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Last weekend to ponder primary choices. The primary election is this Tuesday and there are multiple candidates in several Republican as well as Democratic races. The tables at the Lincoln Day dinner were filled with information from the Republican hopefuls seeking votes.   Picture by Mike Fak
Mayor hosts economic summit, round 2 Part 6: Mayor outlines future summits Railers take conference lead with 61-45 win over Springfield -- in Sports IEMA forms partnership with amateur radio operators Expansion of Salvation Army relief efforts in Haiti's outlying regions 4th quarter's fast economic pace likely to wane Southeastern US stares down icy, snowy weekend Fundraiser on Saturday for VFW Post 1756: Schedule  |  Contributions and donors Yesterday's Top Stories Mayor hosts economic summit, round 2 Part 5: Where are we, where do we want to go, and how do we get there? Lawndale youth has 'big rig' dreams Olympia High School FFA Alumni auction and dinner Feb. 5 White House to dole out $8 billion in grants for fast trains Chicago-to-St. Louis route to get $1.1 billion Rep. Mitchell: State should sell its fleet of aircraft National recession pressures Illinois communities Illinois political chaos a pain in neck for Obama Economy likely grew faster in 4Q, but fears remain CLOSE UP: Jan. 29th Maple Ridge Care Centre, Zion Lutheran honor roll, YMCA and VFW all in 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 Support letter: Support for Blankenship      LETTERS TO THE EDITOR                                    Submit letter to editor online Thank you, summiteers! Learn more on planning for the future Alderman Wilmert's traffic light response Consider Bill of Rights, will of the people 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 6: Mayor outlines future summits Railers take conference lead with 61-45 win over Springfield -- in Sports CLOSE UP: Jan. 29th Maple Ridge Care Centre, Zion Lutheran honor roll, YMCA and VFW all 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 Court orders resentencing of ex-Chicago alderman National 50 officers gave chase in Phoenix officer killing Plane diverted to Fla. in terror scare Police search van of missing Utah woman's husband Southeastern US stares down icy, snowy weekend Report: Military airlift of quake victims halted Former San Jose swim coach sentenced Swift murder conviction in abortion doctor's death Skyrocketing costs may have doomed NYC trial plan Crystal Cathedral makes deep cuts as revenues drop Politics & Government Obama: Cutting deficit as important as job growth Critics raise specter of foreign campaign spending Obama, GOP exchange barbs, ideas in rare encounter Obama accuses GOP of demonizing health overhaul GOP: Obama has 'blind spot' on terror war US announces $6.4 billion in arms sales to Taiwan Pentagon starts clock on lifting gay ban International Scenes of survival and of death in desperate Haiti Pakistan: 21 dead in suicide bomb, US missile hit Afghan govt condemns NATO airstrike on soldiers Report: Iran puts 16 protesters on trial Sheik threatens voter boycott over ballot purge Al-Qaida group claims crime lab bombing in Baghdad China suspends military exchanges with US Afghan Taliban deny meeting with UN Gandhi's ashes scattered off South Africa coast ODD & Extraordinary Chicken plays chicken with drivers on busy street Truck driver chokes on chili and crashes into home Fire in Houston blamed on inflatable gorilla Man-made snow makes way for real flakes in NC town Pastor accused of pulling gun on son at church Coast Guard flies 2 turtles from Oregon to Calif.	Upcoming Civic Events
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Local Something new in your business? Click here to submit your business press release National 4th-quarter's fast economic pace likely to wane For Toyota drivers, confusion and growing anger Regulators shut down banks in 5 states In Davos, regulators tell bankers new rules coming International Japan not as worried about US Toyota recalls Mexico GDP down 6.8 percent in 2009 Argentina's Central Bank president resigns Social forum ends with vows to fight capitalism Markets Stocks fall on doubts about recovery's strength Other Recent Business News Index	Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA
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As the summiteers finished up the round 2 meeting, LDN also finishes up our in-depth report with the final part in today's Top Stories. Picture by Nila Smith
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The family of Roy Orbison looks on during the dedication of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the deceased singer. Picture from Associated Press
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The turning point. Ben Brackney launches a 3 with under three seconds to play in the first half. The 3 brought the Railers within four at halftime on their way to a 61-45 win over Springfield. The win gives Lincoln sole possession of the CS8 conference lead. Story below. Picture by Loyd Kirby
Today's Top Sports Stories Warner brings end to stirring 12-year NFL career Railer Nation Railers take conference lead with 61-45 win over Springfield Complete Railer season archives Baseball News No new deal for Mauer, but Twins are optimistic Yankees taking World Series trophy to Asia Pro Basketball Bulls win 5th straight, 108-106 over Hornets Kobe-LeBron Nike ad features gun language Boykins jumper with 0.4 left gives Wizards win James leads Cavs to 7th straight victory, 94-73 Golf McCarron accuses PGA star Mickelson of 'cheating' Points, Imada tied for lead at Torrey Elsewhere Sports News Elsewhere More.. Recent Sports News Index	2009 Railer Basketball LCHS Athletics Lincoln College Athletics