State recognition for volunteerism goes to Jackie Baker and Theresa Richert.

Pictured from left are Amy Martin, acting deputy director of the Office of Regional Outreach, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; Jacquelyn Baker of Main Street Lincoln, Volunteer of the Year 2011; Lauren Adkins, manager of the Field Services Division, National Main Street Center, National Trust for Historic Preservation; Mitzi Brandenburg, coordinator of the Illinois Main Street program in the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; and Theresa Richert of Main Street Lincoln, Volunteer of the Year 2011. More information is in today's Top Stories.

Picture supplied by Main Street Illinois