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A peach of a day coming up. Habitat for Humanity's George Dahmm dusts off the Calhoun peaches sign at Habitat's produce stand. George says that the first shipment of the popular peaches will arrive around noon today. The location is on Woodlawn Road, across from Hundman Lumber Co. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
City briefs: City debates holding costs down Sewer requirements for new homeowners, unwanted semi traffic on Kankakee Street Business Spotlight: Roger Matson and Action Rentals and Sales Part 3 of 3 Prosecution rests in Blagojevich trial as defense gets extra week Quinn: Limit politics in primaries A fish tale: State to team with business to sell Asian carp overseas Illinois Lottery sales post best year This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories Logan County Board of Health briefs: Programs stay in spite of state funding delays; and more Regions Bank providing Habitat for Humanity with keys to Woodlawn location Education Task Force to hold informational breakfast July 29 Business Spotlight: Roger Matson and Action Rentals and Sales Part 2 of 3 Blagojevich defense asks for time for anonymous witness needing Secret Service This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  July 13 Genealogical group, park district, YMCA and Ann Miller 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
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News...    sponsored by      In a photo made from video released by BP PLC, oil emerges from a cap placed on the broken wellhead at the former site of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. After securing a new, tight-fitting cap on top of the leaking well, BP prepared Tuesday to begin tests to see if it will hold and stop fresh oil from polluting the waters for the first time in nearly three months. AP photo/BP PLC
Local City briefs: City debates holding costs down Sewer requirements for new homeowners, unwanted semi traffic on Kankakee Street Business Spotlight: Roger Matson and Action Rentals and Sales Part 3 of 3 CLOSE UP:  July 13 Genealogical group, park district, YMCA and Ann Miller 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 Blagojevich prosecutors done quicker than expected Candidate was entrusted with vital military duties National Gulf oil to keep flowing while cap is analyzed 12th person detained in Russian spy case deported Alleged 'Barefoot Bandit' to face charges in US Deaf inmate says fingerprint proves his innocence Cops could face death in post-Katrina shootings Opponents pack hearing on mosque near ground zero Iran: Nuclear scientist on his way home Defector do-over? Iran scientist wants to go home Utah agencies probe alleged illegal immigrant list Bristol Palin, Levi Johnston say they're engaged Politics & Government Obama promises commitment to combating HIV/AIDS Billboard linking Obama, Hitler draws complaints Senate hearing finally set for intelligence chief Major banking bill faces final vote this week Mine official seeks quick passage of safety bill Opponent knocks Obama's endorsement of white rep Tea party favorite loses GOP runoff in Alabama NAACP accuses tea party of tolerating bigotry Colo. governor candidate apologizes for plagiarism Weather The nation's weather International 9 killed, 10 missing as typhoon lashes Philippines 5 more American troops die in Afghan attacks 9 injured, 3 by goring, in running of the bulls Police dodge gunfire in 3rd night of Belfast riots NKorea, US-led UN Command to meet Thursday Libya aid ship moving again, heading to Egypt Iraq: US hands over Tariq Aziz, other detainees Cuban prisoners face uncertain future in Spain ODD & Extraordinary Ohio crash leaves scared pet monkey atop pole Police: Man torches car, posts photos on Facebook Police: Boy applies for job, steals from tip jar Idaho cops catch up with alleged condiment vandal Pa. dog trapped in hot car honks to alert owner Science, Technology and the Environment Scientists say Gulf spill altering food web Rare dark jellyfish showing up in San Diego Danish study: Obese men face higher death risk	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $10366.72   +3.70            S&P500       $1095.17   -0.17            NASDAQ     $2249.84   +7.81     This week's Business Spotlight shines on Roger Matson and Action Rentals and Sales. Picture by Nila Smith Local Business Spotlight: Roger Matson and Action Rentals and Sales Part 3 of 3 National New WH report claims more jobs from stimulus bill Watchdog: Small banks struggling despite bailouts Corporate profits again lift stock futures International Eurozone industrial output up for 3rd month in May German police search Credit Suisse branches Ex-CEO of Germany's IKB convicted EU clears BA-Iberia merger, alliance with American Portugal raises $2.14B in bond auction Energy Oil dips below $77 as US crude supplies rise Markets Corporate profits again lift stock futures European stocks fall ahead of US retail sales data Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.789 Bloomington $2.619 - $2.699 Springfield $2.679 - $2.729                        Master Gardener training, tree and tomato diseases, and foundation sprays By John Fulton  Logan County FSA newsletter Grains futures, livestock prices mostly rise Agriculture News Elsewhere Weather Market Commentary Traffic fines go up Sept. 15, but few new changes in state traffic law This Friday, Have Some Pork With Your Wine at First Ever Pork Meets Cork Event More... Recent Rural Review News Index              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

Curb appeal. Intersections along College from 10th to Fifth streets are getting new handicap-friendly cuts. In some cases, like here at 10th and College, it takes a little more creative thinking when the land doesn't want to cooperate. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
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In this Oct. 12, 2009, file photo, actress Sela Ward attends the premiere of "The Stepfather" at the School of Visual Arts Theater in New York. Ward will begin a role on CSI New York for the upcoming fall season. AP file photo by Evan Agostini
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Anti-BP group has sticky protest at British Museum Mickey Mouse with Nazi symbol ignites Polish anger NYC court tosses FCC's fleeting expletives policy 'The Hills' fans lament end of MTV reality series Sela Ward stepping into 'CSI: NY' this fall 3 women to receive Freedom Awards in Memphis Orlando Bloom gets honorary degree in hometown Iraq's artists reflect pain, trauma of the war 'Secret' author Rhonda Byrne to share 'The Power' Acclaimed magician Falkenstein dies at 78 Bristol Palin, Levi Johnston say they're engaged Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised July 14     Grab Your Fork Food & Recipes Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa Chad's Blind
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This Feb. 28, 1988, file photo shows New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner flanked by manager Billy Martin, left, and vice president and general manager Lou Piniella, right, at spring training in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Steinbrenner died Tuesday morning, July 13, 2010. AP photo by Bill Cooke
Today's Top Sports Storiess McCann comes up big, NL finally wins All-Star game Yankees owner George Steinbrenner dies at 80 Steinbrenner remembered for his bluster, charity Will another 50-something contend at British Open? MLB.com baseball standings Baseball The Boss had great impact on the Olympic movement McCann makes up for near-miss, wins All-Star MVP Rare Strasburg baseball card up for online auction All-Stars fashion their own style off the field All-Star young guns making it Year of the Pitcher Pro Football TO concerned teams perceive him as a troublemaker Recent Sports News Index

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