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s The amazing Acro-Cats came back to the Lincoln Park District last night for a second time. The cats performed tricks and stunts to the delight of the crowd. More pictures are in today's Top Stories. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
Acro-Cats visit park district -- album Plan ahead and keep tabs on the weather for this weekend Winter storm likely Saturday night County board reorganizes after swearing in officials State to pay FY2010 bills; $5 billion in current bills remains Vietnam veterans' Christmas Remembrance Saturday Ill. casino plan could amp up gambling competition 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 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 This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  Dec. 8 Paul Beaver, 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      In this undated family photo provided Tuesday by Corinne Johnson, is Johnson, left, and her sister Tanya Shannon, of Ransom, Ill. Shannon, a mother of four, vanished after a car crash that killed her husband, Dale Shannon. A deputy found the wreck early Sunday. AP photo courtesy of Corinne Johnson See story below in State
Local Acro-Cats visit park district -- album Plan ahead and keep tabs on the weather for this weekend Winter storm likely Saturday night County board reorganizes after swearing in officials CLOSE UP:  Dec. 8 Paul Beaver, 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 State Clues in Ill. mom's disappearance include slipper Ill. casino plan could amp up gambling competition Trial continues for teen in fatal Chicago beating Emanuel won't commit to public school for his kids National Elizabeth Edwards' legacy: toughness amid tragedy Search for dead Ala. kids brings different tales Top Catholic educator concealed abuse knowledge Court weighs constitutionality of gay marriage ban HIV-positive LA porn actor calls for condom use AP-Petside.com poll: Dogs are Santa's favorites Politics & Government Obama facing tough sell in own party on tax deal White House adviser: Obama had to make tax deal Analysis: Obama compromise a bid for independents NTSB: Government aircraft are safety 'orphans' House Democrats unveil massive budget bill Deal reached to avoid cut in doctors' Medicare pay Report: Tough times far from over for states Alaska judge to hear arguments in Senate challenge Democrat Dayton poised to become Minn. gov-elect Weather The nation's weather International Chile prison fire kills at least 81 WikiLeaks founder is jailed, secrets still flow WikiLeaks: Libya threatened UK over bomber release US frustrated China not doing more on NKorea Video thought to show American held in Afghanistan Handover to Afghan troops will start in few months 14 ex-officials of Pinochet on trial in France Palestinians question US ability to forge peace Greek transport workers strike against austerity Top UN envoy: Ivory Coast vote has 1 winner ODD & Extraordinary Doc dressed as Elvis revives Vegas marathon runner Whipped cream truck crashes outside man's LA home Science, Technology and the Environment Japan probe overshoots Venus, heads toward sun Evidence for ET is mounting daily, but not proven Private company launching test spacecraft for NASA Climate goal may spell end for some coral reefs UN's Ban at climate talks: 'We need results now'	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow                  S&P 500       $1228.28   +4.53               Nasdaq     $2609.16   +10.67   Local Business Spotlight State APNewsBreak: Egg sales rebound after huge recall National Costco's 1Q profit rises 17 pct as sales improve Fortune Brands to split into 3 separate companies Palm head says turnaround hurt by swifter peers International Japan machinery orders fall for 2nd month Energy Oil falls below $88 in Asia on profit-taking Markets How the major stock indexes fared Tuesday European stocks steady amid ongoing debt concerns Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln  $2.849 - $2.949 Bloomington $2.819 - $2.899 Springfield $2.799 - $2.899                        Grains futures mostly drop, livestock prices mixed Logan County FSA newsletter Agriculture News Elsewhere Weather Market Commentary Farmers Encouraged to Get EQIP Applications in Soon Popular farm show slated Dec. 14-16 in Indianapolis 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

The Lincoln Jaycees hosted their annual Breakfast with Santa last weekend at the Masonic Lodge. These youngsters stopped to pose for a holiday picture with old St. Nick. Picture by Kristy Ramlow  (Click on picture for larger image.)
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Associated Press journalists -- (from left) Santiago Lyon, director of photography; Julie Jacobson, staff photographer; John Daniszewski, senior managing editor; and Kimberly Dozier, Washington correspondent -- participate in a panel discussion Tuesday following a performance of the play "Time Stands Still" at the Cort Theatre in New York. AP photo by Jason DeCrow
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Rolling Stone releases Lennon's final interview 4 AP journalists react to 'Time Stands Still' Trial postponed for Hong Kong model in arch crash Blockbuster kiosks to test early rentals for $2.99 M.J.'s first posthumous music video precedes album Patinkin to star in off-Broadway's 'Compulsion' Frances Sternhagen, Dan Lauria to read Chekhov Michael W. Smith to release new book in March UK fashion council honors model Naomi Campbell Andrew Wyeth portrait nets $2.4M for Maine museum New York's discount theater booth goes high-tech Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised December 8     Grab Your Fork Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa
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Pete Sampras indicates he is No. 1, while holding his trophy after defeating Boris Becker to win the men's singles final on Centre Court at Wimbledon, in this July 9, 1995, file photo. Sampras says most of his trophies and other memorabilia were stolen from a West Los Angeles public storage facility, the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday. The theft happened three weeks ago. Sampras says he's getting the word out in hopes somebody offers a lead. AP file photo by Robin Stewart
Today's Top Sports Stories Most of Pete Sampras' tennis trophies stolen Most every team is a player at winter meetings Jackson lifts No. 8 Syracuse past No. 7 Mich. St. Morris twins lead No. 4 Kansas over No. 13 Memphis Boise State president blasts BCS mistake Rocks' Tracy released from hospital after collapse Sports Commentary Mayfield's Mutterings: Illini hoops: We are what I thought we are... By Jeff Mayfield Local Sports Red Lions defeated by Blue Angels Pro Basketball Lakers hold off Wizards 115-108 Pro Football Redskins suspend Haynesworth 4 games without pay Embarrassed Jets coach: 'NFL deserved better game' Fitzhugh turns down Jets to keep job as conductor Recent Sports News Index	2010-2011 Railer Basketball (Click Here)

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