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Sailing away. John Weiss (left) of the Route 66 Association of Illinois Preservation Committee receives one of The Mill's original sails from tourism director Geoff Ladd. Weiss took the sail for the Pontiac Route 66 Museum. It was the preservation committee that rebuilt the sails in 2009 and installed them, along with local volunteers. The Mill was inducted into the Route 66 Association Hall of Fame in 2009. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
LCU Hall of Fame event Feb. 19 Dianna Newhouse named 2010 Employee of the Year for Hundman Lumber Do-it Center LCN's popular massage therapy program moves to new facility Nelson sets scoring mark in 90-72 win over Lanphier -- in Sports Blizzard cleanup ends; recovery dollars sought This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories LIHEAP funds still available through Community Action Rick Campbell is Community Action Employee of the Quarter Chamber of commerce recognizes excellence in our community Safety checks and enforcement zones during Super Bowl This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  Feb. 4 Zion sausage and pancake meal, Mount Pulaski VFW Super Bowl breakfast, HSLC Adopt-A-Thon, Lincoln Elks blood drive, Hayden Zimmer and Lincoln Youth Wrestling make Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Super Bowl recipes in Grab Your Fork  Sponsored by
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News...    sponsored by      In this photo provided by the Chicago Zoological Society, Whirl, a 3 1/2 -year-old Amur tiger, enjoys the snow Friday at Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield. This week's blizzard dumped the third-largest snowfall in Chicago's history. AP photo/Chicago Zoological Society, Jim Schulz
Local LCU Hall of Fame event Feb. 19 Dianna Newhouse named 2010 Employee of the Year for Hundman Lumber Do-it Center LCN's popular massage therapy program moves to new facility Nelson sets scoring mark in 90-72 win over Lanphier -- in Sports CLOSE UP:  Feb. 4 Zion sausage and pancake meal, Mount Pulaski VFW Super Bowl breakfast, HSLC Adopt-A-Thon, Lincoln Elks blood drive, Hayden Zimmer and Lincoln Youth Wrestling make Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance National Report: Hackers penetrated Nasdaq computer network Janitor says not guilty in Calif. principal murder Suspect in Detroit serial rapes heading to trials Conspiracy charges filed against Muslim students Health care fraud no longer a faceless crime Bellagio heist soured quickly for accused bandit Storm turns some Super Bowl plans into Super Mess CA lowrider funeral procession honors Impala owner Politics & Government Obama: Gov't, business responsible for US future AP sources: Pakistan likely to release US diplomat Clinton: Mideast must reform despite risks Limited benefits of US ties to Egypt's military Nuclear arms treaty being finalized in Munich Airport screeners gaining limited union rights Palin: America out of step with Reagan's values Palin and daughter Bristol seek to trademark names U.S. Weather Cop saves Vt. man trapped up to neck in snow pile Tulsa residents trapped by snow 4 days after storm The nation's weather International Blast at gas terminal in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula Protest leaders meet with Egypt PM Only the military can tell Egypt's Mubarak to go Egyptian turmoil helping to lift oil, food prices Merkel: Mideast awakens memories of communist fall Party led by Iraqi PM praises Egyptian protesters UK's Cameron: Europe must wake up on extremism Pope challenges China with HK bishop ordination Philippine Muslim rebel faction rejects talks ODD & Extraordinary Snake missing for a month found on Boston subway Conn. man asks cops about growing pot, is arrested Science, Technology and the Environment Husband: Giffords would be OK with flight decision Whales stranded in New Zealand refloat themselves Whale that scientists sedated found dead off Fla.	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow                  S&P 500       $1310.87   +3.77               Nasdaq     $2769.30   +15.42   Local Dianna Newhouse named 2010 Employee of the Year for Hundman Lumber Do-it Center Business Spotlight National Verizon sees 'record' 1st-day sales with iPhone Report: Hackers penetrated Nasdaq computer network Texas judge names counsel to probe Toyota lawsuit Obama: Gov't, business responsible for US future Administration: China not currency manipulator Unemployment falls to 9 percent, lowest since 2009 International Germany sells vision for 'green toys' to world Energy Pump prices likely to rise with Egypt unrest Alaska lawmakers propose ditching pipeline plan Markets Stocks shrug off mixed unemployment report Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln  $3.259-$3.359 Bloomington $3.159-$3.299 Springfield $3.189-$3.289 www.illinoisgasprices.com Check out the LDN 2011 Business Profiles Magazine: LOGAN COUNTY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES                        Logan County FSA newsletter Agriculture News Elsewhere Farmdoc 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

The snow is piled high in Mount Pulaski's downtown square, almost blocking the view of the town's historic courthouse. The snow eventually will give way and the courthouse will remain as the centerpiece to the community's yearlong 175th birthday celebration. Picture by Phil Bertoni (Click on picture for larger image.)
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In a June 9, 2010, file photo, country singer Faith Hill attends the 2010 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. The biggest clash of fans might just happen the night before the Super Bowl, when The Pretenders and Faith Hill perform together live from Grand Prairie, Texas. AP file photo by Peter Kramer
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts 'Den mother' of Chicago's famed Second City dies Faith Hill, Pretenders go live on Super Bowl eve Baltimore cuts off funding for Poe House Jamie Oliver reality show dumped from LA schools Md., Calif. suspend 'scared straight' programs Ed Asner glad to be the 'crab' on 'Working Class' Carnahan, Fox News settle Mo. Senate race lawsuit Detroit symphony submits new contract proposal 'Superman' producer at hospital near Mexico City Filmmaker Soderbergh hit with paternity suit in NY Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised February 3     Grab Your Fork Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa
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Fans pose for photographs near the NFL Super Bowl Experience during a winter storm Friday in Dallas. The Green Bay Packers face the Pittsburgh Steelers in football's Super Bowl XLV on Sunday in Arlington, Texas. AP photo by Matt Slocum
Today's Top Sports Stories Nelson sets scoring mark in 90-72 win over Lanphier Storm turns some Super Bowl plans into Super Mess Bundle up, NFL fans, for 2 of next 3 Super Bowls Goodell wants to get deal done in 'next few weeks' Local Sports Lincoln College athletic dept. national letters of intent LCU Hall of Fame event Feb. 19 Baseball News Cardinals, Edmonds agree on minor league deal Pro Basketball Wade has triple-double, Heat beat Bobcats 109-97 Cavs drop 23rd straight, tie single-season record Pro Football Rams quarterback Sam Bradford top offensive rookie Lions' Suh easy choice for defensive rookie award Recent Sports News Index	2010-2011 Railer Basketball (Click Here)

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