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Dean May with his 1927 International Harvester pickup truck was on his way to an antique car and tractor show this weekend. In the truck bed is a McCormick-Deering gas engine that was used to saw wood, dump corn and grind seed back in the day. Picture by Karen Hargis (Click on picture for larger image.)
Katie's on her way to Wrigley This morning Katie Dobey got into a St. Clara's Manor van and is headed to the Cubs game. What Katie doesn't know is that the Cubs are going to give her an official Cubs jersey when she gets there. Have fun, Katie! (Click on picture for larger image.) Katie leaves for Wrigley -- in pictures Smiley takes Logan County wind to Windy City Robison named executive VP for Christian Homes Local band Shiftin' Gears to release CD Pieces of earliest known Lincoln document reunited after 145 years Business supporters struggle in difficult climate Quinn signs pension reform into law University chiefs look past state funding This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories Lawn mower run for food pantry and audit of cable fees brought before city council City briefs: Lighting program, EMC contract reduction, health insurance costs and racetrack discussed Chamber wraps up Stimulus Raffle Tourism bureau to host annual celebration April 25 Airport Daze celebrating aviation milestones in Logan County May 1 Christian Village volunteer appreciation luncheon -- in pictures The Sound of Illinois Barbershop Chorus at the new Lincoln Center April 25 Special education schools plead for fewer cuts Illinois lawmakers eye major telecom rewrite This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  April 13 Christian Child Care, Lincoln Parent Center, Salvation Army of Logan County, Wash.-Monroe honor roll, Emma Nobbe, Megan Opperman and Nate Stuckey benefit in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Looking for a great recipe? Check out Grab Your Fork Sponsored by
Logan County ag producers and suppliers look forward to a productive year in 2010.    This online supplement to Lincoln Daily News features articles and interviews with some of the experts in the field, reflecting on the 2009 growing season and projecting ahead about production and industry trends for 2010.   Click here for the online flip-book version        LETTERS TO THE EDITOR                                    Submit letter to editor online Community Action director asks for census cooperation Recent Letters to the Editor Submit a letter to the editor online CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO 10 YEARS OF STORIES IN THE LDN ARCHIVES Recent Perspectives Articles

News...    sponsored by      Steel beams salvaged from the World Trade Center are transported across the George Washington Bridge in New York (foreground) on their way to Coatesville, Penn., on Wednesday. A mile-long convoy of 28 tractor-trailers carried 500 tons of steel from the twin towers to become the centerpiece of a planned National Iron and Steel Museum in Coatsville, Penn., where the steel was created 41 years ago. AP photo/David Goldman
Local Katie leaves for Wrigley -- in pictures Smiley takes Logan County wind to Windy City Robison named executive VP for Christian Homes Local band Shiftin' Gears to release CD CLOSE UP:  April 13 Christian Child Care, Lincoln Parent Center, Salvation Army of Logan County, Wash.-Monroe honor roll, Emma Nobbe, Megan Opperman and Nate Stuckey benefit in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance State Relative in custody after 4 killed in Chicago home National Pulitzer-prize winning photog foils bank robbery Officials: Cops coerced boys in NJ gang-rape case Octuplets mom avoids foreclosure on home Backers defend AZ crackdown on illegal immigrants SF prosecutors knew about crime lab tech problems Former Gov. Bush: Still in charge at the Capitol? Settlers vs. Indians board game rankles tribes World Trade Center steel makes way home to Pa. Politics & Government Senate to take up $18B jobless benefits bill AP-GfK poll: Resistance to health care bill strong CAPITAL CULTURE: Pelosi braces for midterms FACT CHECK: An echo is heard in Wall Street debate No audio for broadcasters in Supreme Court case Tea party ending tour in capital it loves to hate Admiral: Smaller-scale terror plots a big concern Mementoes at Arlington graves form archival record Weather and Climate The nation's weather International Iceland's volcanic ash halts flights across Europe Bodies pile up after quake kills 600-plus in China At least 9 dead as blasts hit Myanmar festivities Russia suspends all adoptions to US families Gunfire at deposed president's rally in Kyrgyzstan Poland tackles security challenge of state funeral Civilian bomb injuries soar in south Afghanistan Senegal criticized for abusive Islamic schools Israeli police: Ex-PM Olmert suspect in bribe case ODD & Extraordinary Dead man wins mayor's race in small Tennessee town Police: NJ suspect tried to gnaw off fingertips No fish story: Man jailed for weighting fish Osprey's fumble cuts power to thousands in Maine Mustache advocacy group seeks tax break Wis. farmer has world's tallest horse Tater not: Deputies find cocaine posing as spud Pa. judge tosses burned-by-price-scanner suit Police: Man sets home ablaze with pot bong Wis. company's longer T-shirts keep assets covered Police: Motel guest hits man in head with snake Science, Technology and the Environment NASA: Extra spacewalk to fix valve won't be needed US military testing high-tech dirigibles in Utah Decision on Cape Cod wind project due this month Obama: America's still got adventures in space	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $11144.57   +21.46            S&P500       $1211.67   +1.02            NASDAQ     $2515.69   +10.83   Local Robison named executive VP for Christian Homes National Foreclosure rates surge, biggest jump in 5 years JPMorgan Chase earns $3.3B in Q1 on strong trading Toyota conducts safety tests on all SUV models New tax breaks cause confusion, enforcement issues International Iceland's volcanic ash halts flights across Europe Economic forecast: Germany to grow by 1.5 percent EU sees deflation risk if no reforms Energy Oil hovers below $85 amid Asian, US demand growth Markets Stock futures fall, point to lower opening European stocks gain on China economic growth Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA Don Panchito MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.849 Bloomington $2.909- $2.969 Springfield $2.899 -- $2.929     Logan County ag producers and suppliers look forward to a productive year in 2010.    This online supplement to Lincoln Daily News features articles and interviews with some of the experts in the field, reflecting on the 2009 growing season and projecting ahead about production and industry trends for 2010.   Click here for the online flip-book version                            Early spring pests and to-do list By John Fulton  USDA Farm Service Agency March newsletter 2010 DCP/ACRE sign-up under way Agriculture futures, livestock prices mixed Agriculture News Elsewhere   Weather Market Commentary USDA Announces $25 Million Available for Conservation Innovation Grants U of I Study Suggests Ways to Add Value for Cattle Feeders More... Recent Rural Review News Index Upcoming Civic Events              CLASSIFIED ADS Place an ad online     Classified Rates & Info     HAPPY ADS! Announcements Auctions Autos/Vehicles Employment Free Legal Notices Lost & Found Misc. for Sale Pets/Animals Real Estate Rentals Services Wanted

The Lincoln Wendy's is back in business. Yesterday, staff did a final cleaning to the completely remodeled eatery on Lincoln's west side. It is open for sit-down dining and drive-through orders this morning. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
Personality of the Week A century is not enough 101-year-old Katie Dobey continues lifelong passion for Cubs Katie's poem VFW Post 1756 April calendar YMCA notes Library notes  Park district notes  Oasis notes  School menus Illini Central activities  (PDF) Community Calendar of Events Submit entry for LDN Calendar of Events Friends and Family in the Military  Sponsored by AMVETS Sponsors of the Veterans Honor Roll bricks Community News & Events   CLOSE UP:  April 13 Christian Child Care, Lincoln Parent Center, Salvation Army of Logan County, Wash.-Monroe honor roll, Emma Nobbe, Megan Opperman and Nate Stuckey benefit in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Upcoming Civic Events
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In this Sept. 21, 2008, file photo, Matt Stone, left, and Trey Parker, creators of "South Park," attend the Comedy Central Emmy After Party in Los Angeles. The pair intend to take their TV series to Broadway in 2011. AP file photo/Shea Walsh
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts 'South Park' creators plan B'way musical for 2011 Major Picasso exhibit to open at NYC's Met museum Comedy Central picks up 'The Onion Sports Network' CNN's Larry King files for divorce from 7th wife Radio show by comic Steve Harvey coming to TV Sheriff: Filming of Seagal's 'Lawman' suspended Columbia gets film rights to Larsson books Model shift: Could older be the new black? Deadline extended for Hollywood sign land purchase NFL to help produce Broadway play Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised April 6     NEW! Food & Recipes Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa Chad's Blind
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Lincoln members of Pool Hall Junkies who participated in the BCA pool tournament on April 10 were (left to right) Tim Heath, tourney coordinator; Gus Otto, third-place winner and owner of the hall; Dustin Tibbs, fourth place; Bobby McGuire, first place; and David Brainard, tourney coordinator. Not pictured were Tony Gun, second place, and Danny "Reno" Taylor, fifth place, both from Clinton. There were 47 tournament participants from Logan County, Clinton, Bloomington and Peoria. Picture supplied by Nancy Otto
Today's Top Sports Stories Bulls get last playoff spot, Texas rematch set Dolphins land go-to guy in WR Brandon Marshall MLB.com baseball standings Pro Basketball AP source: 76ers will fire Jordan after 1 season Durant becomes NBA's youngest scoring champ Stern: NBA will discuss issue of resting players Baseball Cards beat winless Astros; Houston drops to 0-8 Cubs score 4 in 8th, beat Brewers 7-6 Quentin's slam lifts White Sox over Blue Jays 11-1 Pineiro pitches slumping Angels past Yankees 5-3 Aaron's hometown gives Hall of Fame-style honor Cantu extends hit & RBI streak to lead Marlins  Racing Ex-driver loses suit to force return of car Recent Sports News Index	LCHS Athletics Lincoln College Athletics