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Good stories keep listeners wrapped up in the world of books. Logan, Emery and Lydia are regular visitors at Lincoln Public Library programs. They listen as Miss Jamie reads a story as part of the library's winter reading program. Another picture is in today's Community section. Picture by Marla Blair  (Click on picture for larger image.)
ICCAN pitches for aggregation contract Good Energy pitches for aggregation contract City-county special committee reaches a consensus on an aggregation consultant Votes to be taken in early February Lincoln Park District pool closed for 2012 season Local seniors missing out on food stamp assistance Logan Railsplitting Association announces Old Time Barn Dance events The facts on Quinn's plan to close Illinois facilities Madigan sues Standard & Poor's for enabling financial meltdown State police data shows increase in gun licenses from 1.3M in 2010 to 1.4M in 2011 This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories CEL board considers student incentives, open positions and board policies Zonta offering scholarships Melinda Allard Community Action Employee of the Quarter Chamber congratulates Pride & Progress winners Kirk doing better than expected after stroke Increased Illinois higher ed funding goes to pensions Speaker Madigan discusses Illinois budget deficit Judge refuses retrial for power broker Cellini Presidential library & museum volunteers sought This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  Jan. 24 Logan County Animal Rescue fundraiser, Animal Protective League special, writing club, Paul Beaver lecture in Elkhart, Draw 4 Carroll, Carroll Catholic honors, Anna Sielaff, Allison Haley and Spring for Tea in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance   Click here for THE ALL-NEW ONLINE LOGAN COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY Your local source for business listings including cell#, website and email addresses.	Grab Your Fork  Sponsored by Upcoming Civic Events click on buttons for additional information
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News...    sponsored by          Rescue workers carry the body of a victim after a building collapsed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Thursday. A multistory building collapsed in Rio's center Wednesday evening, leaving rubble strewn over a wide area but confusion about the number of possible victims and the cause. AP photo by Felipe Dana
Local ICCAN pitches for aggregation contract Good Energy pitches for aggregation contract City-county special committee reaches a consensus on an aggregation consultant Votes to be taken in early February Lincoln Park District pool closed for 2012 season Local seniors missing out on food stamp assistance Logan Railsplitting Association announces Old Time Barn Dance events CLOSE UP:  Jan. 24 Logan County Animal Rescue fundraiser, Animal Protective League special, writing club, Paul Beaver lecture in Elkhart, Draw 4 Carroll, Carroll Catholic honors, Anna Sielaff, Allison Haley and Spring for Tea 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 Lawyer: DA probing NYC police commissioner's son Calif. poised to vote on new 'clean car' regs Courtroom battle splits star's Oklahoma hometown Mayor blasted for 'taco' comment amid bias probe User-friendly health plan summaries at risk Vegas casinos relying more on baccarat Memorial service to cap 3-day mourning for Paterno Politics & Government Taxpayers still owed $132.9B from bailout: report Obama turns attention to energy in key states Arizona Gov. Brewer gets book critique from Obama Rubio: Immigration not only issue for Hispanics Politics of defense cuts: Emphasize the positive Navy SEAL raid in Somalia shows campaign ahead More than 400,000 buried at Arlington Cemetery Fla. primary's 2-man fight on stage in 2nd debate Gingrich: Romney self-deportation plan a fantasy Gingrich donor is casino mogul, Israeli hardliner Spin Meter: Candidates use transparency as a club Term 'states' rights' heard anew in election cycle Bachmann says she'll seek 4th term in Congress Poll: Wis. gov has slight edge in approval rating U.S. Weather The nation's weather International Car bomb targeting NATO aid team kills 4 Afghans Italy identifies 3 German victims from cruise ship Ahmadinejad says Iran ready for nuclear talks Ex-head of French breast implant maker arrested Australian PM stumbles before rowdy protest crowd Poland signs copyright treaty that drew protests Mutiny leader demands new Papua New Guinea gov't Khmer Rouge tribunal halts salaries for Cambodians Japan's 'Nuclear Alley' conflicted over reactors UK's tallest building adds drama to London's sky Davos leaders look to China's investments abroad ODD & Extraordinary Beaver to stay despite toppling trees in city park AZ inmate arrested for refusing to leave lockup Ohio orangutan gets newer birth control device Wyoming 19-year-old fined $200 for doughnut theft Science, Technology and the Environment Groups sue over Navy sonar use off Northwest US to unveil new forest rules Gingrich vows to establish a colony on the moon Russia launches cargo spaceship Britain ranks top risks posed by climate change New map for what to plant reflects global warming	Upcoming Civic Events click on buttons for additional information

Powered by LiveCharts.Co.Uk UK Share Prices and Gold Price Nasdaq     $2805.28   -13.03   Local MKS Jewelers is the Chamber Business of the Week National Could you be a 15-percenter? Decoding tax rates Taxpayers still owed $132.9B from bailout: report Foreclosures made up 20 pct of home sales in 3Q Judge may cancel WaMu insider-trading ruling Illumina adopts takeover defense to ward off Roche AP NewsBreak: Taco Bell enters breakfast arena International AP Interview: Coe defends Olympic ticketing UK's tallest building adds drama to London's sky Japan's 'Nuclear Alley' conflicted over reactors SKorea's economy slows amid waning overseas demand Unions back anti-corruption campaign in S.Africa Poland signs copyright treaty that drew protests Energy Oil near $100 as Fed vows to keep key rate low Markets Stocks close higher on Fed promise of low rates Apple, Corning, Delta are big movers Fed: Slightly lower growth, unemployment in 2012 Text of the Federal Reserve's statement Wednesday Review found no problems with separation at firms Bristol-Myers reports rise in 4Q profit H&M profits down on discounting, higher costs Hyundai Motor reports record $7.2B profit for 2011  PepsiCo says 3 more brands hit $1B mark Other Recent Business News Index Detail Shop Lincoln IGA NAPA State Finance MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln  $3.169-$3.319 Bloomington $3.199-$3.299 Springfield $3.199-$3.509 www.illinoisgasprices.com How do you find: cellphone numbers email addresses website addresses fax numbers    for local businesses? Now accepting Reservations for the 2012 Business Directory Want to be included?   Call Karen: 217-737-7418 Currently listing 104 Logan County businesses & organizations.  Will shoppers find your listing in the Logan County Business Directory?    Call 217-737-7418  to get listed.   Grains futures, livestock prices mixed Logan County FSA newsletter Agriculture News Elsewhere Durbin touts agriculture's role in American economy Soybeans lead way in report’s bearish surprises IL Soybean Association Monitoring Sustainability Certification Programs 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

Miss Jamie at the Lincoln Public Library read a story on Wednesday about “The Mitten” to (front to back) Logan Ebelherr, 4, Emery Kitterman, 3, and Lydia Cline, 3. It's part of the library's winter reading program. Picture by Marla Blair (Click on picture for larger image.)
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A model wears a creation by French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier as part of his presentation for the 2012 spring-summer haute couture collection presented in Paris on Wednesday. AP photo by Jacques Brinon
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Gaultier channels Winehouse, stars shop for Oscars Glee's Lea Michele fills closet with Candie's New exhibit explores Jefferson's slave ownership Liz Taylor-owned Dutch master sells for $2M in NYC Kitsch swaps 'Friday Night Lights' for sci-fi NYC police chief apologizes for movie interview Vegas casinos relying more on baccarat '28 Days Later' star Murphy makes Sundance return Sundance doc traces Simon's 'Graceland' hit album Sergio Mendes says 'Rio' sequel likely Man convicted in Travolta car theft ordered to pay Dick Tufeld, voice of 'Lost in Space' robot, dies Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised Jan. 25   Grab Your Fork Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa   Dickson's Tacos & More   Vintage Fare
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Indiana Pacers guard Dahntay Jones, left, fouls Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer, during the first half of an NBA game on Wednesday in Chicago. The Pacers outlasted the Bulls 95-90. AP photo by Charles Rex Arbogast
Today's Top Sports Stories Granger, Hibbert lead Pacers over Bulls Memorial service to cap 3-day mourning for Paterno Colts hire Ravens' Pagano as new head coach NFL extends Goodell's contract through 2018 season Oklahoma State hands No. 2 Mizzou 2nd loss, 79-72 No. 10 Michigan St. tops Minnesota for Izzo's 400th Sources: About 12 groups submit Dodgers bids Lakers hold off Clippers in city rivalry game Woods opens with 70, trails by 3 Pro Bowlers want game to stay in Hawaii Nadal beats Federer in Australian Open semifinal Local Sports Zion Lutheran Eagles split with Greenview Recent Sports News Index	Upcoming Civic Events click on buttons for additional information 2011-2012 Lincoln Railers Basketball

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