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\\             Abbi Montgomery poses for a picture at Zion Lutheran School on Saturday. The youngster, along with her family, came to have a pancake and sausage breakfast. Another top picture is in our Community section, and a photo album of the day is below.   Picture by Mike Fak
City Alderman Nathan Turner passes away Winter weather advisory update Northern Illinois braces for snowstorm Storm should affect central Ill. as well Mount Pulaski requests motorists don't park on city streets, due to winter storm forecast LCHS speech team has 'super' weekend at regional Zion Lutheran pancake and sausage breakfast -- in pictures Brock Boss continues family tradition of flying Brackney's 42 leads Railers past Normal West 85-75 -- in Sports Complete Super Bowl coverage -- in Sports Dem. lieutenant governor candidate exits Ill. race 'Historic' snow strands countless in Mid-Atlantic Weekend Top Stories Chamber lays out new structure for 2010 to better serve members and community Community Action Head Start Fulton County recruitment Lincoln firm keeps records safe and secure Part 2: What’s inside; how are documents handled; and what are the coming trends in protection and storage? LCHS talks to community: Administrators explain why cuts need to be made, solicit input Railers falter on road, fall to Southeast 67-55 -- in Sports Ill. gov might want to run from his running mate Bicentennial time capsule to be sealed Feb. 12 at presidential library Snow piles up, paralyzing nation's capital Gov't buys $2.5M in Super Bowl ads to boost census CLOSE UP: Feb. 5th LCHS FFA, Carroll Catholic honors, Justin Knauer, Kelsey Laugel, United Way and weekend event reminders all in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance World, National News More... Recent Top Stories Index	Looking for a great recipe? Check out Grab Your Fork Sponsored by CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO 10 YEARS OF STORIES IN THE LDN ARCHIVES
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Local City Alderman Nathan Turner passes away Mount Pulaski requests motorists don't park on city streets, due to winter storm forecast LCHS speech team has 'super' weekend at regional Zion Lutheran pancake and sausage breakfast -- in pictures Brackney's 42 leads Railers past Normal West 85-75 -- in Sports Brock Boss continues family tradition of flying CLOSE UP: Feb. 5th LCHS FFA, Carroll Catholic honors, Justin Knauer, Kelsey Laugel, United Way and weekend event reminders all 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 Dem. lieutenant governor candidate exits Ill. race National Official: Unclear if victims remain in Conn. plant Mom mourns young family killed in RI blaze Convicted Chinese spy to get espionage sentence New legal issue: Payment for child porn victims Credibility key in 9/11 health trials Farm to School program changes kids' views on food Recall information Politics & Government Obama invites GOP leaders to health care talk Clinton-era health aides push to save Obama's plan NY Gov. Paterson meets with lawmakers over future Palin says 'absurd' not to ponder presidential bid THE INFLUENCE GAME: Toyota's powerful DC friends International Body found in airplane wheel well at Tokyo airport 15 soldiers dead, 53 rescued in Kashmir avalanche Aid groups launch Haiti mass vaccination campaign India successfully tests nuclear-capable missile Wild West motif lightens US mood at Afghan base Costa Rica elects 1st woman president in landslide Iran to IAEA: We will increase uranium enrichment NKorea threatens South amid push to restart talks Egypt arrests 3 top Muslim Brotherhood leaders France agrees to sell Russia advanced warship China finds 170 more tons of tainted milk powder World's tallest tower lookout suddenly shuttered ODD & Extraordinary Wyoming suspect flees into police station Alaska dentist fixes injured eagle's broken beak Science, Technology and the Environment Space shuttle blasts off on last night flight The Nation's Weather Today's Weather: A strong storm will move through the Plains 'Historic' snow strands countless in Mid-Atlantic LA area cleans up from storms, new round coming	Upcoming Civic Events
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Redheads were everywhere at Zion Lutheran School on Saturday. The youngsters were at the school to enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast. Picture by Mike Fak
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Not everyone had a "super" Sunday. Ex-NFL star and current analyst Warren Sapp has been released from jail on $1,500 bond after being arrested in Miami Beach on charges he choked a woman in his hotel room. NBC has relieved him of duties pending the charges. Picture from Associated Press
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Drew Brees kisses his son after the New Orleans Saints ended a 42-year drought and won the city's first Super Bowl. Brees was voted the most valuable player of the game. Picture by Associated Press
Complete Super Bowl Coverage Saints win 1st NFL title by beating Colts 31-17 Brees answers 'Who dat?' with MVP performance Too bad Payton can't be MVP of Super Bowl Manning throws away bid for one final comeback La. native Porter seals Saints SB win Who Dat Nation: Super Saints become America's Team New Orleans fetes Saints victory, Carnival season Local Sports Logan Lanes: Sunday Night Mixed Rollin 66ers Major Super Trios Railer Nation Brackney's 42 leads Railers past Normal West 85-75 Complete Railer season archives Local College Sports Red Lions men defeat Crusaders Red Lions women lose to Lady Tigers Recent Sports News Index	2009 Railer Basketball LCHS Athletics Lincoln College Athletics