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\\          City Alderman Nathan Turner's seat was shrouded in black at last night's workshop. The young alderman died unexpectedly on Sunday. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln.  A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Neighbors to Nations Community Church in Lincoln.   Picture by Nila Smith
City briefs: Council mourns Nathan Turner; Fifth St. traffic signal gets set for vote; Fifth St. Road project sends council into executive session Flags at Lincoln City Hall, the Logan County Courthouse and local government buildings will be at half-staff through Saturday at 2 p.m. to honor the memory of Alderman Nathan Turner. Notice to snow removal contractors Madigan: Lawmakers to help pick Quinn running mate Ill. universities make plea for state money Small earthquake wakes up northern Ill. No damage reported following early morning earthquake Latest plan to cut farm subsidies likely dead Tips for driving in snow and ice Round 2: Blizzards hit Mid-Atlantic to New York Yesterday's Top Stories Personalities of the Week When they cook it, we will come School, community and businesses serve up a great fundraiser LCHS early dismissal Tuesday at 1:45 p.m. Updated winter weather advisory Blowing snow 6 p.m. Tuesday to noon Wednesday Bowling a perfect game is in the family blood Mount Pulaski requests motorists don't park on city streets, due to winter storm forecast Quinn: Lt. governor hopefuls should speak up CLOSE UP: Feb. 9th Lincoln Youth Wrestling, Humane Society, Andy Fitzpatrick, Eric Graue and Tucker Biesenthal 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 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 briefs: Council mourns Nathan Turner; Fifth St. traffic signal gets set for vote; Fifth St. Road project sends council into executive session Notice to snow removal contractors CLOSE UP: Feb. 9th Lincoln Youth Wrestling, Humane Society, Andy Fitzpatrick, Eric Graue and Tucker Biesenthal 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 Rare earthquake rattles northern Ill.; no damage Ex-cop's hearing feels like real murder trial Ex-gov. to answer revised corruption charges National Teen arrested in killing of LA anti-gang counselor New report: Consumers spent modestly in January NY senator who dragged girlfriend fights expulsion Politics & Government Obama would OK health bill minus items he pursued Obama speaks hopefully of movement on jobs bill Obama, Palin trade telling jibes over crib sheets Senate Democrats unveil jobs package Latest plan to cut farm subsidies likely dead Despite all the nice talk, partisanship reigns NY governor says he'll step aside only 'in a box' Former Va. governor urges DNC chairman's firing PROMISES, PROMISES: War widows' futile fight The Nation's Weather Round 2: Blizzards hit Mid-Atlantic to New York Storm dumps rain, hail, snow in S. California The nation's weather International Haiti: Doctor says vendor may have been in rubble 27 days Official: Suicide attack kills 10 in NW Pakistan Britain discloses secret data on terror prisoner Reuters: US military releases Iraqi photographer US wants UN debate on Iran's human rights Ukraine vote count shows win for Yanukovych Kenya relocates thousands of animals to game park ODD & Extraordinary Man shoots himself in leg outside Fla. gun store Man claims Va. deputies beat him for burping Man allegedly steals ambulance with patient inside NJ's Bicycle Bandit pleads guilty to 8 bank jobs Makeup bandit returns after 6-month absence Complaint claims mayor uses mute button on speakers Dog waste piling up at Wyoming forest trails NY boy, 11, faces charges over pencil attack Science, Technology and the Environment Space shuttle Endeavour pulls in at space station Byzantine-era street uncovered in Jerusalem	Upcoming Civic Events
Health News                                             sponsored by Health News Being bored could be bad for your health Changes proposed in how psychiatrists diagnose Lawmaker's death a reminder of surgery risks Births at ALMH  H1N1 Flu This week's LCDPH flu fact   It's NOT too late to vaccinate Illinois Flu Hotline: 866-848-2094 For Spanish: 866-241-2138 H1N1 statistics, questions and answers From the Illinois Department of Public Health General information on H1N1 flu (swine flu) From the CDC Recent Health & Fitness News Index

Local Click here to submit your business press release National AP sources: FAA eyes hefty fines for American Airgas board rejects Air Products' buyout offer S&P cuts outlook on Citigroup, Bank of America Bob Evans income up but misses expectations in 3Q International Toyota starts fixing Priuses recalled in Japan Honda adds 437,000 cars to global air bag recall EU nations' reality: Greece's woes are theirs, too Greek unions launch 1st assault on austerity plan Bank of England expects slow economic recovery Sanofi-Aventis Q4 profit up on swine flu vaccines Rio Tinto employees to stand trial in China Energy Oil drops to near $73 amid jump in US supplies Markets Stock futures higher on Greece bailout hopes Greece leads markets higher amid EU rescue hopes Other Recent Business News Index	Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA
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Modern technology kept track of last week's vote totals. Replacing the old green chalkboard on election night, computers have made election results available a little more than an hour after polls close. Picture by Mike Fak
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Ellen DeGeneres hit the right notes with "American Idol" viewers. Fans took to the Internet to express their pleasant surprise over the funny lady's debut as the singing competition's fourth judge. Picture from Associated Press
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Cypress Mountain, British Columbia, the venue for next week's Winter Olympic Games, is having to truck in snow due to the warm weather. They are more than welcome to come and get ours. Picture by Associated Press
Today's Top Sports Stories McCamey gets 27, Illinois shocks No. 11 Wisconsin Helicopters and trucks bring snow to Cypress 6 NHL teams to open 2010-11 season in Europe Local Sports Logan Lanes: Tuesday Super Trios Jay Bird League Railer Nation Complete Railer season archives Local College Sports Red Lions men defeat St. Louis Christian Red Lions women play Trinity Christian College Basketball Wall, Cousins lead No. 3 UK over Bama 66-55 Racing Money woes ease in NASCAR, sponsors seek bargains Baseball News Jacque Jones gets minor league deal from Twins Astros RHP Lyon recovering from shoulder surgery Pro Basketball James leads Cavaliers to 12th straight win Carmelo returns to help Nuggets beat Mavs 127-91 Recent Sports News Index	2009 Railer Basketball LCHS Athletics Lincoln College Athletics