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All that is left of the building in the 200 block of South Sangamon is the old stairway as a crew finishes demolishing the structure. If you forgot why the building was demolished, click on the picture to help jog your memory.

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County: No recommendation for District 6 seat
Auditors Clifton and Gunderson secured for next round
New tower to test winds approved

City: Benefit package for mayor cut
Gehlbach declines clerk nomination; Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial commemorative print presented; fairground streets to get seal coat

Logan County state's attorney creates program to fight bad checks

A whole 'lotto' expenses: State comptroller breaks down 2008 revenues and expenses

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- Aldag, Virginia L., 83
- Beggs, John V. Jr., 78
- Klokkenga, Cora M., 99
- Mates, John S., 59
- Sutton, Robert E., 65

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Lincoln College presents 'Columbinus' Feb. 26

Lincoln students tackle roles in 'Columbinus'

Revenue study estimates up to $153 million in online sales taxes remains uncollected

Abe comes in 1st with historians

TV stations get ready to cut analog signal

LCHS sectional speech team, Lucky 6, Zion Lutheran honor roll, St. Pats/St. Thomas youth group, Emden Historical Society and Oasis make Close Up
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