Lincoln News

This is a list of the cities, villages and hamlets where Abraham Lincoln gave a speech of one sort or another on his 12-day pre-inaugural trip from Feb.

Community bank failures are accelerating and some experts believe as many as 100 may go under this year, the most in 16 years.

Seven banks were closed by regulators on Thursday, including six in Illinois, bringing the total for 2009 to 52 as the U.S. banking system remains under pressure from rising unemployment and record foreclosures.

In an agreement made with the FDIC late Thursday the Lincoln bank agreed to assume all assets and deposits of the failed John Warner Bank.

Logan Railsplitting Association in high demand as central Illinois events honor Abe's bicentennial [ July 01, 2009 ] T he Logan Railsplitting Association will be presenting demonstrations throughout central Illinois beginning this weekend.

O ne week later, one more time, another sneak attack came from the skies over Logan County.

Enjoy a tour of historical, beautiful Elkhart Hill on July 18. Then spend the day in Elkhart dining and shopping in Elkhart's quaint village.

E lkhart Grain is asking to have their Elkhart facility added to the Lincoln and Logan County Enterprise Zone.

Lincoln Police Department reports for Monday, June 22 Accident on June 19 at 6 p.m.; 819 Woodlawn Road, North Madison Street 227 feet south of Woodlawn Road --Samuel D. Hannah, 58-year-old male, Lincoln; Mercury Milan Hannah was in the parking lot of 819 Woodlawn Road, Lizzy's Place.

The heavy rains won't stop this event as it will be held inside the LCHS gymnasium.

Jun 18, 2009 9:27 am US/Central A tornado warning was issued downstate early Thursday, as severe weather makes its way toward the Chicago area.

LINCOLN, Ill. - Four former central Illinois high school wrestlers have been indicted in the alleged sexual assault of a teammate.

T he Railsplitter Antique Auto Club and Action Rental will host the third annual Lincoln's Trail to St.

A s the saying goes, "It doesn't cost anything to look." At the third annual Route 66 garage sales Friday and Saturday, you might want to have just a few extra bucks in your wallet in case you find that perfect widget you can't live without.

Friday - Sunday June 26-28, 2009 311 Broadway Street Lincoln, Illinois [ June 08, 2009 ] -- TOPICS INCLUDE: HOW TO HEAR FROM THE LORD THE PRIVILEGE & IMPORTANCE OF SPEAKING FOR GOD LIFESTYLE CHARACTERISTICS TO EMBRACE & MOVE IN THE PROPHETIC HOW DO YOU RECOGNIZE FALSE PROPHETS BECOMING A PROPHETIC CHURCH Friday Night 7:00 PM Saturday Night 7:00 PM ...

T he committee created to restore the Civil War monument felled by wind last December had its monthly meeting Monday evening at the Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society center.

The grand opening is scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Stop in to register for a TV giveaway and look around the new showroom.

O n Friday, Logan County participated in international security outreach. Eleven members of a Polish national security team paid a visit to the Logan County Emergency Management Agency's offices and communications center.

The rental business sold all of its tools and power equipment during the three-hour sale.

J une 10 will mark the 140th anniversary of the dedication of the Logan County Civil War Soldiers' Monument on the courthouse square in Lincoln.