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Something "fishy" going on at City Hall? Yes, but it's all in good fun. Lincoln Mayor Keith Snyder, at Monday night's city council meeting, shows off the Wally hat that will be a part of the kids' prize package to be given away at this year’s Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival. The gifts for the youngsters were donated to the city by Wally's pilot, Steve Woller.  Wally will be the city-sponsored balloon at this year's festival. Picture by Nila Smith (Click on picture for larger image.)
See the fair in its entirety: the stories, the pictures and the results in the 2010 Logan County Fair Special Section.  Click here... The Fair Book is Now complete!
Breaking News 4:45 pm ...to be updated Blago guilty on just 1 count as feds vow retrial City Briefs: Cash in the bank, downtown grants and more Council paves way for Broadway Street repair and Fifth Street project Global Tech expands instructional programs again Quinn promotes tax credit, lashes out at Brady Service groups in limbo over budget cuts Blagojevich jurors ask for transcript of former aide's testimony Policy group supports cutting state fair, to Quinn's chagrin This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories Lincoln College-Normal offering 4-week human resources course in Oct. Air Evac Lifeteam's Region 1 Safety and Pilot of the Year awards announced Springfield is Most Improved Base of the Year GOP's Brady: Congress wrong to send Illinois money Illinois town backs out of FutureGen project Bidding still open on state surplus vehicles, electronics and entertainment equipment This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  Aug. 13 St. John UCC, genealogical meeting, Salvation Army back to school supplies, YMCA school days programs and the park district in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Grab Your Fork Sponsored by
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR                                    Submit letter to editor online Recent Letters to the Editor Submit a letter to the editor online CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO 10 YEARS OF STORIES IN THE LDN ARCHIVES Recent Perspectives Articles     Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival  2010 Information Station The best place to be on August 27, 28 & 29! - Welcome - Official Festival   Program - Festival Schedule - 2010 Balloons, Pilots & Sponsors - Art Fair Map & Artists - Entertainment - Directions - Festival Map - Craft Fair Map - Volunteer Opportunities - Volunteer Form   ON SALE NOW: - Festival     Merchandise - Wristbands - Tailgating For more information: http://www.lincolnillinois.com/ABF.aspx Wally Piloted by Steve Woller  sponsored by the City of Lincoln 2010 August Art & Balloon Festival   Sun Kissed, Piloted by Randy Conklen  sponsored by the Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce Castle Manor CEFCU Lincoln Public Library Lincoln Heating & Cooling Logan County Bank Logan County Title MKS Jewelers Rick Hamm State Farm State Bank of Lincoln St Clara's Manor

News...    sponsored by      A police officer stands by a crashed plane sitting on the runway at the airport on San Andres island in Colombia on Monday. The Boeing 737,  operated by the airline Aires, crashed on landing after departing from Bogota around midnight local time with 131 passengers. According to an air force official, at least one passenger died. AP photo/Periodico ElIsleno, Richard Garcia
Local City Briefs: Cash in the bank, downtown grants and more Council paves way for Broadway Street repair and Fifth Street project Global Tech expands instructional programs again CLOSE UP:  Aug. 13 St. John UCC, genealogical meeting, YMCA school days programs and the park district in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance National Murder charges sought in boys' deaths in SC river Craigslist suspect's suicide riles victim's family 3rd trip to Texas death chamber for grieving dad LA judge frees thief who got 25 yrs on 3rd strike La. shrimpers reporting clean 1st-day catch Grizzly in maulings was stressed, had parasites Old-style coal plants expanding Hispanic immigrants hold high hopes for life in US Harvard regains spot atop U.S. News rankings Wear wristwatch? Use e-mail? Not for Class of '14 Class of '14 Mindset List Politics & Government Obama rallies for Sen. Murray as voters hit polls Gov't starts talks about new mortgage system US is toughening scrutiny of deepwater drilling Reid against plan to build mosque near ground zero US officials visited detained American in NKorea Pentagon: China's military power growing Gates plans to retire next year Terrorist tapes found under CIA desk DOT wants seat belts installed in new motorcoaches Gov't probing steering problems in 2010 Kia Soul Calif. gays must wait to wed during Prop. 8 appeal Weather The nation's weather International 6 badly injured in 'miracle' crash flown to Bogota Baghdad suicide bomb hits army recruits, kills 60 Man killed by shark while surfing in Australia Wounded buffalo kills Zimbabwean conservationist Mother renews plea to state dingo as baby's killer UN says millions without help in Pakistan floods North Korea says it has joined Twitter, YouTube Afghan leader issues ban on private security firms Report: Bribes fuel corruption in Nigeria police Israeli says Facebook photo with Arabs thoughtless ODD & Extraordinary Ohio strip club owner, pastor to meet over feud NY man finds prayer balloon sent from Pittsburgh Pa. man, 78, rides roller coaster 90 times in day FBI: Suspect in Ohio bank robbery was customer Authorities: Mass. man fakes death to avoid trial Police nab man in church roof after burglaries Ala. man gets lost school ring back after 14 years Zebras corralled after wandering Calif. streets Science, Technology and the Environment Ga. scientists: Gulf oil not gone, 80 pct remains China tests space station module to launch in 2011	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $10405.85   +103.84            S&P500       $1092.54   +13.16            NASDAQ     $2209.44   +27.57   Local Business Spotlight National Wal-Mart 2Q profit rises 3.6 pct on cost-cutting Home Depot 2Q profit rises; cuts revenue outlook Abercrombie & Fitch returns to 2Q profit Potash rejects BHP Billiton bid as undervalued Late mortgage payments spike in 2Q vs. year ago International German investor confidence drops in August UK inflation remains above target Energy Oil up to near $76 in Europe amid economic worries Markets Stock futures rise ahead of batch of economic data World markets rise modestly amid growth worries Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.699 Bloomington $2.559 - $2.699 Springfield $2.609 - $2.719                        Fall is headed our way By John Fulton  Logan County FSA newsletter Grains futures mixed, livestock prices mostly rise Agriculture News Elsewhere Weather Market Commentary Illinois native paints positive picture for future of U.S. ag trade Roberts retiring after 21 years of ISA leadership More... Recent Rural Review News Index              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

What a great day to play with your friends at the park. It doesn't get much better than yesterday, with the temps in the mid-80s, a nice breeze and a chance to hang with your buddies. Picture by Karen Hargis
Personality of the Week Dan Dugan: a lifetime of teaching the martial arts Chamber Monday morning memo Park district notes  YMCA notes Library notes  District 27 menus Community Calendar of Events Submit entry for LDN Calendar of Events Friends and Family in the Military  Sponsored by AMVETS Sponsors of the Veterans Honor Roll bricks Community News & Events   CLOSE UP:  Aug. 13 St. John UCC, genealogical meeting, YMCA school days programs and the park district in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Upcoming Civic Events
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Stefania Fernandez, Miss Universe 2009, and Sarodj Bertin, Miss Haiti 2010, arrive at the Miss Universe National Gift Auction to benefit Nevada Cancer Institute at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., on Saturday. The Miss Universe 2010 competition will air live Aug. 23.   AP photo by Miss Universe Organization
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Miss Universe 2009 says her replacement is clear Survey of viewers shows extent of TV time shifting Model's lawsuit against talent agency dismissed Rooney Mara joins Daniel Craig for 'Dragon Tattoo' Mel Gibson involved in single-car crash in Malibu Florence and state spar over 'David' Patricia Arquette files for divorce in Los Angeles Getting steamy on season 2 of CBS' 'The Good Wife' Rachael Ray launches iPhone food shopping app Paramount cuts $350 million film-finance deal Michael Douglas has tumor, expects full recovery Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised August 10     Grab Your Fork Grab Your Fork Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa Chad's Blind
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San Diego Padres starting pitcher Kevin Correia pitches to the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a baseball game on Monday. The Padres beat the Cubs 9-5. AP photo by Charles Cherney
Today's Top Sports Stories AP IMPACT: Laws on sports agents rarely enforced PGA has bunker mentality on Whistling Straits Report: Scientists link ALS, athlete head injuries MLB.com baseball standings Pro Football Jets honor Namath, Martin, Maynard Manning cut as Giants Cruz past Jets in new digs Baseball Correia, Tejada lead Padres past Cubs 9-5 Nationals, top pick Bryce Harper agree at $9.9M Rodriguez has torn thumb ligament, out for season Blue Jays' Marcum throws 1-hitter against A's Rays score 4 in 8th to beat Lee, Rangers 6-4 Recent Sports News Index

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