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Ed and Ronda Malkowski get ready to make chili for today's chili fest at the Owl's Roost at 427 Pulaski St. The event is to help with Main Street Lincoln beautification projects for the summer. There will be a display of some of the projects that are being planned. The event runs  between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. with tickets available at the Owl's Roost. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
Sunday morning: Quick start leads Railers past Moline 58-42 Ameren asks ICC for electric, gas delivery charge hikes Committee develops marketing strategy for 1 percent sales tax referendum Oglesby Ave. bridge closed to traffic Oglesby Avenue bridge -- album ALMH annual report mailed to community Railers' strong finish takes Glenwood 61-42 This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories Lincoln/Logan County Sports Commission would strengthen community's economy Christian Village to offer estate planning seminar Lincoln Christian University presents 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' March 24-26 Can the wheels on the bus still go round? Social service providers outraged over Quinn's proposed cuts This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  Feb. 18 Zion Lutheran honor roll, Lincoln College honor roll and Joseph Ahrends 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      In this photo taken Thursday, Chicago rapper and alderman candidate Che "Rhymefest" Smith, right, participates in the 20th Ward candidate forum in Chicago. Seated from left are incumbent Alderman Willie Cochran, George Davis and the Rev. Andre Smith. A record number of people are seeking Chicago City Council positions in Tuesday's election, with a major changeover expected in the 50-seat council. Experts predict up to 20 new aldermen and a likely power shift that could make or break the career of Mayor Richard Daley's successor. AP photo by Charles Rex Arbogast
Local Sunday morning: Quick start leads Railers past Moline 58-42 Committee develops marketing strategy for 1 percent sales tax referendum Oglesby Ave. bridge closed to traffic Oglesby Avenue bridge -- album ALMH annual report mailed to community Railers' strong finish takes Glenwood 61-42 CLOSE UP:  Feb. 18 Zion Lutheran honor roll, Lincoln College honor roll and Joseph Ahrends 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 Rahm a calm, cool candidate in City Hall bid National Officer shot in upstate NY melee dies; gunman dead Police seek help solving 2002 LA double killing Pa. judge guilty of racketeering in kickback case AP source: Feds drop criminal probe against Mozilo NY county closes crime lab over drug test errors Oil spill claims chief announces new payment rules New Facebook status options applauded by gay users Politics & Government Obama promotes jobs by way of education Obama urges Bahrain's king to show restraint Clinton urges Pakistan to implement reforms House passes sweeping cuts to domestic programs Conservatives lose effort for deeper spending cuts House effort to restrict labor wage law fails California congresswoman talks of own abortion Report: Congressman urged to get psychiatric help Postage rates going up but not for most letters Aide planning tell-all about time with Palin Wis. rallies renew history of political activism International 4 thrown to deaths from bridge in southern Mexico Afghanistan: Attackers raid bank, kill at least 3 Peru: Soccer stadium stands collapse, injuring 117 Al-Qaida No. 2 issues video after Egypt upheaval Veteran Egypt activist sees revolution as ongoing Yemen security forces kill protester Bahrain pulls back military; protesters stand firm Libya: Benghazi tense as police leave the streets Pressure on China to back G-20 deal on imbalances Pirates hijack 4 Americans; US mulls responses ODD & Extraordinary Mamma Mia! Actors appear with amped-up brides Mexico teen on hunger strike for royal invite UK royal wedding draws tasteless merchandise Science, Technology and the Environment NASA picks Thursday for Discovery's final launch After 5 years of quiet, sun gets a bit stormy Feds outline options for mining near Grand Canyon	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow                  S&P 500       $1343.01   +2.58               Nasdaq     $2833.95   +2.37   Local Business Spotlight National Obama promotes jobs by way of education AP source: Feds drop criminal probe against Mozilo Regulators close 4 Ga., Calif. banks; 22 in 2011 New Facebook status options applauded by gay users International Bernanke urges nations to help ease trade gaps Pressure on China to back G-20 deal on imbalances Ford plans to team with Sollers in Russia Energy Oil prices rise as Middle East clashes continue Markets Dow notches 3rd straight week of gains Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln  $3.099-$3.199 Bloomington $3.149-$3.299 Springfield $3.139-$3.299 www.illinoisgasprices.com Check out the LDN 2011 Business Profiles Magazine: LOGAN COUNTY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES                        Logan County FSA newsletter Agriculture News Elsewhere Vilsack announces USDA plans under 2012 budget Apply for National FFA's New Century Farmer Conference Farmdoc 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

A look at the roadway on the Oglesby Avenue bridge shows some digging was done during a recent city and IDOT inspection. The bridge has been closed to traffic with particulars of the findings to come later. Picture by Mike Fak  (Click on picture for larger image.)
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Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin answers questions during a public appearance at the Long Island Association meeting and luncheon in Woodbury, N.Y., on Thursday. A former aide has written a tell-all book about his time working for Palin. AP photo by Craig Ruttle
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Aide planning tell-all about time with Palin Metalwork, Mongol warrior vie for odd-book prize Ousted Time Inc. leader defends short tenure Tell-all on WikiLeaks' Assange coming out in March Police seek help solving 2002 LA double killing CBS News veteran Friedman leaving Alaska says TV miners shouldn't have killed bear Cable networks plan flood of royal wedding shows Rapper Rhymefest could be on Chicago City Council Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised February 14     Grab Your Fork Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa
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Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, center, talks to reporters Friday in Los Angeles during media availability for the NBA All-Star basketball game. AP photo by Jae C. Hong
Today's Top Sports Stories Sunday morning: Quick start leads Railers past Moline 58-42 Railers' strong finish takes Glenwood 61-42 NFL, union mum after mediated negotiations start Keselowski scraping Daytona 500 details together Local Sports Logan Lanes: Jay Bird League Baseball News OF Jim Edmonds announces his retirement at 40 Howard looks to rebound from an off year Kimbrel ready to pick up where Wagner left off Dontrelle Willis gets a chance from Reds Pro Basketball Celtics, Heat vs. Kobe in LA's All-Star game Recent Sports News Index	2010-2011 Railer Basketball (Click Here)

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