Lincoln Daily News

26/07/2025

Today's Business Spotlight is on Vicky's Boutique & Gifts in Atlanta, IL. As she zeros in on the two-year anniversary of Vicky’s Boutique & Gifts owner Vicky Shaffer says “I believe I have found my store’s forever home in Atlanta.” Located at 108 SW First Street, Shaffer is enjoying success in the small-town community.

Her goal is to offer inclusive clothing for women, and that means nice things that are suitable for mature women as well as younger ones, and in sizes that offer those nice things to women who are not tiny. But, there is much more to it than just clothing...

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2025/Jul/26/NEWS/business_zVICKYSBOUTIQUE.shtml

Photo by Nila Smith

26/07/2025

25/07/2025

Tiffanie Bell, RN in the Emergency Department at Lincoln Memorial Hospital, is the nonprofit hospital’s Colleague of the Month for July.

Bell’s outstanding patient care was lauded by a patient in the ED with a broken arm, while her proactive approach and dedication to problem-solving were noted by another colleague nominator.

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2025/Jul/25/NEWS/today_MEMORIAL.shtml

Photo by Kara Slating / Memorial Health

25/07/2025

Perhaps for youngsters the best part of spending the morning in lincoln is to spend a little time ON LINCOLN. LDN's Karen Castelein saw this group exploring the new Lincoln letters recently. She asked if they would like to have their picture taken for the paper and they were very excited to do.

Thanks kids! Hope you enjoyed your morning in and on Lincoln!

Photo by Karen Castelein

24/07/2025

One July 26, 1775, one year before the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin was appointed by the Second Continental Congress as the first Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service.

This Friday, July 25th, the Lincoln Post Office will observe the 250th anniversary of the USPS with a ceremony hosted outside the building at the corner of Broadway and McLean Streets.

The community is invited to join local postal workers and officials, along with city officials for a celebration on this milestone anniversary.

Also plan to stay and meet the new Lincoln Postmaster Krista Hayes who, by the way, is the first female Postmaster at the local facility.

Photo by Nila Smith

24/07/2025

Lincoln Community Theatre will present its second and final show of the 2025 summer season this weekend. Audiences are invited to enjoy Guys and Dolls, the classic Broadway musical that includes favorite songs such as “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat!”

Performances of Guys and Dolls are July 24, 25, and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and July 27 at 2:00 p.m at Lincoln Community High School in Lincoln. For more information, please visit www.lincolncommunitytheatre.org.

Read a preview of the show:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2025/Jul/24/Features/comm072825_DOLLS.shtml

Photo by Stephanie Hall

23/07/2025

On July 21st The Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society welcomed Jeff Saulsberry to their meeting. Mr. Saulsberry is the site manager for the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington, IL. In addition to the David Davis Mansion Saulsberry is the site manager for Postville Courthouse, Mt. Pulaski Courthouse, Metamora Courthouse and Jubilee College State’s Historic Site.

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2025/Jul/23/Features/comm073025_LCGHS.shtml

Photo by Angela Reiners

23/07/2025

On July 14, 2025 a treasured piece of the history of Lincoln found a permanent home at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care facility. The stained glass window that originally sat above the entrance of St. Clara's Hospital has been installed at St. Clara's Rehab and Senior Care Facility on Castle Manor Drive.

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2025/Jul/23/NEWS/today_STCLARAS.shtml

Photo provided by Tonita Reifsteck

22/07/2025

On July 18 downtown Lincoln was buzzing with energy during the latest installment of 3rd Friday, a monthly community event drawing families, friends, and food lovers from across the area.

The streets were packed, with an especially large turnout of children enjoying inflatable water slides set up to beat the summer heat. Laughter and splashes could be heard at booths as kids lined up, enjoying a break from the heat of summer.

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2025/Jul/22/Features/comm072925_3RDFRIDAY.shtml

Photo by Sophie Larimore

22/07/2025

Local veteran Gene Hickey has picked a new hat to wear as he serves his peers in this community and throughout the state. On June 6th at an event in Crystal lake, Hickey was named as the State of Illinois American Legion District 4 Commander.

Hickey works within our community with a number of organizations styled to serve our veterans including being the Commander of American Legion Post #263 in Lincoln. Other hats he wears include being the Vice Commander of the 40 & 8, serving on the Marine Corps League and a Pedigreed Devil Dog (PPD) in the Devil Dog group that is an offshoot of the Marine Corps League.

Hickey is also involved in the local volunteer program to provide medical equipment and wheelchair ramps and lifts to veterans in need. He serves on the Central Illinois Veterans Commission and has lent a hand at building all the local tiny homes.

Photos provide by Gene Hickey