Darren Bailey is one Republican who will be on the June 28th primary ballot as the candidate to oppose Governor J.B. Pritzker in the November election.

On Saturday, Bailey was in Lincoln for a "meet and greet" opportunity at the Lincoln Banquet Center.

In today's edition, learn what he had to say to Logan County voters.

Photo by Angela Reiners          [Click on image for larger version]

Mid-day Notice
The Third Street closure has been postponed indefinitely

As part of the ComEd Lincoln MGP project, Third Street between Decatur and Maple Streets will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic starting today, Tuesday, April 12th and running through Saturday, April 16th.

Full access to the Logan County Department of Public Health will be available throughout the week.

Question concerning this closure should be addressed to the Lincoln Street Department at 217-732-4655.

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A multi-vehicle accident involving this semi-tractor-trailer cars and trucks occurred Monday evening prior to dusk blocking the southbound lanes of Interstate 55 at the 129-mile post for quite some time.

Traffic was diverted off of I-55 while crews worked to clean up the accident site.

Thanks to Rosana Melo for sending photos.

First photo by Rosana Melo, second photo by Jan Youngquist
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