Courageous, joyful, grateful smiles and tears, hugs, holding hands, words murmured with a genuine look straight into the eyes -- all these were part of the Logan County Relay for Life celebration that took place at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary on Saturday. This year's event was the most financially successful yet, with over $100,000 pledged through walks, auctions, luminary honorariums, food sales, games and Sunday gourmet breakfast. But there is something so much more important that happens than the money that is raised. When these family and friends come together, the love, hope and gratitude that flow abundantly are memorable for a lifetime.  [picture by Jan Youngquist]  click on picture for larger image

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Saturday, May 19:

• IDOT 'Click It or Ticket' Memorial Day effort

• Ceremony honors fallen firefighters, recognizes 27 others for lifesaving acts of bravery

• Recall information

• This day in history

• New book a promised treasure for residents and those wanting to know more about Lincoln, Ill.
  'Glimpses of Lincoln, Illinois: An Inside Look at Abraham Lincoln's Namesake City Nestled Along Route 66'

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• Senate week in review

• Sen. Brady: Defined-contribution pension plan will save state money

• Events this weekend

• Youth ballet auditions on June 2

• Researchers at U of I explore queen bee longevity

• Home Country: Our local hard-luck case

• Lincoln Mustang season-opening game

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