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It's a done deal. Tuesday at noon, the city of Lincoln, along with Atlanta, Mount Pulaski, Emden, Ipava, Table Grove and the unincorporated areas of Logan County, selected an electricity provider. The company called Integrys will sell electricity to residents and small businesses in these communities for a rate close to $0.02 less than the current Ameren rate. Illustration provided by Mayor Keith Snyder (Click on picture for larger image.)
Mayor shares experience of selecting an electricity provider Logan County utility aggregation purchase completed Tuesday City continues discussion on street-side parking of boats, trailers and campers Plane and passengers safe after emergency landing at Logan County Airport Jerrod Niemann to play at Logan County Fair Steve Miller Band to play final show at Illinois State Fair New Route 66 visitor center and museum in Litchfield to showcase area's rich history English and Celtic duo at Dickson Mounds Museum 'Go Batty!' at Sugar Grove Nature Center This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories City viaducts to get a facelift via 'street art' 5-year comparative of county figures reflects economic impact and recovery Land of Lincoln Honor Flight 'welcome home' party June 19 in Springfield Advancing men's health: Taking steps toward living longer 52,190 Illinois acres accepted for CRP Reprise of 'Taste of Theatre' on Friday Open house at Morton Village excavations 89-year-old poet to perform his work Saturday at Vachel Lindsay Home This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  June 13 Relay for Life, blood drive, recycled material art entries, SIUE dean's list, 'Parents Night Out,' Claire Conrady, Sydney Johnson, Sam Opperman, Lincoln College basketball camp, ZLS honor roll, Mount Pulaski honor rolls, DAR awards, Mount Pulaski quilt show, Mount Pulaski preschool, Kevin Barker, Delavan battle re-enactment, Community Action scholarships, Princess Tea 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 2012 ONLINE LOGAN COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY Your local source for business listings including cell#, website and email addresses.
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Local Mayor shares experience of selecting an electricity provider Logan County utility aggregation purchase completed Tuesday City continues discussion on street-side parking of boats, trailers and campers Plane and passengers safe after emergency landing at Logan County Airport Jerrod Niemann to play at Logan County Fair CLOSE UP:  June 13 Relay for Life, blood drive, recycled material art entries, SIUE dean's list, 'Parents Night Out,' Claire Conrady, Sydney Johnson, Sam Opperman, Lincoln College basketball camp, ZLS honor roll, Mount Pulaski honor rolls, DAR awards, Mount Pulaski quilt show, Mount Pulaski preschool, Kevin Barker, Delavan battle re-enactment, Community Action scholarships, Princess Tea Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance State Chicago aquarium's new baby dolphin is a boy National Gunman dies after 14-hour Neb. pharmacy standoff Suspect in fatal Auburn shooting surrenders Feds: Horse racing operation tied to drug cartel Sandusky jurors hear of 2 more alleged victims Closings set in Houston stand-your-ground trial Average tuition at 4-year university up 15 percent Southern Baptists set to elect 1st black president Dispute over ND Fighting Sioux nickname nears end Ga. woman with flesh-eating disease improves 10 things to know for Wednesday Politics, Government & Elections Republicans want outside prosecutor to probe leaks Jeb Bush: Willingness to compromise in DC is gone Dems, GOP warily eye news of falling family wealth The Race: Obama, Romney ramp up economic battle Obama doesn't emphasize issues he fought hard for Gov't report: Health cost relief only temporary Romney health care vision short on detail Spin Meter: Romney championed green energy fund Survivor of shooting spree wins Ariz. House seat International Car bombs targeting Shiites kill 65 in Iraq Soccer hooligan injury toll in Poland rises to 24 Tunisia: 162 arrests after Islamists' riots Magnotta ordered held pending extradition Turkey fear Syria conflict can cross its borders Powell opposes US military intervention in Syria Report criticizes Israel PM over 2010 naval raid Mogadishu is losing 'Most Dangerous City' label Russian opposition leaders questioned after rally Despite protests, young Mexicans favor past Suu Kyi sets out on 1st Europe trip in 24 years Italy hit by market fears of contagion from Spain Mubarak's condition showing 'slight' improvement ODD & Extraordinary  Women accused of flashing at Illinois golf course Arkansas vet seeks home for goose named 50 Cent Science, Technology and the Environment NASA to launch X-ray telescope from Pacific island NASA chief to see history-making SpaceX capsule WHO's cancer agency: Diesel fumes cause cancer

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Powered by LiveCharts.Co.Uk UK Share Prices and Gold Price Nasdaq     $2818.61   -24.46   Clearchoice Mobility is the Chamber Business of the Week Local Clearchoice Mobility is the Chamber Business of the Week  National Burger King bets on bacon sundae for summertime Wal-Mart lawyers ID 5 risky countries Ford's small SUV has big shoes to fill Yahoo ties up with CNBC on financial news More than 7 in 10 US teens jobless in summer Payment processor finds more trouble from breach Ford makes big investment in Louisville International Pew survey finds China seen as top economic power Chinese consumers pay more, but expect more, too Conservatives: Greece must form gov't this time Energy Oil hovers above $83 as traders eye OPEC meeting US coal use falling fast; utilities switch to gas Markets Hope for Fed help powers US stocks to big gain VeriFone, A123, Spirit Airlines are Tuesday movers Investors withdraw from US stock funds in May Ahead of the Bell: US wholesale prices US retail sales Business inventories Other Recent Business News Index Detail Shop Lincoln IGA MKS Jewelers NAPA Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln  $3.699 Bloomington $3.599-$3.699 Springfield $3.549-$3.669 www.illinoisgasprices.com How do you find: cellphone numbers email addresses website addresses fax numbers    for local businesses? 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.   Fire blight, plentiful insects By John Fulton, University of Illinois Extension US government holds steady on corn supply estimate Illinois grain prices in country elevators Logan County FSA newsletter Agriculture news elsewhere: FFA members selected as finalists for star award World Food Prize Laureate Announced Farmdoc 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

Tuesday the Thorntons Car Wash on North Logan Street had to close due to a drainage issue. The issue is being addressed, and it is hoped they will be back up and running very soon. Photo by Nila Smith  (Click on picture for larger image.)
Close Up: sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance This weekend, 'Party Like It's 2012' with Relay for Life ALMH to host blood drive Thursday Entries with recycled materials sought for Logan County Fair SIUE spring dean's list includes 13 from Lincoln Lincoln Church of the Nazarene to host 'Parents Night Out' ZLS May Students of the Month Sam Opperman achieves rank of Eagle Scout Lincoln College to host basketball camp for girls ZLS 4th-quarter honor roll Mount Pulaski High School honor rolls Abraham Lincoln Chapter DAR awards Mount Pulaski Courthouse to host quilt show Exhibitors wanted Mount Pulaski CUD 23 preschool openings Kevin Michael Barker of Lincoln earns Eagle Scout Delavan to host Civil War re-enactment battle June 30-July 1 Scholarships available at Community Action  Harvest of Talents Princess Tea planned for June 30 Updated Wednesday Park district notes Library notes School websites Community Action senior menus: Congregate  |  Home delivery Oasis notes  |  Oasis calendar	Upcoming Civic Events click on buttons for additional information                               Oasis Calendar
Community Calendar of Events Submit entry for LDN Calendar of Events Births: Kyrell Lemar Kelly  Emily Erin Lawrence  Dexter Adam Staton  Parker Dugan Wilham and Paisley Vaughan Wilham  Friends and Family in the Military  Sponsored by AMVETS Sponsors of the Veterans Honor Roll bricks Community News & Events   Senior Life Article update June 8   Disability: What you don't know can hurt you ... Tips to help seniors avoid identity thieves ... Consuming more fatty acids may reduce symptoms of dry eye ... Medicare releases home health compare tool ... Help mom save $4,000 a year ... Boomers: Living comfortably at home in style ... Baby boomers -- more active than ever with no plans of slowing down ... Simple cleaning solutions: medicine cabinet makeover ... May the benefits be with you News & information for the seniors in our community
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This August 2010 photo shows tourists arriving through the front door of Graceland, Elvis Presley's home in Memphis, Tenn. Graceland opened for tours on June 7, 1982. They sold out all 3,024 tickets on the first day and didn't look back, forever changing the Memphis tourist landscape while keeping Elvis and his legend alive. AP photo by Mark Humphrey
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Graceland marks 30th year as tourist attraction Reruns help CBS lead last week's TV ratings Tom Cruise receives Friars Icon Award in NY MOVIE REVIEW 'Rock of Ages' revels in big-haired kitsch Pynchon e-books coming out Wednesday Experiencing 'Bieber Mania,' through my daughters Ore. chapel's circular pipe organ is one-of-a-kind 'Young and Restless' actor to have heart surgery 'Gone With the Wind' actress Ann Rutherford dies Film designer dies of stroke in New Orleans Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised June 5   Grab Your Fork Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa   Mr. Lincoln's On The Green   Slackers
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Chicago White Sox's Adam Dunn watches his solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday in St. Louis. AP photo by Tom Gannam (Click on image for larger version.)
Today's Top Sports Stories Baseball Cubs use Peralta's errors to beat Tigers 4-3 Pierzynski, Quintana lead White Sox over Cards 6-1 Rodriguez hits slam, Yankees beat Braves 6-4 Prosecutors challenge Clemens' wife in closing NL & AL baseball standings and schedule Basketball Durant powers Thunder past LeBron's Heat 105-94 NBA finals questions: How will Heat bounce back? FIGHTING ILLINI BASKETBALL Record hired as strength and conditioning coach Comes to Illinois after 5 years at Villanova ISU hoops to play at Louisville on Dec. 1 Football Forte absent as Bears open minicamp Golf Woods, Mickelson ready to renew rivalry at US Open Woods facing big test at Olympic for US Open 5 biggest upsets in US Open history Tennis Djokovic, Nadal building superb Grand Slam rivalry Other Amputee whose bike was stolen in SF gets loaner Recent Sports News Index	Upcoming Civic Events click on buttons for additional information

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