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Could it only be true. The Dairy Queen sign on Woodlawn Road reminds motorists that on hot, sweltering days, something cold tastes exceptionally good. High temperatures and humidity have created a heat warning again for Thursday afternoon and early evening. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
. Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival announces parade First Presbyterian Church uses BBQ profits to help those in need Ama Wyles is ALMH July Employee of the Month Road construction near Elkhart to begin Monday Political observers anticipate Blagojevich taking stand in defense ISWS climate models estimate future extreme heat waves Education union backs Quinn This day in history NWS issues heat advisory and severe thunderstorm watch through this evening At noon the temperature was 91 degrees and the heat index was 101. NWS weather graphic Yesterday's Top Stories 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 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      Former South African President Nelson Mandela is shown in this July 8 photo. Mandela will celebrate his 92nd birthday Sunday. AP photo/Debbie Yazbek, Nelson Mandela Foundation
Local Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival announces parade First Presbyterian Church uses BBQ profits to help those in need Ama Wyles is ALMH July Employee of the Month Road construction near Elkhart to begin Monday 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 National BP works to fix valve leak before choking oil flow AG: Firms other than BP could be liable for spill Suit filed seeking more details on dispersants Dallas-area mayor apparently kills daughter, self Explosion at Pa. coke plant under investigation Accused 'Barefoot Bandit' has US court appearance Experts work to free buried ship hull at WTC site Utah agencies probe alleged illegal immigrant list School aims to re-teach civics with focus on faith Airline fees make it hard to shop for best deal Politics & Government Obama's Michigan trip to promote electric vehicles After fits and starts, bank bill ready for passage Gov't says it's made no conclusions in Toyota case Colorado Dems arm-wrestle over who's the outsider Petraeus wants Taliban in Pakistan on terror list US-South Korea military exercises still planned New documents from Vietnam era resonate even now Gay ex-officer to testify against military's ban Revs. Sharpton, Jackson downplay tea party issue Cheney recuperating after heart surgery last week Weather The nation's weather International 'Abducted' nuclear scientist returns to Iran Report: CIA paid Iranian scientist $5 million Blast in Pakistan's Swat Valley kills 5, wounds 58 US transfers last prison under its control to Iraq Afghan president gives nod to local police forces NKorea demands its own probe into ship sinking Scandals expose venerable sumo's shady underbelly Dozens of outspoken, popular blogs shut in China Greek flights halted by civil servant protest Argentina legalizes gay marriage in historic vote Vatican issues new sex abuse norms after crisis In letter, Swiss say they sought Polanski data ODD & Extraordinary NC sheriff closes camp after bats found in cabin Cops: NJ woman made up carjacking to cover up sex Sailboaters moon Washington state ferry Woman finds out LeBron pendant worth nearly $10K Diver finds lost Tiffany engagement ring in lake Border agents: NY man says ankle monitor for Lohan Men accused of beating Porky Pig at theme park Miss. man gives beloved sports shoes to the needy Skateboarder flees after San Diego bank heist	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $10359.31   -7.41            S&P500       $1096.48   +1.31            NASDAQ     $2249.08   -0.76     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 1 Part 2 Part 3 National JPMorgan earns $4.8 billion in 2nd quarter Carlyle Group will acquire NBTY for $3.8 billion Homes lost to foreclosure on track for 1M in 2010 International China's economic growth slows amid credit curbs Drugmaker Novartis' Q2 profit up 19 percent Ryanair pays libel damages to easyJet founder Germany cuts 2010 budget deficit forecast Energy Oil rises above $77 amid mixed US demand signals Markets Stock futures rise modestly after JPMorgan results Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.719 Bloomington $2.529 - $2.639 Springfield $2.679 - $2.729                        Master Gardener training, tree and tomato diseases, and foundation sprays By John Fulton  Logan County FSA newsletter Grains futures rise, livestock prices trade mixed Agriculture News Elsewhere Weather Market Commentary Analyzing the Complexity of Corn Root Systems Could Boost Yields Beef industry sees world of changes over the years 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

It's coming again. The First Presbyterian Church will be having their annual barbecue fundraiser on July 21. The tent will be going up again soon on the church's lot for those who prefer to eat outdoors. See the story in today's Top Stories. Picture provided by First Presbyterian Church  (Click on picture for larger image.)
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An undated image of Leonardo da Vinci's "Virgin on the Rocks" before (left) and after restoration. The National Gallery in London says a restoration project has revealed new details that suggest Leonardo may have painted all of the picture himself, instead of with his assistants as previously thought. The gallery says the 18-month project removed some yellowing varnish, enabling experts to take a closer look at the picture's brush strokes and styles. AP photo/The National Gallery
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Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, right, with bench coach Joey Cora, smiles as he watches his team play during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Chicago on Sunday. The Sox went on a tear the last month before All-Star break, going 25-5. AP photo by Nam Y. Huh
Today's Top Sports Storiess White Sox start 2nd half of season in 1st place Daly off to rousing start at British Open Steinbrenner's impact on baseball beyond Yankees Union disputes NBA's figures, prepares for lockout Vanderbilt coach steps down 7 weeks before opener Braves acquire Alex Gonzalez from Blue Jays Dallara creates new chassis for IndyCar MLB.com baseball standings Pro Basketball Suns complete deal to get Turkoglu Pro Football Favre says he's not worried about his beat-up body DEA: Chargers doctor not suspected of using meds Recent Sports News Index

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