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The Abraham Lincoln bronze at the Lincoln Center looks like he is using the last bit of light to get in some reading. Picture by Karen Hargis (Click on picture for larger image)
Development partnership issues annual report Gloria Givens ALMH Employee of the Year Railers struggle in 42-32 win over Decatur Eisenhower -- in Sports Quinn considers plan to borrow billions State's Medicaid system gets $15 million bump Medicare enrollment deadline Dec. 31 This day in history A brief look at the year 2010 Humane Society breaks ground School cooperation committee takes working together to a new level Neighbors knowing neighbors: Starkey Acres a role model for community Gene Frioli and Logan-Mason Rehab staff: special people helping special people become involved in volunteerism Karen Hargis' album of 2010 favorite pictures  NEW : FOR MATURE AUDIENCES -- in Community Yesterday's Top Stories Board certifies putting 1 percent sales tax increase question to voters, and other business Elkhart Historical Society 2011 calendars available This day in history A brief look at the year 2010 LDN celebrates 10 years The mission of a neighborhood newspaper A letter from Afghanistan: 'It was a great day today because nobody died' Eaton plant wins 2010 Plant of the Year award from Assembly Magazine and Boston Consulting Group Nila Smith's 2010 album of favorite pictures Revisiting the 2010 Logan County Fair Another look at the 2010 art and balloon fest This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  Dec. 29 Blood drive, Christmas tree pickup, Salvation Army Red Kettle and Mount Pulaski historical calendar make the 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      This illustration provided by Jim Sitton shows the cover of the book "The Bear's Castle." Since a relative's Thanksgiving Day 2009 shooting rampage at their home, Jim and Muriel Sitton have faced a horrific balancing act: moving on past the time-stopping grief of losing their 6-year-old daughter Makayla Joy, and helping to realize her unfulfilled dreams to someday publish a book, which has now come to life in "The Bear's Castle," a simple story of a little bear who wants to make all his wishes come true. It is accompanied by a recording of the girl's initial telling of the story. AP photo See story "Storybook brings slain child's imagination to life" below in National.
Local Development partnership issues annual report Gloria Givens ALMH Employee of the Year Railers struggle in 42-32 win over Decatur Eisenhower -- in Sports A brief look at the year 2010 Humane Society breaks ground School cooperation committee takes working together to a new level Neighbors knowing neighbors: Starkey Acres a role model for community Gene Frioli and Logan-Mason Rehab staff: special people helping special people become involved in volunteerism Karen Hargis' album of 2010 favorite pictures CLOSE UP:  Dec. 29 Blood drive, Christmas tree pickup, Salvation Army Red Kettle and Mount Pulaski historical calendar make the Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance State Rep. Davis to Clinton: Stay out of Chicago politics National Family: 5 dead in Fla. motel were like brothers Friends: 8 killed in NO fire musicians, artists For those stranded by storm, an end is in sight Flights make it to NYC, but are stranded on tarmac 2 planes bump at St. Louis airport; no injuries Maine ski resort investigates chair lift failure Maine skier: Wind wasn't high before lift collapse Calif. man uses orphan background to help others After holiday spree, doubts about economy linger VFW seeks to diversify, reaches out to young vets Post office marks new first-class stamps 'forever' Storybook brings slain child's imagination to life Politics & Government Obama's economist pick seen as sign of new agenda Hawaii's governor wants to reveal Obama birth info Commander: US can't seal Afghan-Pakistan border Clooney, Google, UN team up to watch Sudan border New laws may not be on the books for very long Judge clears way for Murkowski's Alaska Senate win GOP candidates rush to get into Senate races Weather The nation's weather International Suicide bombers hit Iraqi police HQ, kill chief 2 bombs explode at Italian right-wing party HQ US troops clash with Taliban in east Afghanistan Pakistan's ruling party in crisis negotiations Indictment could be blow to Lebanon's Hezbollah Venezuela's Chavez dares US to cut diplomatic ties China's spats call into question 'peaceful rise' Jailed China tainted milk activist paroled Belgian activist priest admits sexual abuse Gbagbo clings to power in Ivory Coast Fuel consumption falls in Iran after subsidy cut ODD & Extraordinary Cops: Man playing real-life 'Frogger' hit by SUV Man in Wash. pushes stolen TV past police station Man, 92, chews through tape after Wash. robbery Ohio french fry dispute ends with one unhappy meal Police: Calif. man tried to register taxi he stole NM gov.-elect: Billy the Kid pardon waste of time Science, Technology and the Environment Manatees paddle to warm water to escape Fla. chill	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow                  S&P 500       $1259.78   0.00               Nasdaq     $2666.93   +4.05   Local Business Spotlight National After holiday spree, doubts about economy linger Starbucks: Kraft not meeting expectations US bison ranchers struggle to meet consumer demand Post office marks new first-class stamps 'forever' Airlines raise fares on many US routes International Fuel consumption falls in Iran after subsidy cut Energy Oil rise above $91 in light end-of-year trading Markets Dow finishes up, Nasdaq down amid thin trading Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln  $3.029-$3.129 Bloomington $3.099-$3.199 Springfield $2.989-$3.199 www.illinoisgasprices.com                        Grain futures trade higher; livestock prices fall Logan County FSA newsletter Agriculture News Elsewhere Corn, soybean donors provide 229,000 meals in Illinois Agriculture could benefit from St. Louis-China trade deal Soybean Yield Challenge winners are announced 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

Our photographers have been searching high and low to find some youngsters playing in the snow. Karen Hargis finally caught this family together at Kickapoo Creek Park, but if you have a great picture of kids being kids in December, please send it in for our Community page. Picture by Karen Hargis (Click picture for larger image.)
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This handout image provided by the U.S. Postal Service shows some of the new stamps to be released this year. AP photo/USPS
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Annual box office down a bit from 2009 record Space flight and Civil War saluted in new stamps Sweden: 3 men convicted of unnoticed art theft Arts & Letters Daily founder Denis Dutton dies Dudamel, Smiley special highlights music education Time Warner Cable customers may lose TV networks LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian to wed MTV 'Teen Mom' star faces domestic battery charges Reese Witherspoon announces plans for 2nd marriage Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised December 29     Grab Your Fork Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Webb (14) is sent flying by a hit from Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel (22) in the first half of an NFL football game Tuesday in Philadelphia. The Vikings won 24-14 over the Eagles, making the Bears the second seed in the NFC and gaining them a first-round bye. AP photo by Michael Perez
Today's Top Sports Stories Ohio State players apologize for NCAA problems Iowa outlasts Missouri 27-24 at Insight Bowl NC State tops WVU 23-7 in Champs Sports Bowl Paterno: 'Honest to goodness,' no plans to quit Local Sports Railers struggle in 42-32 win over Decatur Eisenhower Logan Lanes: Tuesday Super Trios Pro Basketball Boozer, Deng help Bulls beat Bucks NBA-best Spurs rout Bryant and reeling Lakers Pro Football Webb, Peterson help Vikings upset Eagles 24-14 Vick, Brady, 4 rookies make Pro Bowl Union: NFL players, owners sense urgency in talks Recent Sports News Index	2010-2011 Railer Basketball (Click Here)

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