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Concrete repairs. A work crew rips up a badly damaged section of concrete pad at the Walmart Supercenter on Woodlawn Road. Picture by Karen Hargis (Click on picture for larger image.)
Richard Longworth to speak today at Lincoln College IEPA and county officials address illegal burns and nuisance fires Middletown issues addressed Crime victim advocate brings victim needs to public attention State cuts threaten important service Illinois unemployment rate dips to 11.2 percent UI students get higher tuition, new president This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories U of I Extension advises on cutbacks Logan County to be melded with Menard and Sangamon County briefs: Board sets salaries for elected officials' next terms City briefs: City tells LCU to come back next year, announces committee assignments and more LCHS senior awards winners -- in Community (PDF) Little towns have big voice with lobbyists Lt. gov candidate Plummer won't release tax info This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  May 21 LCU study tour, Habitat, Lincoln Writers Club and YMCA basketball camp in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Looking for a great recipe? Check out Grab Your Fork Sponsored by
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News...    sponsored by      In this Wednesday photo, Pete the Moose stands on a game preserve in Irasburg, Vt. Pete, who became a cause celebre after the state of Vermont ordered him removed from the preserve or put down, is getting a reprieve. He will be allowed to stay on the preserve under a compromise fashioned by state lawmakers in the waning hours of their session last week. AP photo by Alison Redlich
Local Richard Longworth to speak today at Lincoln College IEPA and county officials address illegal burns and nuisance fires Middletown issues addressed Crime victim advocate brings victim needs to public attention State cuts threaten important service CLOSE UP:  May 21 LCU study tour, Habitat, Lincoln Writers Club and YMCA basketball camp in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance National Police: 2 suspects dead after Ark. officers slain Police: Body found is 12-year-old Colorado girl A month in, outrage over Gulf oil spill grows EPA demands a less toxic dispersant in Gulf spill At worst, oil spewed already could fill 102 gyms Month into Gulf spill, fishermen see bleak future Is Dora the Explorer an illegal immigrant? Conservatives make changes to Texas curriculum Texas man faked way into Army Targeted for death, Vt. moose gets a reprieve Politics & Government Obama aims for better mileage years into future Rodent scurries by as Obama lauds Wall Street vote Intelligence director knew his days were numbered Consumer watchdog eyes lenders in new bank rules IRS issues rules for health tax credits Report: Airport watchers miss 16 linked to terror US, Britain and Germany to discuss debt crisis Dem family feud could cost party Hawaii seat Weather The nation's weather International UN Command to launch SKorea warship sinking probe Clinton: NKorea must face consequences for attack Pentagon won't say ship sinking is an act of war Moms to meet 3 Americans held in Iran again today 'Immediate' US aid in drug war slow to help Mexico US rifles not suited to warfare in Afghan hills Madrid airport bombers given 1,000-year sentences PM calls for reconciliation to heal Thai divide Jews in Arab east Jerusalem defy Obama peace push Toyota recalls Lexus cars in Japan, US to follow Red roofs invade Chinese city, angering residents ODD & Extraordinary Woman thought to be dead found alive in Croatia Dutch start driving exam for those who fear test Wisconsin court gives inmate gift: 4 bikini photos Residents with tone alert radios get weird message Man tells cops God told him to stroll in the nude 1794 silver dollar sells for record $7.85 million Police: Carjack suspect leaves ID in victim's car Hundreds of large feral rats found in N.M. home Cops: Conn. high school coach gave students vodka Science, Technology and the Environment Astronauts make 3rd and final spacewalk of mission Japan launches satellite for 2-year study of Venus Expanded hospital opens at Calif. aquarium	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $10193.39   +125.38            S&P500       $1087.69   +16.10            NASDAQ     $2229.04   +25.03   Local Sunney Art Center to host an art camp June 7-11 National PepsiCo to invest additional $2.5B in China International German lawmakers approve euro rescue package APNewsBreak: Opel workers agree on restructuring Singapore, Hong Kong surpass US in competitiveness Abbott buys unit of Piramal Healthcare for $3.7B Energy Oil falls below $70 amid Europe growth fears Markets Stocks point lower after biggest drop in a year European markets steady ahead of German vote Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA Don Panchito MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.669 Bloomington $2.849 - $2.899 Springfield $2.819 - $2.969                        Foundation sprays, leaf diseases and tomato care By John Fulton  Logan County FSA E-News May newsletter 2010 DCP/ACRE sign-up under way Agriculture prices sell off with other commodities Agriculture News Elsewhere   Weather Market Commentary It's almost corn rootworm time, entomologist says Later dates show possible growing efficacy of Bt hybrids EZRegs Website Keeps Track of Environmental Regulations That Affect Ag More... Recent Rural Review News Index Upcoming Civic Events              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

Although this looks like a toy train layout, it isn't. A diesel locomotive rests on a spur track at the Elkhart elevator, waiting for the next time it needs to haul a trainload of grain to markets. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
Personalities of the Week Honoring those who honor our vets: the Lincoln American Legion Post 263 Honor Guard Monthlong all-county food drive updated YMCA notes Library notes  Park district notes  Chamber Monday memo Graduates: Carroll Catholic Chester-East Lincoln Hartsburg-Emden High School Hartsburg-Emden Junior High Illini Central High School Lincoln College Lincoln Community High School Mount Pulaski High School New Holland-Middletown Olympia High School Olympia Middle School West Lincoln-Broadwell Zion Lutheran, Lincoln Schedule of area school graduations School menus Illini Central activities  (PDF)  Community Calendar of Events Submit entry for LDN Calendar of Events Friends and Family in the Military  Sponsored by AMVETS Sponsors of the Veterans Honor Roll bricks Community News & Events   CLOSE UP:  May 21 LCU study tour, Habitat, Lincoln Writers Club and YMCA basketball camp in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Upcoming Civic Events
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Police officers search for clues as they pack up the frames of stolen paintings outside the Paris Museum of Modern Art on Thursday, following the report of five paintings having been stolen. Police and prosecutors say a lone thief has taken five paintings worth a total of euro500 million ($613 million), including works by Picasso and Matisse and Modigliani. See story below. AP photo by Jacques Brinon
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Paintings worth millions stolen from Paris museum Taylor prosecutors want Naomi Campbell to testify Warrant for Lohan recalled after bond posted Lawyer airs unpublished intro to Malcolm X classic Pee-Wee leaving the playhouse for Broadway stint TV's Top Chefs star in online university Court spares infomercial pitchman from jail Parents group angry at title of CBS series Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised May 20     NEW! Food & Recipes Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa Chad's Blind
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In this May 29, 2008, file photo, broadcaster Doug Collins chats before the Los Angeles Lakers played the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference basketball finals in Los Angeles. Collins has agreed to terms to coach the Philadelphia 76ers. Collins will replace the fired Eddie Jordan. AP file photo by Kevork Djansezian
Today's Top Sports Stories Stellar pitching highlights 1Q of MLB season Bump Day could be extra intense at Indy NCAA mulling options for bigger March Madness Redskins' Shanahan: 'Wait and see' on Moss, doctor MLB.com baseball standings Local Sports Lincoln Heat 12U team scores Pro Basketball AP source: 76ers agree to terms with Collins Wait is on for free agency, Lakers-Celtics finals Baseball Angels, Santana shut down White Sox 6-5 Ibanez's RBI single lifts Phillies past Cubs Pena hits 2 HRs, Rays sweep Yanks for 6th W in row Griffey helps M's with pinch single to beat Jays Recent Sports News Index	LCHS Athletics

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