Daily headlines
April 2009
3rd
annual Airport Daze celebrates aviation in Logan County
Remote-controlled model aircraft demonstrations featured Saturday
IDPH: Swine flu probable cases in Illinois
More swine flu stories and information in our Health section
IDOT, state police promote motorcycle awareness
Police reports
Mount Pulaski community calendar for May
Red, White & True Mysteries: A man named Rex became king of the restaurant industry
AP news
City: New budget approved, calling for $2
million-plus increase this year
Heritage Days
celebration set for July 4 holidays; and more
Mayor Elizabeth 'Beth' Davis-Kavelman honored for service
Logan County to receive $10,017 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county
Logan County gathers ideas for future growth
Lincoln Public Library District and Rolling Prairie Library System partner with Ameren for energy savings
IDOT traffic division moving to Springfield site
Illinois Community College Board increasing effort to reach high school dropouts
Police reports
Oasis notes
Park district notes
Book Look: 'Too Many Toys'
Laura on Life: It's all in the name
Alcohol Awareness Month (Part 2)
AP news
Logan County officials prepare for swine flu
Swine flu fact sheet
Up-to-date CDC
information
5 states with
40 cases total in US
Logan County gathers ideas for future growth
Local food pantry adds extra day for seniors, disabled
Humane Society dog wash a sparkling success -- in pictures
Railsplitter Antique Auto Club visits downtown Lincoln -- in pictures
First Presbyterian Church, St. John's
Lutheran Church in Hartsburg, LCHS Class of '66, Zonta
scholarships, Zion Lutheran and Humane Society's good news make the
Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Weekly Outlook: Swine flu
AP news
State public
health director updates swine flu outbreak and stresses importance
of preventive measures
No confirmed cases in Illinois
Severe weather possible late today and this evening
Personality of the Week
She
tells a good story and helps children shape their lives: Louella
Moreland
Lincoln Junior High School play Friday and Saturday
Illini Central High School presents 'Leaving Iowa'
Lincoln College 5K run, 1-mile walk -- in pictures
Recall information
Police reports
Laura on Life: Detox, diet, fasting -- same thing
Complete results of Glenwood Titan Invitational track event Friday night:
Girls' results (PDF)
Boys' results (PDF)
AP news
You don't have to drive far to go far
Heartland to offer full 1st-year transfer curriculum at Lincoln
Center
County, agency
and business leaders pulling Logan County forward
Classes on
job search skills offered Saturday
And more
Elkhart to host business startup seminar
Learn how to
start a business
LCHS sophomores' field trip -- in pictures
Former Lincoln College Lynx to be honored this weekend for achievements
Quinn holding firm on income tax proposal
Quinn turns to familiar faces to run state government
YMCA notes
Letters:
Thank you to sponsors of Run for Your Life
Know your rights
Home Country (column)
AP news
County, agency and business leaders pulling
Logan County forward
Classes on job search skills offered Saturday
And more
Lincoln College athletes help clean up Lincoln Park District -- album 1
Lincoln College athletes help clean up Lincoln Park District -- album 2
Public invited to join Lincoln College for 5K run, 1-mile walk this weekend
Sign-up available for Community Action 2009 Cubs baseball trip
Tough national economy continues to increase Illinois jobless rate
Community calendar,
Lincoln Special Olympics, LCHS band, Christian Child Care,
Workforce Readiness Expo, Humane Society and Railsplitter
Antique Auto Club all in Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
AP news
Fire heavily damages Lincoln residence
Lincoln Kiwanis Club
accepting scholarship applications
For students
attending Lincoln College or Lincoln Christian College
Logan County Master Gardener group plant sale May 2
Office Professionals Luncheon -- in pictures
State's historic sites reopen today
Police reports
Camp Griesheim -- a natural retreat
Red, White & True Mysteries: Product developed during World War I became too popular for its own good
LCHS girls compete in 4-way track meet
AP news
County: Board delays decision on removal of health insurance benefit for future board members
City: City Hall to get new roof; other budget matters; downtown prom and Route 66 events approved; Arbor Day recognition; scavenger permit stickers dropped
Lincoln City Council honors mayor and aldermen -- in pictures
Officials and public generate ideas for city of Lincoln CEDS -- in pictures
Lincoln Rotary Club cleans up -- in pictures
No reality TV trip to Costa Rica for Blagojevich
Food drive to create Lincoln-themed structures at presidential library April 27-May 3
Oasis notes
Book Look: 'Made From Scratch'
Laura on Life: Children who go bump in the night
Kiwanis scholarship opportunity for area students
AP news
Lincoln City Council honors Alderman Verl Prather, Alderwoman Wanda Lee Rohlfs and Mayor Beth Davis-Kavelman
City: City Hall to get new roof; other budget matters; downtown prom and Route 66 events approved; Arbor Day recognition; scavenger permit stickers dropped
Lincoln Public Library goes green
ALMH celebrates 55 years of volunteer services
LCHS students promote environment -- in pictures
FFA Farm Animal Awareness Day -- in pictures
Midwest corn farmers battling wet field blues
St. John United Church, the Simonson
family, Lesleigh Bennett, the FFA food drive, Washington-Monroe
honor roll and LC blood drive all in Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Weekly Outlook: Beef
This week's 'Viewpoint' guest
AP news
Significant drug seizure Friday in Logan County
City: Siren to move from City Hall to safety complex; salvage, switch and save planned for lift station; and more
Personality of the
Week
Young corporate manager's balance of work,
civic duties and coaching a gift to the community: Cody Atkins
ALMH community meetings with corrected dates
LCHS landscaping class dresses up high school grounds -- in pictures
Lincoln College students initiate 'Green Week'
April 19-25 is Week
of the Young Child
Christian Child Care plans weeklong celebration
Recall information
Police reports
Early spring pests and reminders
Extension Week April 19-25
By John Fulton
AP news
Community Action, Habitat explain plan
to work together
Partnership plans to seek
grant to buy and restore foreclosed homes
The best of the best: District 27 participants in spelling contest
District 27 spelling bee (in pictures)
Jennifer Glick: Community Action Employee of the Quarter
Risk stakes higher for ag producers
Dissolutions
Letter: Losses and thanks following fire at McEntire Roofing building, which housed Legends Billiards Bar
YMCA notes
HOPE May schedule
Laura on Life: Only morning people like prehistoric animals
Home Country (column)
AP news
County looks at cutting health insurance for board members
City: Roof for City Hall doesn't fit into the budget
Department head pay raises
revoted
Chamber hosts Workforce Readiness Expo free to community
Logan County coroner's inquest determines Clinton man's death accidental
Quinn says historic sites to reopen
Illinois March unemployment tops 9 percent
Conservation police trainee exams scheduled
Shrine Club, LCGHS,
Zion Lutheran, Humane Society and Armington fundraiser all in
Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
What's new at the park district?
AP news
Lincoln:
Brainstorming for CEDS
New fire station, street repairs and upgrades identified
as top priorities
Together for Lincoln to host Dave Ramsey's
'Town Hall for Hope'
April 23 at 7
p.m.
Lincoln Christian Church to hold auditions for 'The Pirates of Penzance'
ALMH plans community meetings on new hospital
Quinn calling on whistleblowers to help
Police reports
Taxes
Red, White & True Mysteries: Morphine addict's invention didn't cure his addiction
HOPE schedule change
AP news
Indian Rotary group study exchange team visits Mount Pulaski
Mount Pulaski Clinic celebrates anniversary Thursday
Where is spring? April vying for the coldest in a century
Lincoln MS Walk at Kickapoo Creek Park on May 3
Lincoln College showcases 1-act plays by Tennessee Williams
Weekly Outlook: Pressures
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Moving on after divorce is support group's topic
Oasis notes
LCC Luminary
Spring Praise Service to be held at Camp Griesheim
Laura on Life: How do I get out of here?
AP news
Local professional creating outdoor living spaces
Abe's 1858 namesake town rally-speech published in the Lincoln bicentennial issue of the Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society
New Education Task Force to address dropouts
ALMH changes diabetes class time
Lincoln designated as Tree City for 8th consecutive year
Abraham Lincoln
Quarter Midget Assoc., Humane Society, Vicki Larson, wildflower
walk and Family Medical Center in Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Weekly Outlook: Pressures
Raising the bar for child care consumer
education and referral services:
Community Child Care Connection achieves national
Quality Assurance
This week's 'Viewpoint' guest
March food inspection scores
AP news
Personality of the
Week
Toilet paper
and a parking spot brought director to Oasis: Dom Dalpoas
Tourism bureau dinner features Lincoln bicentennial theme
Students to be initiated into Phi Theta Kappa at Lincoln College
Ill. officials mull images for 2010 quarters
Recall information
Police reports
Guidelines for dividing perennials, mowing
Master
Gardener plant sale May 2
By John Fulton
AP news
Community Action Partnership taking CSBG scholarship applications
AG Madigan questions income tax hike
Quinn: Vote on reforms
Public meeting announcement
Community
Action and Habitat considering HUD grant application
Marine Corps League to form local detachment
Marriages
(No dissolutions)
YMCA notes
Oasis notes
Home Country (column)
AP news
Opportunity to dispose of household appliances
Illinois teachers' pension chief quits
Agency was singled out for ethics reform
Illinois will get $82 million for child care, vaccines
Training offered for day care providers
Railer Band
Boosters, Jefferson St. Church, Humane Society, LCCS Run for
Your Life, the VFW and The Cell all make Close Up
By Mike Fak
Logan Lanes: Major Super Trios
AP news
Sun shines on Castle Manor groundbreaking in Lincoln
Groundbreaking for Castle Manor Supportive Living -- in pictures
USDA helps take the bite out of costs for community projects
Ravinia Festival's Lincoln Trio to play in Lincoln
Ill. official: No Wrigley deal without numbers
Illinois legislation to create National Military Family Relief Fund
Police reports
Red, White & True Mysteries: Abigail had a habit of writing letters to the future president
Have your 'ACE
in the whole' in the game of life
Build a
strong foundation to avoid gambling with your health
AP news
Area agency looking at how to use federal
stimulus money
Community Action Partnership explains what funds will do for
area
Unofficial county election results
Lincoln College dedicates Center for Adult Learning
Lincoln College dedicates Center for Adult Learning -- in pictures
Relay for Life teams now being formed
Slowing down saves lives on Illinois highways
Divorce seminar examines reconciliation
Oasis notes
Laura on Life: A boy's career path
Lincoln College volleyball signs 6 to 2009 roster
AP news
City: Castle Manor plans approved; assisted-living facility to break ground Wednesday
Nuisance property costs bite budget; ETSB contract renewal approved; casualty and workers' comp insurance chosen; Comcast report; electric supplier contracted
Council supports hiring for safety of prison workers
Car dealer believes city purchases should be kept in town
Power outage in downtown Lincoln this afternoon
Send an SOS and this group comes running
Note: Sirens will be tested at 10 a.m. Tuesday
Chamber hosts event to honor office professionals
Athletics is focus for Lincoln College Alumni Reunion Weekend
Safe Kids Logan County offers age-appropriate tips to help keep children safe
Quilters, WL-B honor
roll, Zonta, Humane Society, Easter egg hunt and blood drives
all in Close Up
By Mike Fak
Election today: Consolidated election positions and issues
Police reports
Weekly Outlook: Hog outlook
This week's 'Viewpoint' guest
Mayfield's
Mutterings: It's all over in Detroit
By Jeff Mayfield
AP news
Personality of
the Week
Coleen Moore:
Her caring attitude profoundly influences kids and child care
workers
City dedicates new fire truck -- in pictures
The 24th annual Community Health Fair -- in pictures (part 1)
The 24th annual Community Health Fair -- in pictures (part 2)
Recall information
Police reports
Nuisance pests
By John Fulton
Retailer pesticide training available online
Railers win pair Saturday, even record at 3-3
Logan Lanes: Major Super Trios
AP news
San Jose: 150 years of looking out for each other
A healthy dose of kids; at this year's kids' health fair (in pictures)
County ordinance concerning on-site wastewater disposal to be discussed
Capital bill passes, signed by
governor
Area legislators
support
measure despite concerns
Community Action Head Start checking car seats for safety
Letter: Supports yes vote for New Holland-Middletown School District referendum
Marriages
Dissolutions
YMCA notes
Laura on Life: The power of flowers
Home Country (column)
Mayfield's
Mutterings:
Hello from Detroit!
By Jeff Mayfield
AP news
Blagojevich indictment about money: lots of it
Complete coverage of Blagojevich indictment in State News
Spring landfill hours
Ill. House OKs overhaul of state pension boards
LC
Genealogical and Historical Society, Head Start, health
fair, breast cancer support group and YMCA in Close Up
By Mike Fak
Police reports
Palm Sunday
Logan Lanes: Logan Lassies
AP news
Blagojevich indicted on federal corruption charges
Truck fire severely damages McEntire Roofing, Legends Billiards and Bar (with pictures)
Tobacco users feel the bite as federal and state tobacco taxes spike
City of Lincoln prepares to vote on insurance, electricity supplier and Nicholson Rd. railroad crossing improvements
Truck fire severely damages McEntire Roofing, Legends Billiards and Bar (with pictures)
Jefferson Street Christian Church spring choir program (in pictures)
Two Lincoln College theater students nominated for Ryan Award
Lincoln College Run, Ramble and Roll aimed at families
Looking at business opportunities in the stop-smoking industry
Red, White & True Mysteries: 18-year-old Mary Godwin created a monster in England
AP news
Fire heavily damages McEntire Roofing building
It's
good ol' Southern-style BBQ come to Lincoln
Triple C
Bar-B-Q preparing a variety of sandwiches for carryout
Illinois Head Start Association board members named
Ill. gets $3B for education in stimulus money
Funds to start coming this week
Illinois reform panel unveils anti-corruption plan
Records show Tribune Co. lobbying of Blagojevich
New law reduces hospital charges for uninsured
Weekly Outlook: Friendly reports
Forgiveness is support group's topic
Library notes
Park district notes
Oasis notes
Book Look: 'How to Speak Dog!'
Laura on Life: Are we having fun yet?
Logan Lanes:
American Bowling League
Tuesday Super Trios
AP news
Lake
Fork auction: A community pulls together
Biscuits and
hot chocolate ward off chill
Semi overturns near milepost 134 on I-55
No
injuries reported
Logan County Health Fair goes green
Recycling
and proper disposal of unwanted medicine available
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs salutes women veterans
Christian Child Care, Jaycees, Community
Action Partnership, local blood drives, Blades Nail and Hair
Salon, and Lincoln Rotary in the Close Up
By Mike Fak
This week's 'Viewpoint' guest
Logan Lanes: Split 'n' Gutter League
AP news
Personality of
the Week
Charlene Bowers: She's looking out for her
neighbors' good health
Public invited to fire truck dedication Saturday
A Sunday in black and white (pictorial)
A weekend for the dogs: Chihuahuas, that is (pictorial)
Recall information
Police reports
Snow, weeds
and nuisance fruit
By John Fulton
Logan Lanes: Major Super Trios
AP news