Friday, September 04

• Logan County Board
  Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Special Regular Board meeting notice

• Logan County Department of Public Health expands immunization services for adults

• Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois announces the start of the Energy Assistance Program

Local Sports
High School Volleyball

• Chatham Glenwood defeats Lincoln 

• Athens sweeps Mount Pulaski

• 2026 Museum of Rt.66 Magazine

Thursday, September 03

• Lincoln Memorial Hospital earns five-star CMS rating for patient experience

• Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois announces the start of the Energy Assistance Program

• National Weather Service Hosts Open House

  • National Weather Service Open House photo slideshow

• St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Hosts Harvest Festival

  • St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Harvest Festival photo slideshow

Local Sports
High School Volleyball

• SHG sweeps Mount Pulaski 

Lincoln Speedway

• Championship Battles Headline BRANDT Season Finale Friday at Lincoln Speedway
  Bennett Memorial bonuses add extra incentive for Crown Vics; six divisions set for final regular-season event

• 2026 Museum of Rt.66 Magazine

Wednesday, September 02

• Logan County Clerk
  Notice to elderly and voters with disabilities regarding the general election to be held on November 3, 2026

• A pleasant afternoon at the National Railsplitting Festival

  • National Railsplitting Festival Postville Courthouse walkabout photo slideshow

• Despite Uncooperative Weather, Balloons Glowed on last night of Balloons Over 66

  • 2026 Balloons Over 66 Family Fun at Open Arms photo slideshow part 1

  • 2026 Balloons Over 66 Family Fun at Open Arms photo slideshow part 2

  • 2026 Balloons Over 66 Saturday balloon glow photo slideshow part 1

  • 2026 Balloons Over 66 Saturday balloon glow photo slideshow part 2

  • 2026 Balloons Over 66 Saturday balloon glow video playlist

• Captain Geech Closes out Balloons Over 66

• 2026 Railsplitter community worship service

• Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch and Abraham Lincoln christen the city of Lincoln

  • Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch and Abraham Lincoln christen the city of Lincoln video

• 2026 Railsplitter tomahawk throwing contest

  • 2026 Railsplitter tomahawk throwing contest photo slideshow

• Railsplitter Festival water boil competition

  • Railsplitter water boil competition photo slideshow

• William Dubbelde wins the day at the Junior Rail Split

  • Railsplitter Festival junior rail split photo slideshow part 1

  • Railsplitter Festival junior rail split photo slideshow part 2

  • Railsplitter Festival junior rail split video playlist

• Railsplitter professional split gets a little twisted

  • Railsplitter Festival professional rail split photo slideshow part 1

  • Railsplitter Festival professional rail split photo slideshow part 2

  • Railsplitter Festival professional rail split photo slideshow part 3

  • Railsplitter Festival professional rail split video playlist

• Logan County Board
  Zoning & Economic Development Committee meeting cancellation notice

Local Sports
High School Volleyball

• Rochester dominates Lincoln on the court

• Stags win home opener over Delavan

• 2026 Museum of Rt.66 Magazine

Tuesday, September 01

• Logan County Board
  Zoning & Economic Development Committee meeting cancellation notice

• Gail’s Pumpkin Patch Opens on Sept. 10th for the 20th season

• Lincoln Elks free children's orthopedic clinic scheduled for October 6

• 2026 Balloons Over 66 5K Run

  • 2026 Balloons Over 66 5K Run photo slideshow part 1

  • 2026 Balloons Over 66 5K Run photo slideshow part 2

  • 2026 Balloons Over 66 5K Run video playlist

• Kids Fun Run gets kids on the move during Balloons Over 66

  • Balloons Over 66 Kids Fun Run photo slideshow

• 2026 Balloons Over 66 Dock Dogs Fifth Wave

  • 2026 Balloons Over 66 Dock Dogs Fifth Wave photo slideshow

• Dock Dogs catch Big Air in downtown Lincoln

  • 2026 Balloons Over 66 Dock Dogs Big Air Finals photo slideshow

• 2026 Up in Smoke on the Square Backyard BBQ competition

  • 2026 Up in Smoke on the Square Backyard BBQ competition photo slideshow

• Railsplitter hosts car show at Postville Park

  • Railsplitter hosts car show photo slideshow

• Balloons Over 66 annual library book sale

• Oasis Senior Center hosts annual Balloons Over 66 Craft and Vendor Fair

  • Balloons Over 66 Oasis Craft and Vendor Fair photo slideshow part 1

  • Balloons Over 66 Oasis Craft and Vendor Fair photo slideshow part 2

• VFW vendor sale a great side trip at the Railsplitter Festival

  • VFW vendor sale at the Railsplitter Festival photo slideshow

• Balloons Over 66 Inflatables and Food Trucks on Saturday

  • Balloons Over 66 Inflatables and Food Trucks on Saturday photo slideshow

• Balloons Over 66 downtown art fair

  • Balloons Over 66 downtown art fair photo slideshow

• Balloons Over 66 Bags Tournament

  • Balloons Over 66 Bags Tournament photos slideshow

• Railsplitter Crosscut Saw Competition

  • Railsplitter Crosscut Saw Competition photo slideshow

  • Railsplitter Crosscut Saw Competition video

• 2026 Museum of Rt.66 Magazine