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Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013
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Ward 1 Steve Allen	Ward 2 Linda Franz	Ward 3 The Mourning Family
Ward 4 Bob Huelskoetter	2013 City of Lincoln Citizens of the Year	Mayor's Choice Nila Smith

Monday evening, the Lincoln aldermen and mayor performed one of their favorite tasks of the year. In each ward, aldermen representing the ward selected a person, and in one case this year, an entire family, to be honored as someone who gives their very best to the community. Mayor Keith Snyder also selects one person as his choice. This year's winners were Steve Allen, Linda Franz, the Mourning family, Bob Huelskoetter and Nila Smith. LDN will have further information about the recipients in the Wednesday edition of LDN.

Photos by Nila Smith and Jan Youngquist (Click on images for larger versions.)

'We Are Lincoln'
Group putting words into action — Part 2
New county phone system could cost 62 pct more to install
Carroll Catholic students enjoy caroling at St. Clara's Manor — album
LCHS Choir to perform at Woman's Club on Wednesday

Special feature from
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Who is right in Whoville?

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Special holiday events from our Spiritual Life section

Tuesday

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Wednesday

Noon -- Breastfeeding support group
Noon -- Red Cross blood drive at Lincoln Park District
1 p.m. -- LCHS Choir at Woman's Club

State agriculture employees honored for outstanding service
Urbana-Champaign area clinical studies looking for volunteers living with multiple sclerosis
Lincoln documents found in tiny Republic of San Marino
Community Calendar of Events

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Yesterday's Top Stories

'We Are Lincoln'
Group moves forward with putting words into action — Part 1

Vintage Fare reopens this week in a new downtown location

Logan County sales tax payment received for schools

More than $1M in federal assistance approved for Nov. 17 storm survivors in Illinois

Special feature from LDN's Worship Guide

'Away in a Manger'

Illinois State Police announce official concealed carry website in advance of application process

Illinois Farm Bureau elects new president, vice president

Springfield Clinic achieves Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home status

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High-ranking officials applaud as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center) leaves a mass indoor memorial rally in Pyongyang in this still image taken from video released by North Korean state TV KRT. North Korea's political and military elite publicly pledged their loyalty to leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday, less than a week after he ordered the execution of a powerful family ally in a rare public purge. The young leader was the center of attention at a large memorial in Pyongyang staged to mark the second anniversary of the death of his father, Kim Jong Il.

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'We Are Lincoln'
Group moves forward with putting words into action — Part 2
New county phone system could cost 62 pct more to install
Carroll Catholic students enjoy caroling at St. Clara's Manor — album
LCHS Choir to perform at Woman's Club on Wednesday
Special feature from LDN's Worship Guide
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LCHS Choir at Woman's Club, 'We Are Lincoln' meeting, 'Gifts for Yanks,' 'Atlanta & the KKK'

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State

Brady and Rodriguez release 2012 tax returns
Cook County to allow same-sex marriages for gravely ill
Illinois its own worst enemy for entrepreneurs

When does politicking become a crime?

National

Colorado school gunman's parents say praying for victim

Passenger jet slips off runway taxiing in Wisconsin, no injuries
Wildfire destroys homes along California's scenic coast at Big Sur

Last words revealed in Arizona blaze that killed 19 firefighters

Fires lit by stranded Nevada family failed to attract rescuers
Homeless couple sues Missouri town for asking them to leave
Mega Millions prize on Tuesday could set U.S. lottery record
Florida school named for Ku Klux Klan leader to change title

Politics, Government & Elections

U.S. Senate approval of 2-year budget deal likely this week

U.S. judge says phone surveillance program likely unlawful

Kerry arrives in Manila to strengthen U.S. ties with old ally

Obama to meet tech executives Tuesday on HealthCare.Gov: White House

Senate approves Johnson to head U.S. Homeland Security

U.S. Senate vote on Yellen expected on Thursday: aide

Senate confirms U.S. ambassador to Egypt for State Department post

Outgoing Virginia governor unveils $96B biennial budget

Recount starts in Virginia attorney general's race

House ethics committee sets probe of Radel in cocaine case

Oregon politician gets 6 years for Facebook IPO fraud

International

South Sudan hit by clashes for 2nd day; death toll at least 26

Japan to bolster military, boost Asia ties to counter China

North Korea marks anniversary without Kim Jong Un's aunt

Dennis Rodman back to N.Korea despite political tension

Pakistan says no to military action against Taliban

Singapore to deport 53 after rare riot; drops charges against 7

Exclusive: Syria region where polio found excluded from 2012 vaccination drive

Ukraine leader, boosted by Russia oil supply deal, seeks loans

Ukraine leader seeks cash at Kremlin; Kiev protest planned

Putin's prison amnesty plan set for approval in Russian Duma

GSK to stop paying doctors in overhaul of sales practices

Main Thai opposition party divided over running in election

Merkel elected to 3rd term in parliament vote

Insight: The Luxembourg tax break that helps firms profit from loss

British police rule out military involvement in Princess Diana death

ODD & Extraordinary

Egypt apologies for constitution banner blunder

Science, Technology and the Environment

Scientists prove deadly human MERS virus also infects camels

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State

State announces a multimillion-dollar settlement with Lincoln National Life Insurance

National

Exclusive: Comcast weighs 3 options for Time Warner Cable deal: sources

Google acquires developer of military robots

U.S. factory activity gains steam as production broadens

Lockheed may revise 2014 outlook if U.S. budget deal passes
Ford prices key Lincoln MKC crossover below rivals

General Motors to invest $1.3B in 5 U.S. plants

GM CEO Akerson defends tenure as his exit nears
Washington could cut Fannie, Freddie home loan limits

AIG sells aircraft leasing wing to focus on insurance

SEC seeks $1.1M-plus from ex-Goldman VP Tourre
JPMorgan blocked probe in Madoff case: government official
Jury hears final arguments in insider trading trial of SAC's Steinberg

International

Fonterra challenged in China's fast-growing milk powder market

Greece expects Eurogroup to approve next aid tranche: officials
Insurer RSA faces tough choices to protect credit rating

NZ regulator to prosecute banks over swaps sales to farmers

BlackRock ups stake in Telecom Italia ahead of vote for control
EU to give itself until mid-2014 to work on reform-for-money plan: draft
JPMorgan to sell small investment business in Asia

Energy

Brent eases towards $109, gains prompt selling ahead of Fed meet

Supreme Court rejects oil spill contempt case

Markets

Upbeat data, deals lift Wall Street; traders keep eye on Fed

Nasdaq fails to win dismissal of Facebook IPO lawsuit

Boeing announces $10B buyback, raises dividend
Herbalife's new audit, share rise deal fresh blow to Ackman

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Illinois grain prices in country elevators
State agriculture employees honored for outstanding service
USDA seeks nominations for Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
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Soy Exports Hit Record Value in 2013

Strong Corn Crop Brings Ethanol Demand In Focus

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Last Friday, the Mount Pulaski Grade School third-grade class put on a special musical performance at Vonderlieth Living Center. The students, decked out in some wonderful Christmas hats, sang Christmas carols for the residents.

Photo by Phil Bertoni (Click on image to enlarge.)

Engagement: Dreusicke-Sutkay
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- Kale Patrick Singleton

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LCHS Choir to perform at Woman's Club on Wednesday

'We Are Lincoln'
Group putting words into action — Part 2

'We Are Lincoln'
Group moves forward with putting words into action — Part 1

American Legion seeks support for 69th annual Gifts for Yanks Who Gave

Dinner at the Palms schedules encore performance of 'It's a Mystery to Me: Atlanta & the KKK'

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Carroll Catholic students enjoy caroling at St. Clara's Manor
Logan County sales tax payment received for schools
LCHS speakers perform well in Bloomington
Nathan Ford is the ZLS December Student of the Month
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Senior Life

Article update Dec. 5

Are you prepared for what you'll find when you visit your parents this holiday season? ... In observance of Caregivers Awareness Month, state reminds families about resources to assist them ... Financially surviving the golden years ... 'Gravity' and the long-term care crisis ... Social Security announces 1.5 pct benefit increase for 2014 ... Your will: the overlooked bucket-list item
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Obituaries
Most recent:
- Bohn, Charles L., 93
- Fisher, Gloria M., 87
- Segretto, Salvator "Sam," 88
- Veff, Glenn, 91

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Actor Dwayne Johnson arrives at the world premiere of "Fast Five" at the Cinepolis Lagoon theater in Rio de Janeiro on April 15, 2011.

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Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts

'Fast & Furious' stars lead Forbes list of 2013 top-grossing actors
No sale at auction of Michael Jordan's Chicago-area estate
Nirvana, KISS among 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

R&B singer Chris Brown's probation revoked after D.C. assault charge

Country music legend
Ray Price dies at
87: family spokesman

British police rule out military involvement in Princess Diana death

Netflix wins U.S., int'l rights for 'Breaking Bad' spinoff

Now, it's Snowden: the book and, maybe, the film

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The Lady Wolverine eighth-grade team from West Lincoln-Broadwell will compete In the 8-1A third-place game on Thursday after defeating an undefeated Tonica team but then falling to Danville Schlarman, the same team that defeated them in the championship game last year. The ladies have had a great season, and Logan County is proud of what they have accomplished this year.

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Today's Top Sports Stories

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Lady Wolverines in final four
Lincoln Jr. High wrestling results
LCU Red Lions outrun by Grace Royals
Logan Lanes: Sunday Night Mixed

Football

Tucker's 61-yard FG boosts Ravens over Lions

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U.S. to spend $14M on concussion research, using NFL funds
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Auburn's Malzahn wins Robinson coach of year award

Basketball

Magic 83, Bulls 82

James leads Heat to win over Jazz
Griffin, Clippers power past Spurs
Hawks dump defense-challenged Lakers
Beal returns to carry Wizards to victory over Knicks
Surging Celtics hold off Timberwolves
Smith scores 30 as Pistons upset Pacers
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Northwestern wins 2nd straight, beating Mississippi Valley State
Georgia Tech 74, Kennesaw State 57

Hockey

Crosby leads Penguins to victory over Maple Leafs

Rookie's 1st goal gives Sens OT win over Blues
Stastny records 4 points as Avs stomp Stars
Jets hold to defeat Blue Jackets
Preview: Blackhawks at Predators
NHL standings

Golf

Scott, Tiger and company serve up tasty 2013

Tennis

Nadal and Williams raise the bar sky-high

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Vettel hits Formula One for 4
World champion Worley injured

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Monday, Dec. 16:

'We Are Lincoln'
Group moves forward with putting words into action — Part 1
Vintage Fare reopens this week in a new downtown location
Logan County sales tax payment received for schools
More than $1M in federal assistance approved for Nov. 17 storm survivors in Illinois
Special feature from LDN's Worship Guide
- 'Away in a Manger'
Illinois State Police announce official concealed carry website in advance of application process
Illinois Farm Bureau elects new president, vice president
Springfield Clinic achieves Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home status
Recalls announced
Work or laziness
By Jim Killebrew
The Carpet House is the Chamber Business of the Week
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
LC wrestling results
Logan Lanes: Friday Night Mixed
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