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The ribbon was cut in the inauguration of a new central Illinois bloodmobile yesterday. The first stop was at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. The Central Illinois Community Blood Center was formed in 1971 by Memorial Medical Center, St. John's Hospital and the Sangamon County Medical Society and now provides blood for patients of 19 hospitals in central and southwestern Illinois. Story in today's Top Stories. Picture by Mike Fak
Personality of the Week Graue legacy continues to grow Book signing to celebrate new release of Lincoln College's presidential letters collection Eaton donates $50,000 to benefit ALMH capital campaign ALMH hosts 1st blood drive on vehicle during inaugural tour Lincoln Hampton Inn partners with Lincoln College athletics Emden family update Tuesday evening Construction on Nicholson Road to begin Thursday Civic Federation: No support for Quinn budget Giannoulias ad uses family bank's failure as attack This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories Another rural fire destroys a Logan County home Salvation Army assisting rural fire family -- solicits community help Tourism bureau hosts annual dinner Nate Stuckey benefit brings out community -- Album 1 Nate Stuckey benefit brings out community -- Album 2 Nate Stuckey benefit brings out community -- Album 3 Depth of colors and hidden imagery highlight artist's work Run, Ramble and Roll at Lincoln College -- Album 1 Run, Ramble and Roll at Lincoln College -- Album 2 Lincoln sign unveiled at University Hall at Lincoln College -- in pictures Lynx Fest and tours at new Lincoln Center -- in pictures Red light camera measure ready for gov's signature Illinois State Fair posts premium books on its website Books explain the rules and entry deadlines for thousands of state fair contests This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  April 27 Lincoln FFA, quilters, Allison Mayernick, Elkhart plant sale and LJHS spring play in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Looking for a great recipe? Check out Grab Your Fork Sponsored by
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News...    sponsored by      This photo provided Sunday by the U.S. Coast Guard shows the arm of a robot submarine attempting to activate a shutoff device known as a blowout preventer to close off the flow of oil at the Deepwater Horizon well head. Oil leaking from a sunken drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico oozed slowly toward the coast Monday, endangering hundreds of miles of marshes, barrier islands and white sand beaches in four states from Louisiana to Florida. AP photo/U.S. Coast Guard
Local Personality of the Week Graue legacy continues to grow Book signing to celebrate new release of Lincoln College's presidential letters collection Eaton donates $50,000 to benefit ALMH capital campaign ALMH hosts 1st blood drive on vehicle during inaugural tour Lincoln Hampton Inn partners with Lincoln College athletics Emden family update Tuesday evening Construction on Nicholson Road to begin Thursday CLOSE UP:  April 23 Elks Country Club, Naomi-Ruth Circle, Lane Brickey, United Way and Logan County Dept. of Public Health in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance State Nat'l Guard in Chicago? Idea gets chilly reception National Cook on La. oil rig that exploded recalls escape Homeless good Samaritan left to die on NYC street Survivors assess damage from storms that killed 12 Massey: W.Va. mine clear of gases before explosion Jurors to get Palin hack case after instruction Firing over creationism e-mail leads to appeal Some families will face wait to cover young adults Wal-Mart to limit toxic cadmium in kids' products Fundraising spares Hollywood sign from sprawl Politics & Government Obama panel weighs politically toxic deficit fixes Unemployment challenges Obama's economic narrative Obama to eulogize civil rights activist Height Democrats, undaunted, keep focus on Wall Street Free speech versus kids and violent video games Arizona pushes immigration politics to forefront McCain: Arizona had to crack down on immigration Lawsuits expected over Ariz. illegal immigrant law Video shows suspected airliner bomber training Weather and Climate The nation's weather International Mortars kill 2, injure 14 in Baghdad Battle for Kandahar may be tougher than expected Karzai's brother says UN should not leave south Thai protesters disrupt Bangkok commuter service China wants telecom companies to inform on clients Ukraine, Russia ratify Black Sea naval lease EU moves to help aviation heal $3.3 billion losses Panama's ex-dictator Noriega extradited to France SKorean is 1st woman to reach 14 Himalayan peaks Burned Iraqi boy returns home after surgery in US ODD & Extraordinary Ill. firefighters rescue dog from recliner chair Science, Technology and the Environment Oil spill growing in Gulf of Mexico off La. coast	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $10991.99   -213.04            S&P500       $1183.71   -28.34            NASDAQ     $2471.47   -51.48   Local Eaton donates $50,000 to benefit ALMH capital campaign National Ford posts $2.1 billion 1Q profit on strong sales DuPont 1Q profit more than doubles Oil spill growing in Gulf of Mexico off La. coast Fed poised to keep record-low rates to aid rebound Goldman CEO, 'Fabulous Fab' facing Congress International Armani hotel opens in Dubai's Khalifa tower Sands opens Singapore's 2nd casino-resort Energy Gasoline prices poised to push higher Markets Stock futures narrowly higher after CAT earnings World markets lower as Greece, China worries weigh Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA Don Panchito MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.799 Bloomington $2.729- $2.789 Springfield $2.859 -- $2.979                        Garlic mustard and galls By John Fulton  USDA Farm Service Agency March newsletter 2010 DCP/ACRE sign-up under way Grains futures mostly lower on the Chicago BOT Agriculture News Elsewhere   Weather Market Commentary USDA: Corn planting way ahead of schedule Farmers 'pushed it' to get record acres planted ahead of weekend rains Lock and Dam Funding Plan Is on Its Way to Congress More... Recent Rural Review News Index Upcoming Civic Events              CLASSIFIED ADS Place an ad online     Classified Rates & Info     HAPPY ADS! Announcements Auctions Autos/Vehicles Employment Free Legal Notices Lost & Found Misc. for Sale Pets/Animals Real Estate Rentals Services Wanted

An interested student listens to Lisa Sharp (left) and Sarah Diel Hunt explain the various academic opportunities at Heartland Community College. Heartland recently held a career programs day at the downtown Lincoln school for prospective students to come in and ask questions. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
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In this theater publicity image, (from left) Viola Davis, Chris Chalk, Denzel Washington and Mykelti Williamson are shown in a scene from the Broadway revival of August Wilson's "Fences," now playing at the Cort Theatre in New York.  AP photo/Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Joan Marcus
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The Lincoln College swimming and diving team and alumni had their annual picnic Saturday during alumni weekend. Awards given were as follows: (L-R) Kristina Welke, Women's Most Valuable Swimmer; Adam Keene, Men's Most Improved; Bryce Bohman, Daniel P. Hemmenway Coaches Award; coach Jake Sexton; Daniel Corley, Men's Most Valuable Swimmer; Brittany Colby, Women's Most Improved. Photo supplied by Dean Colby (Click on picture for larger image.)
Today's Top Sports Stories British Open waiting for Woods to confirm entry New lights open door for prime-time Kentucky Derby Blackhawks eliminate Predators with 5-3 win MLB.com baseball standings Pro Basketball Magic beat Bobcats 99-90 to complete sweep Frye, Dudley lead Suns past Portland in Game 5 Bucks shock Hawks 111-104 to draw even in series Baseball Ramirez walk lifts Cubs past Nationals 4-3 in 10 Molina, Cardinals beat slumping Braves 4-3 Whiteside's big night helps Giants beat Phillies Howard agrees to $125 million extension with Phils Recent Sports News Index	LCHS Athletics Lincoln College Athletics