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Demolition of Illini Car Wash, 710 Woodlawn, began yesterday. The car wash was right next to the former Bob's Roast Beef, which was demolished last fall. So far the city has received no requests for permits for any other work to be done at the site.   Picture by Karen Hargis
Mayor hosts economic summit, round 2 Part 4: Developing strategic plans Greg Willis named ALMH Employee of the Year Quinn says union deal will save $200M Massive prison employee layoffs averted National vice commander visits Lincoln American Legion Post 263 Eaton reports 4Q net income of $1.25 per share Full year net income of $2.27 per share (Eaton Corp. news release) Hampton Inn of Lincoln scores outstanding rating Revised Blagojevich indictment expected next week Fundraiser on Saturday for VFW Post 1756: Schedule  |  Contributions and donors Yesterday's Top Stories LDN celebrates 10 years The mission of a neighborhood newspaper City briefs: Stoplight back as an issue, amending city appropriations and downtown street closures Mayor hosts economic summit, round 2 Part 3 Meet the Candidates night at Adams School -- in pictures Forum reports -- in Where They Stand County clerk advises voters of new undervoting law Mayfield, Kirk to join LCU Hall of Fame on Saturday Thom Rainer to speak at Elders' and Church Leaders' Conference Feb. 20 Virginia Tech, U of I report projects damage if New Madrid fault creates significant quake CLOSE UP: Jan. 26th The Lincoln FC, youth wrestling, Kathryn Arneaud, Humane Society, Girl Scouts and Jeff St. Christian Church all make Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance World, National News More... Recent Top Stories Index	Looking for a great recipe? Check out Grab Your Fork Sponsored by CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO 10 YEARS OF STORIES IN THE LDN ARCHIVES
Click here to read about Little Known Logan County Businesses Forum reports: Forum responses show how Republican candidates for county treasurer differ 3 Republican candidates for circuit clerk respond to 4 questions Candidates: Circuit court clerk Suzann Maxheimer Mary Kelley Rachel Bunner County treasurer Charles "Chuck" Conzo Vicki Dugan County clerk and recorder Sally Litterly      LETTERS TO THE EDITOR                                    Submit letter to editor online Recent Letters to the Editor Submit a letter to the editor online   Recent Perspectives Articles

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Local Mayor hosts economic summit, round 2 Part 4: Developing strategic plans Greg Willis named ALMH Employee of the Year National vice commander visits Lincoln American Legion Post 263 Hampton Inn of Lincoln scores outstanding rating CLOSE UP: Jan. 26th The Lincoln FC, youth wrestling, Kathryn Arneaud, Humane Society, Girl Scouts and Jeff St. Christian Church all make Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance   State Northwestern lifts lockdown at campus building Revised Blagojevich indictment expected next week Congress to seek more money to fight Asian carp National Admitted killer to testify in abortion doc slaying Owners say AZ sweat lodge not to blame for deaths 'Onion Field' killer denied parole John, Elizabeth Edwards separate after 30 years Nancy Kerrigan's dad to be laid to rest in Mass. Report: College endowments suffer huge declines State universities want more students to graduate Politics & Government Obama urges nervous Dems to fight for his agenda Voters to president: Less talk, more action Obama bucks up Democrats on health care White House to dole out $8 billion in rail grants Obama urges repeal of ban on open gays in military Biden defends Obama's criticism of high court Alito disparages Obama's Supreme Court criticism Obama threatens veto on spending increases Activist touted 'project' before phone tamper case Senate Democrats face painful votes on debt limit Republicans say nation can't afford Dem policies Fed chief awaits key Senate vote on confirmation International French team makes new 'miracle' rescue in Haiti Davos spotlight turns to rebuilding Haiti Crashed jet's flight recorders located off Lebanon International allies mull exit from Afghanistan NATO troops kill Afghan cleric, officials say Iran hangs 2 for allegedly aiming to topple state Weather, stragglers hamper Machu Picchu rescues Court acquits former French PM in slander trial Brazil's Silva hospitalized with hypertension ODD & Extraordinary PETA proposes robotic groundhog for Pa. festival Boy, 3, dials 911 after grandmother has seizure Boulder crashes through house, barely misses woman Washington state SWAT officer kills loose bull Judge: Dance parties a no-no at Jefferson Memorial Police: Crabby customer slugs Ohio grocery clerk Burning bagel empties Portland City Hall Pa. woman manages to crash car into her own home Science, Technology & Environment Runners, baring your soles makes you well-heeled NASA sets Feb. launch date for shuttle Endeavour India plans 1st manned space flight in 2016 Mexico: Maya tomb find could help explain collapse Dino tail feathers were carrot-colored, study says World Bank wants tiger farms shut	Upcoming Civic Events
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Local Eaton reports 4Q net income of $1.25 per share Full year net income of $2.27 per share (Eaton Corp. news release) Hampton Inn of Lincoln scores outstanding rating Something new in your business? Click here to submit your business press release National Ford earns $2.7 billion in 2009 Drugmaker Eli Lilly reports 4Q profit, sales jump Lockheed Martin 4Q earnings nearly flat Apple introduces new $499 iPad tablet computer Book: Paulson fearful, felt ill as crisis deepened International Nokia posts 65 pct gain in Q4 profit Toyota recalls swell on global growth, cost cuts Toyota extends recall to Europe amid US problems Energy Oil above $74 on renewed US growth optimism Markets Stock futures modestly higher after Obama speech World stock markets gain after Obama address Other Recent Business News Index	Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA
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American Legion members were on hand Tuesday night for a visit from James C. Morris, a national vice commander of the Legion. Picture by Mike Fak
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James Taylor has been booked at New York's Carnegie Hall for four concerts during the hall's upcoming season. Picture from Associated Press
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Ugly truth for 'Ugly Betty': This season it ends Michael Douglas' son pleads guilty in NY Gordon-Levitt goes from '3rd Rock' to Sundance kid Report: Intruder arrested at Susan Boyle's house James Taylor gets prestigious Carnegie Hall gigs Michael Jackson rental home in Vegas fetches $3.1M Wariner channels Chet Atkins for 11th Grammy nod White House to welcome Bob Dylan, Queen Latifah Jennifer Lopez to guest on 'How I Met Your Mother' Gone from 'Tonight,' Conan still produces for NBC Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised December 31     NEW! Food & Recipes Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa Chad's Blind
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Washington Wizards guard Javaris Crittenton, along with teammate Gilbert Arenas, has been suspended for the season for bringing guns into the NBA team's locker room. Both players say they will accept the ruling. Picture by Associated Press
Today's Top Sports Stories All clear? Head injuries get attention from states Arenas, Crittenton suspended for rest of season Dawson to enter Hall of Fame as Expo, prefers Cubs Railer Nation Complete Railer season archives Local Sports Notice to bowlers Pro Basketball Bulls win 4th straight road game, return to .500 Nets beat Clippers 103-87 to end latest skid Nuggets win 8th straight, 97-92 vs. Rockets Baseball News AP source: Yankees, Winn reach $2 million deal College Basketball Mason, Balbay lead No. 6 Texas over Tech 95-83 Gary scores 25 to lead New Mexico over BYU 76-72 Elsewhere Sports News Elsewhere More.. Recent Sports News Index	2009 Railer Basketball LCHS Athletics Lincoln College Athletics