Daily headlines
December 2012
New Year's weekend:
Dec. 29-Jan. 1
Updated Dec.
31: Railers finish Schnucks
Classic with 3-1 consolation
By Jeff
Benjamin
Lincoln alderman hopefuls asked to submit credentials
Safe Ride available for New Year's Eve
Farmers Bank to host blood drive Jan. 4
New 'social host law' takes effect on New Year's Day
Reminder: Watch Night/First Day celebrates 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation
Next month at Lincoln Presidential Museum: 3 authors, 3 different takes on history
Toby Keith to headline 2013 Illinois State Fair Grandstand entertainment
Home Country: It comes after Christmas
'The Tyler Horchem Show'
Railers take Urbana 55-20
Friday in Schnucks Classic
By Jeff Benjamin
AP news
'Predictions': Local artists' expressions of a future world
Album 1 | Album 2
Patchy freezing drizzle and light snow possible
The year in Illinois history
By Jeff Benjamin
AP news
City Christmas tree pickup program starts Jan. 7
Retirement open house planned for Rev. Rich Reinwald
IDOT, Illinois police ramp up drunk driving and seat belt campaigns as 'Drive to Survive' continues
State health dept. adds new feature to pioneering Text2Survive mobile service
Lincoln Writer's Club will meet Jan. 8
Fire and rescue reports
AP news
Habitat for Humanity turns over keys to its 17th house
Album 1 | Album 2 | Album 3
Wind for central Illinois; blizzard to the southeast
Mount Pulaski to hold New Year's Eve memorial service on the courthouse lawn
HSLC board election Jan. 30
Illinois adds 16,400 jobs and rate
falls to 8.7 pct
November
monthly job gain largest of the year
Help for those losing EUC unemployment insurance
Springfield Municipal Opera expands 2013 'Les Misèrables' run
Recalls announced
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes:
Friday Night Mixed
Sunday Night Mixed
Redbirds close nonconference play with 83-57 win over Austin Peay
AP news
Christmas weekend:
Dec. 22-25
City council offers final farewell to the 'Senator'
Local artist John Sutton presents President Lincoln with a gift
Special Feature:
When God is silent ...
By Pastor Larry A. Crawford, Open
Arms Christian Fellowship
Judge Thomas Harris assigned to 4th District Appellate Court
Walking through a winter wonderland
Album 1 | Album 2
Mother Nature helps enhance the Christmas spirit
Album 1 | Album 2
Christmas lights light up the nights and spread a little holiday cheer
Safe Ride available for Christmas Eve
A soldier's World War II Christmas story
Resources available for Illinois veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder around the holidays
Illinois ranks 1st in volunteer rate among the country's 10 largest states
Miller Park Zoo closing early on Christmas Eve
Home Country: An old man gets lost on a cold night
Railers take a nail-biting 41-39 win over Glenwood
By Jeff Benjamin
Collinsville Schnucks Holiday Classic
Tournament bracket
Diagram of gymnasium area
AP news
Winter Storm Draco darkens halls, halts traffic
IDOT looks to purchase Depot site on Chicago Street
Special
Feature: Joy by
degrees
By Pastor Greg Wooten, Lincoln
Church of the Nazarene
Hartem FFA agronomy team results
Mount Pulaski High School Illinois State Scholars announced
Experience winter at Sugar Grove Nature Center
Employment security offices closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1
Claimants should certify; services available on Internet
Springfield Clinic names McKay as administrator
Madigan: Amgen to pay nearly $2 million for defrauding Illinois Medicaid program
Marriages
Railers hope to cool
down Titan hotshots Allen, McAdams
By Justin Tierney
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
Logan County Art Association presents 'Predictions'
Faulseit disputes Mayan calendar end-of-the-world theory
Wet day to deteriorate rapidly: high winds, snow, falling temps
Local 4-H robotics team competes at regional
ALMH Auxiliary member Joan Horrom named to Illinois hospital group on volunteering
Win free Illinois food products
State offers tips to help seniors prepare for winter
Federal emergency unemployment ends for 90,000
EUC ends
Dec. 29; regular unemployment continues
Births:
Raelyn Star Bennett
Ava Grace Newlun
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
ZLS Lady Eagles finish regular season
LCU's Brady Cremeens named NCCAA Athlete of the Week
Junior college running back Keoshian signs with ISU
Redbirds outlast Dayton 74-73
ISU women's basketball signs Wisconsin transfer
AP news
Logan County Board moves to allow mining
Landowners anticipate signed contract
with Hanson Materials
Major winter storm to bring thunderstorms, strong winds; heavy snow expected to the northwest
Scott Brown: Tae kwon do master dedicated to martial arts
Scott Brown: Tae kwon do master dedicated to martial arts -- album
Brian Bishop named ALMH December Employee of the Month
Jessica Awe is the Mount Pulaski Senior-of-the-Month
Governor directs state agencies to further strengthen school emergency response and prevention
Congressman-turned-soldier is 'General of the Month' at Old State Capitol
Book Look: 'The Berenstain Bears' Old-Fashioned Christmas'
WLB 8th grade wins final home game
Wolverines earn spilt with Wildcats
Mayfield's Mutterings:
Braggin' Rights game on the horizon
No. 10 Illinois
takes on No. 12 Missouri on Saturday
By Jeff Mayfield
AP news
Schools focus on reassuring students
Cause of Internet outage found
Aldermen give Green Cab a green light
City recognizes outstanding ward residents
City recognizes outstanding ward residents -- album
County reviews how to set elected officials' salaries and handle budgeting costs
Lincoln Woman's Club celebrates Christmas with program Wednesday
A home for Christmas
Habitat for Humanity house blessing Sunday
Brande Montgomery joins Chris Coyne State Farm in Lincoln
State health department releases new data on infections in Illinois hospitals
Grant supports effort to digitize Lincoln's favorite newspaper
Railer wrestlers Schmidt and Brewer
win 1st championships
Coach Gardner
anticipates more wins from team
AP news
State police report icy conditions in Logan County
Feature column:
Christ, Corvettes and the spirit of Christmas
By Dustin Fulton,
preaching minister, Jefferson Street Christian Church
Lincoln alderman takes last stab at a parking ordinance
City Briefs:
Auditor selection, lease
agreement for safety complex, IEPA issue and CEDS top discussions
City will
choose to stay with Estes Bridgewater & Ogden
Mount Pulaski hosts Illinois State Trooper Kyle Deatherage Memorial 5K Race
9th Logan County sales tax payment received for school facilities
Crop insurance juicy target in 'fiscal cliff' deal
IEMA, state fire marshal offer holiday gift ideas
State fire marshal urges residents to be fire-safe this holiday season
Holiday party hints for avoiding food poisoning
IEMA updates Ready Illinois website
Recalls announced
Police reports
Lincoln Swish basketball results
LC men's basketball results
Logan Lanes:
Friday Night Mixed
Sunday Night Mixed
Carmichael's career-high 30 leads Redbirds by Morgan State
AP news
Last stop: Board to decide Tuesday on rezoning land for limestone mining
Notice to elderly and disabled on city primary election
Jessica Nguyen is the LCHS October Student of the Month
Gov. Pat Quinn responds to tragic Connecticut elementary school shooting
1099G tax form available electronically speeds tax preparation, saves money, is environmentally friendly
State agriculture employees honored for outstanding service
New Year's events in Springfield to mark 150th anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation
Illinois Supreme Court approves cameras for courts in Knox County
Illinois donates surplus computers to help vets
Home Country: Windy Wilson plays Santa
Foiled last-second shot
helps Railers take win over Southeast
By Jeff Benjamin
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news
Logan County Board hears hours of testimony in request to rezone property for mining
Last stop: Board to decide Tuesday on rezoning land for limestone mining
A Green Cab hopes to be in Lincoln soon
A tribute to a Mount Pulaski icon: Florence Bacon Schott Stoll
Remembering Florence Stoll and the days of the kitchen band
Santa Claus just keeps coming to historic downtown Lincoln
Zion Lutheran student council offers warmth to those in need
Tommy Harris is the September LCHS Student of the Month
Logan County Board and committee minutes:
Nov. 29 meeting
Organizational meeting, Dec. 3
Airport and farm, Dec. 3
Road and bridge, Dec. 3
Building and grounds, Dec. 4
Memorial Medical expansion approved by state board
Madigan, 32 attorneys general reach nearly $43 million settlement with Pfizer
Railers set for showdown with versatile Spartans
CEL Panthers take 2
from Crusaders
By Justin Tierney
LCU men's basketball vs. Holy Cross College
AP news
City hashes through late penalties on sewer accounts
LCU names Frankland as seminary dean
Cathy Albert named ALMH Employee of the Year
Syngenta breaks ground for major expansion at its Clinton research and development facility
Weekly Outlook: Will corn and soybean prices
2 counties added to emerald ash borer quarantine
Illinois Supreme Court approves cameras for courts in McLean County
Triad Guaranty Insurance and Triad Guaranty Assurance agree to being placed into rehabilitation
Attorney General Madigan sues firm for secretary of state scam
Fire and rescue reports
Mayfield's
Mutterings:
Illini
now ranked No. 10!
By Jeff Mayfield
Redbird Geoffrey Allen suspended indefinitely
AP news
Zoning appeals board to send a 'no recommendation' on quarry to county
Enterprise zone legislation, bicycle trail planning, comprehensive plan revisions top regional planning commission discussions
Farewell to the 'Senator'
Building and safety officer: My thoughts on Buzz and the impact he made on me and the city that he loved
1st Reading Wonderland project collects 309 books for children
Sara Shane grabs the gold at speech tournament
Flu facts
From the Logan County Department of Public Health
Mayfield's
Mutterings: Illini
now ranked No. 10!
By Jeff Mayfield
Federal appellate court strikes down Illinois' ban on concealed carry
Statement from state Rep. Bill Mitchell on concealed carry ruling
Little Wonders: 'Exciting Evergreens' at Sugar Grove Nature Center
WLB Wolverines vs. Springfield Calvary Saints
Lady Eagles vs. Our Savior's Lutheran, Springfield
LCU men's basketball vs. St. Louis Christian
Logan Lanes: Split N Gutter League
AP news
Farewell to the 'Senator'
In memory of Orville 'Buzz' Busby
Building and safety officer: My thoughts on Buzz and the impact he made on me and the city that he loved
Over 800 toys delivered to Harrisburg
Mount Pulaski Community Choir and Orchestra presents a Christmas cantata
Heritage Plaza hosts holiday open house
ALMH announces new weight loss program
Arlene Van Hook is named director of volunteer services at Christian Village
State to host regional export seminars for small business owners
Miller Park Zoo hosts nighttime event
CEL splits home games
with Hartem
LC men's basketball
results
AP news
County zoning discussions: Enterprise zone to reorganize after 2015; septic system permits; rezoning for rock quarry request
Feature column:
What is wrong with being ready?
By Pastor Thomas
R. Kamprath, Immanuel Lutheran Church
Annual Mount Pulaski Community Band Christmas concert at Vonderlieth Living Center
ALMH to host blood drive Thursday
Federal emergency unemployment ends in December
Intense search turns up financial records from Lincoln's congressional career
Recalls announced
Ace Hardware is the
Chamber
Business of the Week
Gaines rescues Lynx in 77-73
win over IVCC
LC men's basketball
results
By Justin Tierney
LC women's basketball results
Jr. Wolverines spilt 4 games over the weekend
Lincoln Swish go 2 for 3 vs. Pekin
Logan Lanes:
Friday Night Mixed
Sunday Night Mixed
Redbirds fall 51-35 to Eastern Washington in FCS quarterfinals
Redbirds pull away in 2nd half, top Western Michigan 85-63
AP news
Local historians critique Spielberg movie
Part 3: Was it flawed?
Jay Leno headliners include local tourism bureau officials
Lincoln American Legion Post 263 and Auxiliary
prepare care packages for VA hospital
'Tis the Season luncheon supports Lifeline
Claire Conrady is the Nov. ZLS Student of the Month
The joy of the Nativity -- Part 11
Social Security announces new Compassionate Allowances conditions
IEMA, Grainger offer winter storm preparedness sweepstakes
Illinois firearm deer season harvest reported at 99,324
Lincoln Presidential Museum explores disastrous Battle of Fredericksburg to mark Civil War Sesquicentennial
Home Country: Fishing talk at the singles group
Crimsons crush Railer
winning streak 46-44 in OT
By Jeff Benjamin
AP news
Heritage Plaza hosts holiday open house Saturday
Pink Shutter participates in a 'Thrifty Christmas' competition
Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation offers bricks in lieu of coal this Christmas
Local historians critique
Spielberg movie
Part 2: How
it compares with others
Route 66 advocate and historian Carl Johnson dies
Carroll Catholic announces Students of the Month
Agency salutes 'the best
and the brightest' of Class of 2013-2014, including 25 Logan
County students
ISAC announces
Illinois State Scholars
Special feature from the
LDN Home for the Holidays magazine
Planning a party without big problems
Alcohol-free drinks
The joy of the Nativity -- Part 10
Farmers identify regulations as biggest threat to long-term profitability
Cool, dry November in Illinois
Prevent winter fun from becoming a DUI
Heart failure support group to meet at Memorial
New Holland Methodist presents 'Silent Night, Holy Night'
Railers face big challenges in
Jacksonville Crimsons
By Justin Tierney
LC men's basketball results
Lincoln College's Aaron Simpson named NJCAA Player of the Week
AP news
New HSLC pet cemetery to be beautiful and raise funds
Annual Elkhart Christmas Candlelight Service
Local historians critique
Spielberg movie
Part 1: All agree the film is
incredible
Logan County 4-H'ers earn achievement awards
Community Action board meeting notice
Special feature from the
LDN Home for the Holidays magazine
Planning a meal that doesn't wear you out
Central Illinois communities donate fire vehicle to New Jersey
Weekly Outlook: Continued support for corn prices
Illinois expands Prescription Monitoring Program to help combat prescription drug abuse
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LCU baseball signs Jarod Haskell
ZLS Lady Eagles win 2 with Trinity Lutheran, Bloomington
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
Mayfield's Mutterings: Illini
escape trap game; dump Western Carolina 72-64
By Jeff Mayfield
AP news
City council welcomes Bill Hoagland to Main Street Lincoln
Santa Claus is coming to downtown Lincoln
The electric railroad: A legend
in Illinois transportation
The electric railroad: A legend in Illinois transportation -- album
Photos courtesy
of Rick Naugle
Local folks spend time in jail for a good cause -- album
Habitat for Humanity monthly electronics collection Saturday
Bosom Buddies host fundraiser at Russell Stover's
University of Illinois scholarship offered to Lutheran men
Starting a family tradition: Sending season's greetings in the electronic age
The joy of the Nativity -- Part 8
Illinois parents, grandparents encouraged to invest in tuition savings plans this holiday season before 2013 rate increase
Miller Park Zoo has full slate of holiday events
Mount Pulaski Lady Toppers off to a
great start for a stellar season
Mount Pulaski Lady Toppers off
to a great start for a stellar season -- album
WLB Wolverines take 2
against CEL Panthers
2nd-half Wyoming rally downs
Illinois State 81-67
By Teena Lowery
AP news
Even with flip of coin, no changes in makeup of county board
County board members and officials take oath of office
Album 1 | Album 2
Chamber recognizes excellence in our community
LCHS speech team places 6th in 'Princesses of Speech' tournament
Hartsburg-Emden FFA seeking donations for consignment auction
Lincoln College announces scholarship recipients
Atlanta Betterment Fund board introduces 'Rt. 66 Reinterpreted' Art Project
Girl Scouts are looking to give the gift of Girl Scouting
Special feature from the
Traveling a distance home for the holidays
The joy of the
Nativity -- Part 7
Album 1 |
Album 2
LDN Home for the Holidays magazine
Certified livestock manager training scheduled
Illinois EPA releases Air Quality Report for 2011
St. John UCC December schedule of events
WLB Lady Wolverines headed to state
LCU men lose to reigning NCCAA champs
LCU women drop heated battle to Northland
WLB Lady Wolverines headed to state
WLB Lady Wolverines headed to state -- album
LCU men lose to reigning NCCAA champs
LCU women drop heated battle to Northland
AP news
County engineer brings road issue to city council
Airport to get new runway lighting in 2013
A New Holland-Middletown Mustang Style Christmas
Information Station's annual holiday open house Friday
Diabetes support group to meet at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Porter Bell Unit to meet Wednesday
Feature column: Moose lessons
By Ron Otto, preaching
minister, Lincoln Christian Church
Special feature from the
LDN Home for the Holidays magazine
The transforming power of the season: Believing and being your best
The joy of the Nativity -- Part 6
How to avoid the flu
National Influenza Vaccination Week
Presidential museum launching exhibit on Benito Juarez, the 'Mexican Lincoln'
African-American Civil War heroes to be portrayed at presidential library
Governor's monthly newsletter: November
Brutal 1st half leads to Lady Lynx loss to Carl Sandburg
By Justin Tierney
LC women's basketball results
LCU men's basketball drops close game to Maranatha
LCU women's basketball loses to No. 1 Maranatha
Lincoln Swish basketball
scores
Logan Lanes:
Friday Night Mixed
Sunday Night Mixed
No. 15 Redbirds advance
in FCS playoffs, beat No. 6 Appalachian State 38-37 in OT
Illinois State falls
short at No. 5 Louisville 69-66
AP news
CEL school board accepts 3 resignations
Building renovation
plans continue: Experts explain funding and advise on HVAC
options
County approves $600,000 bond issue to cover trials and approves budget for 2013
Tails wag at 'Paws for Reading' night in New Holland-Middletown
Tails wag at 'Paws for Reading' night in New Holland-Middletown -- album
Did you know Joe Schroth? Local historian seeking your info
Special feature from the
The presence of Santa in Lincoln
LDN Home for the Holidays magazine
'Made with love'
Album 1 |
Album 2
| Album
3 | Album
4
Carroll Catholic students bake loaves for Sunday bazaar
The joy of the Nativity -- Part 5
Railers dominate Taylorville 66-36
By Jeff Benjamin
Sauk Valley star spoils LC
comeback; Lady Lynx lose 75-65
By Justin Tierney
Illinois Department of
Agriculture encourages public to 'buy local'
'25 Days of Christmas' promotion to raise awareness of Illinois food
products
Guy Fraker, author of
'Lincoln's Ladder to the Presidency,' to discuss Lincoln's views
Thursday at presidential museum
Library notes
Home Country: A deer hunter's safety notes
Railers dominate Taylorville 66-36
By Jeff Benjamin
Sauk Valley star spoils LC
comeback; Lady Lynx lose 75-65
By Justin Tierney
WLB Wolverines split pair on the road with Hartsburg-Emden
Lady Eagles vs. Bethel Lutheran School of Morton
LCHS wrestling results
LCU loses to Great Lakes in an offensive thriller
Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League
AP news