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Thursday, February 26, 2009
Today's Top Stories
Top Stories from the past week
Feb. 25
Lincoln to see new mayor and 2 new aldermen take the ropes come May 4
Snyder wins mayoral race; newcomers Turner and Wilmert win; incumbent Armbrust maintains seat -- the numbers
Election night -- pictorial
A frosty reception for an embattled senator
Illinois special Senate election idea hits trouble
Feb. 24
News bulletin: Martinek gets latest nod for city clerk position
A life in miniature: the Anita King story A passion, a gift shared
Anita King's 'Kingsville' (pictorial)
Skydive 'boogie' could paint more color into Lincoln's summer skies
Burris attending Obama speech to Congress
Feb. 23
Personality of the Week All career paths led tourism director to Lincoln: Geoff Ladd
LCHS speech team has 3 place in state
A new transparency in Illinois government? Gov. Quinn creates website to track state stimulus spending
McConnell seeks quick ethics guidance on Burris
Railer defense shuts down Moline 48-33 -- in sports
Feb. 21
Lincoln College to institute cost reductions Furlough days, temporary salary cuts avert layoffs
County clerk explains voting opportunities
Accelerated bachelor's degree program expands to Lincoln College
'50s sock hop at Northwest Elementary (pictorial)
Billions in stimulus bill for Illinois projects
More than 1 million taxpayers have e-filed in the 1st 30 days of tax season
Railers 51, Lanphier 44. Showdown with Southeast for conference title next Friday
Feb. 20
Lincoln city clerk nominee withdraws candidacy. Logan GOP accepting resumes through Sunday
Illinois Gov. Quinn says Sen. Burris should resign
Illinois House panel recommends concealed-weapon law
Gov. Pat Quinn names key staff members
Burris saga is corruption deja vu for Illinois
Senate and House Republicans renew call for special election to oust Burris
Rockets trade Rafer Alston to Magic, acquire Kyle Lowry and Brian Cook -- in sports
WLNX, Relay for Life, youth archery, Quilters at Heart, parent-child book club and Parkinson's support group in Close Up By Mike Fak
Feb. 19
Feds subpoena Patti Blagojevich, seeking documents, e-mails
New academic vice president named at Lincoln College, Lincoln
Deborah Ihrer gets GOP nod for city clerk position
Roland Burris feels the heat as questions swirl
State unemployment service goes to 16-hour days to help Illinoisans
Bomke: 1,500 new bills and counting for state legislature this session
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