fire danger
Death of man struck by train under investigation
Coroner's report
Healthy Communities Partnership to host substance-free bowling party Sunday
Saved by Grace to perform at the Arlee on Friday
Elkhart community to host annual spring walks in April
Lincoln College to host Red Cross blood drive April 15
Library notes
Feature from the LDN Spring FARM OUTLOOK
				Corn: When a good 
			harvest may not be so good
By Derek Hurley
Memorial reschedules Service of Remembrance
County meeting minutes:
Law enforcement, EMA, Feb. 6 (PDF)
Finance, Feb. 17
Animal control, Feb. 18
						
						
						Abortion: outcomes of a 
						journey's destination
						By Jim Killebrew
						
						
						Thanks, Blagojevich: 89 percent of Illinois voters say corruption rules
						Illinois 
					Watchdog
Births:
Ivy Elise Kurka
Savannah Grace Silva
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Central Illinois McDonald's perks up breakfast with free McCafé brewed coffee through April 13
LCHS softball results (PDF)
LCU baseball swept by Ecclesia
Logan Lanes:
Elite Kickapoo
Major Trios
Friday Night Mixed
Sunday Night Mixed
Sunday Swingers
Savas goes the distance as Illinois State tops Indiana State 5-2
Sycamores even series with 9-2 win over Redbirds
Rhoades earns complete-game win; Redbirds take series at Indiana State
ISU Football Spring Camp Report 1: 'Birds back on the field
More news provided by Thomson Reuters