Media connect to their home bases after yesterday's press conference. Sheriff Steve Nichols said this would be the last press conference from the Gee Homicide Task Force. The sheriff said the task force was confident they have  those responsible for the slayings in custody.

 

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FARM SAFETY SPECIAL SECTION

The harvesters are finally able to be in the field this week bringing in the corn and bean crop.  It's a good time for a reminder about farm safety!  Click here for this year's crop of farm safety tips, and take our quiz "CAN YOU NAME THAT ELEVATOR" (pages 8 & 9)  Work hard, do good work, & above all, be safe.
 

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  • TIP LINE: 217-732-3000
    Investigation in Gee family slayings is still under way. Any information you have is still valuable.

  • Note: The First United Methodist Church of Lincoln is accepting donations on behalf of the Gee family. Checks should be made out to First United with "Gee family" written in the memo area. The church's address is 302 Broadway, Lincoln, IL 62656.

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Old soldier's monument poll, LCHS College and Career night, floral design class at park district, historical society news and rescheduled YMCA Bike Blast make Close Up

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