A tractor-trailer on Interstate 55 close to Broadwell caught fire yesterday afternoon. The quick-thinking driver separated his cab from the trailer as he waited for emergency responders to arrive.

Picture by Phil Bertoni (Click on picture for larger image)

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•  Lincoln farmers markets spreading out

• Weather could be worse, and it's heading our way Winter storm warning in effect till 6 a.m. Friday

• Polar Plunge preregistration event Jan. 14

• LCHS electricity class wires up classrooms

• Illinois has 4th-wettest year on record

• Southeast spoils home bid for Alexander's 600th win 67-55 -- in Sports

• IEMA launches 12-month preparedness effort

• Quinn rejects rival's call for early release info

• U of I to trim $82 million from budget

• Cold grips much of US; Fla. races to save crops

Yesterday's Top Stories

• City briefs: Council remembers Sullivan, banks Ameren check, looks forward to new year

• Outdoor warning siren and EAS test today

• 'Round Two' of Economic Development Summit to take place on Jan. 23

• Lela Stelter named Christian Village employee of the year

• Girl Scouts kick off annual cookie sale

• Reminder: Today last day to register for Feb. 2 primary election

• New year provides new opportunity to manage diabetes correctly

• Community Action surveys low-income needs

• Quinn taps Chicago alderman who advocates for consumers as state Commerce Commission chair

• World, National News

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