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Friday, October 06, 2000

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Tonight: Friday, Oct. 6 - Lincoln Railer football at SH-Griffin

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Game time is 7 p.m. The broadcast begins at 6:45.

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TOP STORIES

Part 1

Living downtown

[OCT. 6, 2000]  Years ago, living downtown meant "living above the store," a matter of economy and convenience for families just getting a start in business. Later, when "the store" prospered, the families would move to a home in a residential neighborhood. While living downtown was practical, it wasn’t generally considered fashionable.

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SPORTS TALK

[OCT. 6, 2000]  Actually, it’s not all that funny. Illinois’ dream college football season has hit a partial derailment. Now they have a bye week to try and right the ship and avoid a total train wreck. I tried to warn those who were caught up in the early euphoria. In fact, the LDN said if the Illini somehow managed to go 8-4 again, we would just mail that in to the NCAA home office and move on to basketball. I had questions about our defense. They did play an inspired first half against Michigan, but in the Big Ten you must string two halves together! There is a great opportunity to get well against Iowa, but then the schedule stiffens in a hurry. This week the LDN does all it can do to keep the faith and to will the Illini back to...

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SPORTS NEWS

Lady Lynx soccer team wins at East Peoria

[OCT. 6, 2000]  Lincoln College’s Lady Lynx soccer defeated Illinois Central in East Peoria yesterday, 5-0.

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OUT AND ABOUT

Part 3

[OCT. 6, 2000]  ST. LOUIS: Whether you want to try your luck at one of six riverboat casinos, shop for antiques or dance the night away, St. Louis has all this and more. It’s hard to get bored in this city on the Mississippi River.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

New pulmonary rehabilitation program starts at ALMH

[OCT. 6, 2000]  A new pulmonary rehabilitation program has been implemented at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital to improve the quality of life for people who suffer from chronic lung problems, such as emphysema, asthma, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis and other lung-related diseases.

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SPIRITUAL LIFE

[OCT. 6, 2000]  The Chosen Ones will be in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Good Shepherd church, which is located at 1140 North State St. in Lincoln.

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