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				Still 
				more proof that Logan County is the busiest community in central 
				Illinois. At left, architect John Bishop leads media on a tour 
				through the new Lincoln Center at Lincoln College. At right, chamber ambassadors, officials, family and well-wishers help the 
				Patel family cut the ribbon at their new 
				Best 
				Western Lincoln Inn on Lincoln's southwest side. And this all happened 
				yesterday morning. 
				
				Pictures by Mike Fak 
				and Jan Youngquist (Click on pictures for larger images.) 
  
				
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