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During Monday morning's Logan County Board reorganization meeting, the board unanimously elected Bob Farmer as its new chairman. Farmer stands by for questions as new board members sign official paperwork. Sitting left to right: M.E. "Gene" Rohlfs, District 4; Arthur "Andy" Anderson, District 5; and Andrew L. Meister, District 3. Picture by Jan Youngquist (Click on picture for larger image.)
County board reorganizes after swearing in officials CITY BRIEFS: Art & balloon fest expansion and Yellow Ribbon Day Reintegration event Saturday at Lincoln College for returning soldiers Instant payouts from expanded gaming plan unlikely Illinois tax amnesty program collects more than expected, but money not 'new' This day in history Railroad crossing closures come to Logan County Train crossings along the Chicago-St. Louis Amtrak route are being closed temporarily for track improvements for the coming high-speed rail system. Temporary crossing closures Construction details  NEW : FOR MATURE AUDIENCES -- in Community Yesterday's Top Stories Not exactly a scoop: Frigid temps greet morning commuters Notice of public hearing Dec. 14 for paratransit vehicle Railers storm past Normal West 59-41 -- in Sports Economy is making steady gains despite weak hiring After the tax fight, parties move to compromise This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  Dec. 7 All-ages dance, Hannah Allen, Patrick Bree, Haley Casper, Ethan Cline, Samantha Nichols and Lincoln Heritage Museum make 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
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News...    sponsored by      A model of the Japanese probe Akatsuki is displayed during a press conference Tuesday at the office of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, in Sagamihara, near Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese probe reached Venus on Tuesday and prepared to enter orbit on a two-year mission that would mark a major milestone for Japan's space program and could shed light on the climate of Earth's mysterious neighbor. The probe would be the first Japan has ever placed into orbit around another planet and comes after the country recently brought a probe back from a trip to an asteroid.  -- AP photo/Kyodo News See story below in Science, Technology and the Environment
Local County board reorganizes after swearing in officials CITY BRIEFS: Art & balloon fest expansion and Yellow Ribbon Day Reintegration event Saturday at Lincoln College for returning soldiers CLOSE UP:  Dec. 7 All-ages dance, Hannah Allen, Patrick Bree, Haley Casper, Ethan Cline, Samantha Nichols and Lincoln Heritage Museum make Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance National Ala. dad admits burying children, blames stepmom Teen arrested in Oregon car bomb plot led 2 lives Australia honeymoon murder suspect returned to Ala. Gun likely not linked to Hollywood publicist death Man testifies at SD trial he saw AIM activist shot Gov't air safety questioned in firefighting crash Texas historians preserving WWII internment camp Elizabeth Edwards gravely ill with cancer Politics & Government Obama warns of new 'Sputnik moment' for America Gates in Afghanistan to view progress, meet troops US, Japan and SKorea in united stance on NKorea Republicans achieve top goal in Obama tax-cut plan Congress confronts year-end budget decisions Lawmakers near deal on doctors' Medicare payments 'Operation Broken Trust' targets financial fraud Court to look at huge Wal-Mart sex bias lawsuit Court weighs constitutionality of gay marriage ban Weather The nation's weather International WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested in UK Iran, world powers to hold 2011 talks in Turkey SKorea to make islands near NKorea 'fortresses' Somali women in refugee camps at risk of rape UN begins evacuating personnel out of Ivory Coast Husband implicated in SAfrica honeymoon killing Palestinian protest leader's case sparks scrutiny Cameron looks to 2011 to start Afghan withdrawal EU urges austerity as rescue fund won't be boosted 19 countries to miss Nobel ceremony ODD & Extraordinary 250 skiing Santas dash through snow in Maine 3 Oregon deer attack and injure barking dog Utah lottery winners keep winning ticket in safe Mich. woman can sue over toilet paper dispenser NJ pilot gets probation for toilet paper toss Wis. man picks wrong number for alleged drug sale Science, Technology and the Environment Japan probe reaches Venus, prepares to enter orbit Key oil spill panel nears final stretch of probe Compromise spirit at climate talks in last days	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow                  S&P 500       $1223.75   +0.63               Nasdaq     $2598.49   +3.57   Local Business Spotlight National AGL Resources buying Nicor in $2.38B deal Gov't: Taxpayers make $12B on Citigroup bailout International EU urges austerity as rescue fund won't be boosted Debt-hit Ireland faces toughest budget in history Al-Jazeera English allowed to broadcast in India Energy Key oil spill panel nears final stretch of probe Markets European stocks, euro rise ahead of Irish budget Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln  $2.849 - $2.949 Bloomington $2.839 - $2.899 Springfield $2.849 - $2.899                        Grains futures, livestock prices trade mixed Logan County FSA newsletter Agriculture News Elsewhere Weather Market Commentary U of I Releases List of New Extension Educators Ag impacts on environment need closer look, says researcher 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

Bentley, the official greeter at Bee's Floral and Landscaping, just loves this Cub Cadet riding mower. Bee's and RJD Hobbies and Raceway will be one of several local businesses we will focus on this Christmas shopping season with gift-giving ideas. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
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People are seen behind a portrait of Soviet revolutionary Vladimir Lenin during an auction in the Pinter Gallery in Budapest, Hungary, on Monday. More than 200 pieces of communist-era relics, found by the Hungarian government in various ministries and state warehouses, are being sold in an auction to benefit the victims of last month's red sludge disaster. AP photo by Bela Szandelszky
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Underwood top winner at American Country Awards Jane Fonda wants TV role, releases new workout DVD Sotheby's to sell rare Audubon 'Birds of America' What's in a name? Man goes from Smith to Awesome Prince Harry to be honored at German charity gala Auction of communist art helps red sludge victims Getty Museum's statue transfer ends Italy dispute 'Rock of Ages,' 'Rain' to move to smaller theaters Michael Chabon to head board of artist colony 'Dr. Oz' dancing 'nurses' draw ire of nurse groups A global goodbye for Japan pop star Hikaru Utada Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised December 7     Grab Your Fork Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa
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The Zion Lutheran Lady Eagles basketball team went 4-0 over the weekend to win the 16-team Edwardsville-Trinity Lutheran School Tip-Off Tournament. The champions of the Edwardsville-Trinity Lutheran School 16-Team Tip-Off Tournament (front, left to right): Grace Walters, Hailie Williams, Alysa Cox, Rachel Podbelsek, Lexie Groves, Rachel Lockenour and Brooklyn Hermes; (back row) assistant coach Bob Cox, Faith Smith, Lizzie Tripplett, Lizzie Ford, Caitlin Williams, Anna Walters, Anna Sielaff and head coach Todd Koehler. Picture supplied by Zion Lutheran School, Lincoln
Today's Top Sports Stories Ex-Cowboys QB, 'Monday Night' announcer dies at 72 Newton, James among 4 Heisman Trophy finalists Gonzalez, Reynolds, Marcum traded; Gillick to Hall Duke still unanimous No. 1, Louisville in Top 25 Local Sports Zion Lutheran wins tournament Red Lions men's basketball Logan Lanes: Split N Gutter League Pro Basketball Boozer scores 29 as Bulls beat Thunder David Stern confirms NBA takeover of Hornets Pro Football Brady, Patriots rout Jets 45-3 Broncos fire McDaniels; Studesville replaces him Bengals' season becoming historically bad DE Jenkins hurting as Pack begin playoff push Recent Sports News Index	2010-2011 Railer Basketball (Click Here)

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