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Starting on Monday, Lincoln Parkway on the north side of the city will be closed to through traffic. Work is going to be done on the railroad overpass near the Humane Society of Logan County. Read the complete statement from the Illinois Department of Transportation in today's edition of Lincoln Daily News.

Photos by Nila Smith (click on image for larger version)

City begins building new fiscal year budget
Wages and pay structure dominate early discussions

Lincoln Parkway North to be closed April 6 through 13

From the Lincoln Public Library

Come Say good-bye to Daisy

Guests enjoy Chili and Bluegrass at Christian Village - Album

The Chestnut Community Easter Egg Hunt - slideshow

Cold, Snowy March for Illinois

From celebration to mourning
Old State Capitol remembers end of Civil War, death of Abraham Lincoln

Slim Randles' Home Country
The Big Bang Theory, Mule Barn style

Daily
Easter
Devotionals

For Friday

The unexpected empty tomb
Michael V. Mallick, Minister, Jefferson Street Christian Church

For Saturday

PAUL’S CONVERSION ... a religious persecutor’s “one-eighty” turnaround to trusting in a crucified Savior and Lord whose body was raised imperishable
Pastor Roger David, Good Shepherd Lutheran

For Sunday

“Every morning is Easter morning from now on”
Rev. Jan Johnson, Interim Pastor, St. John United Church of Christ, Lincoln

Easter
Church Service Schedules

2015
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Community Health Fair
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Spring 2015 Logan County
Farm Outlook Magazine

Feature Story
Is fall tillage really necessary?
By Jan Youngquist

This Week's Top Stories

Community Calendar of Events

Day Planner

Friday

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Saturday

8 a.m. - HSLC Bake Sale
Nature Walk on Elkhart Hill
5:30 p.m. - Trivia Night for CCS/NH-M/ZLS

Sunday

10 a.m. Easter Brunch

Monday

3:30 p.m. - Ready Readers Story Time

Easter Egg Hunts this Weekend

A.B.A.T.E. at Kickapoo Creek Park

Lincoln Park District

Elkhart

Public Meetings and Notices

Lincoln Landscape Waste Facility spring cleaning hours April 7 through May 10

Logan County Board seeks individual to serve as trustees

Logan County Board April Meeting Schedule (Pdf)

City of Lincoln City Council 2015 meeting dates (Pdf)

City of Lincoln 2015 Holidays (Pdf)

2015 City of Mount Pulaski pickup dates for landscape waste

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Government labor union spends $65 million on politics
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Noelle Velentzas (2nd L), 28, and Asia Siddiqui (2nd R), 31, appear with their attorneys in federal court after being arrested for an alleged conspiracy to build a bomb and wage a "terrorist attack" in the United States, according to a federal criminal complaint made public on Thursday, in Brooklyn, in this court drawing April 2, 2015.

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Local

City begins building new fiscal year budget
Wages and pay structure dominate early discussions

Lincoln Parkway North to be closed April 6 through 13

Guests enjoy Chili and Bluegrass at Christian Village - Album

The Chestnut Community Easter Egg Hunt - slideshow

Cold, Snowy March for Illinois

From celebration to mourning
Old State Capitol remembers end of Civil War, death of Abraham Lincoln

Slim Randles' Home Country
The Big Bang Theory, Mule Barn style

2015
Logan County
Community Health Fair
Magazine

Click on cover to open

Spring 2015 Logan County
Farm Outlook Magazine

Feature Story
Is fall tillage really necessary?
By Jan Youngquist

Police reports

Marriages, civil unions

Dissolutions

Fire and rescue reports

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►Spring Nature Walks on Elkhart Hill
► Dinner Programs at the Palms Grill
► 2015 schedule for the Logan County Arts
► Fill your cup coffee and fellowship
► Glass recycling resumes May 9
► Electronics recycling held on the second Saturday of each month
► Lincoln Emblem Club #443
► 5th Saturday Opry Schedule for 2015

sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent — State Farm Insurance

National

Two New York City women accused of planning 'terrorist attack'

American al Qaeda suspect faces U.S. terrorism charges

Texas officer previously accused of sexual assault shot

Rough road ahead for jurors in Boston Marathon trial

New York man gets life in prison after rap lyrics used as evidence

Federal judge in Seattle orders end to long jail holds for mentally ill

California judge orders state to provide sex change surgery for prisoner

Exclusive: California used 70 million gallons of water in fracking in 2014

Politics, Government & Elections

Iran nuclear agreement presents Obama with promise and peril

President Barack Obama speaks about the framework agreement on Iran's nuclear program announced by negotiators in Switzerland during a statement in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington April 2, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Theiler

Obama calls Iran deal the best option, instead of another war

Obama meets with Mormon church leaders during Utah visit

Solid U.S. job growth anticipated despite weak economy

Boeing to ramp up lobbying, ads for F/A-18 Super Hornets

Arkansas, Indiana enact fixes to measures seen as targeting gays

Oregon denies money for former first lady's email release fight

Senator Menendez pleads not guilty to corruption charges

Nevada brothel offers to host Sen. Harry Reid's retirement party

Bogus Hillary Clinton website highlights online perils for 2016 candidates

International

Kenya university death toll seen rising; anger over security failures

A Kenya Defense Force soldier takes cover near the perimeter wall where attackers are holding up at a campus in Garissa April 2, 2015. REUTERS/Noor Khamis

Yemen's Houthi fighters pull back in central Aden: residents

Flight data suggests Germanwings crash was deliberate

Iranians celebrate, Obama hails 'historic' nuclear framework

China's services sector expands in March, job growth at 10-month low: survey

Greece says ready to make IMF payment on April 9

ODD & Extraordinary

Alabama lawmaker pushes repeal of law named after his dead patient

Daughter bests father in feud at Japan shareholder's meeting

Science, Technology and the Environment

U.S. to halt expanded use of some insecticides amid honey bee decline
Liquid body armor tested in Poland

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Local

Area manufacturers learn of workforce development resources

National

Exclusive: IBM hire advisers to deal with restless investors - sources

Visitors walk past the IBM booth at the 9th China International Software Product & Information Service Expo in Nanjing, Jiangsu province September 6, 2013. REUTERS/China Daily

Oil falls nearly 4 percent after tentative nuclear deal for Iran

International

Greece says ready to make IMF payment on April 9

People holding umbrellas make their way next to fluttering Greek national flags on the main Constitution (Syntagma) square during heavy rainfall in Athens March 13, 2015. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

Asian shares rise as U.S. jobs data awaited
China's services sector expands in March, job growth at 10-month low: survey
China's central bank says to focus more on 'degree of tightness' in policy
Thai Airways to implement 40 percent of planned 5,000 job cuts this year: source

Money

U.S. muni bond funds see first outflows of year
U.S.-based stock funds post biggest outflows since early January: Lipper

Economy

Clock keeps ticking toward North Dakota oil tax break
Cyprus to lift all capital controls on Monday: President Anastasiades
Hungarian central banker Balog says several rate cuts to come

Environmental

Philippines prepares to evacuate coastal residents ahead of storm

Typhoon Maysak is seen as it strengthens into a Category 5 hurricane in this picture taken by ESA Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti aboard the International Space Station March 31, 2015. REUTERS/ESA/NASA/Samantha Cristoforetti/Handout via Reuters

Exclusive: California used 70 million gallons of water in fracking in 2014
China turns away more than half of carbon credit applicants to curb glut
Japan's ruling party wants 20 percent nuclear power in energy mix: media

Technology & Internet

Teardown of new Samsung Galaxy smartphone suggests deeper loss for Qualcomm

A hostess displays the new Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge smartphone during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona March 2, 2015. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

After dismal 2014, Samsung Electronics charts recovery with new Galaxy phones
Mozilla to also reject Chinese Internet body's certificates
Online food ordering service Tapingo raises $22 million

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Bloomington
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Springfield
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Spring 2015 Logan County
Farm Outlook Magazine

Feature Story
Is fall tillage really necessary?
By Jan Youngquist

Cold, Snowy March for Illinois

Illinois grain prices in country elevators

Column
Sweet Gum Ball and Other Tree Fruit Prevention
By John Fulton

Menard County SWCD presents "Ponds, Lakes and Rivers" April 3rd

University of Illinois College of ACES
Weekly Outlook: USDA stocks and acreage estimates smaller than expected for soybeans and larger than expected for corn

USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines to April 7

Farmers market and local food grant-writing workshops planned

Farm Service Agency Annual Policy Reminders

Illinois to receive Federal specialty crop grant money
Applications for the funds are due May 1

Nominating petitions available for Illinois Commodity Board seats
FSA Bulletin
USDA Farm Service Agency announces key dates for new 2014 Farm Bill Safety Net programs

2014 Farm Bill - USDA/FSA Website
U of I Policy Matters Website

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On Sunday March 15th the Broadwell Christian Church sponsored a Chili Supper benefiting The Christian Village Auxiliary. The Chili Supper took place at The Christian Village Senior Apartment Building. Approximately 70 gathered to enjoy Chili, Vegetable Soup, and Bluegrass Music. Pictured above, (from left to right) musicians Kevin Wilson, Dan Tackett, John Sutton and Bill Cosby.

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Community News

Guests enjoy Chili and Bluegrass at Christian Village - Album

The Chestnut Community Easter Egg Hunt - slideshow

Logan County Arts to present “Religious and Spiritual Inspirations” starting April 9

Logan County Emergency Management Agency announces Patrick Doolin as Volunteer of the Year

Lake Fork Community Center Sale draws large crowd

Elkhart celebrates its Irish heritage

Celebration finale features St. Andrew's Celtic Dancers - slideshow

Dancers perform dances significant to the Scottish and Irish history - slideshow

The day ends with a Pot of Gold! - slideshow

Local Churches history can be found at the LCGHS
Participants wanted for Atlanta Town wide Garage Sales

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Community Calendar of Events

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►Spring Nature Walks on Elkhart Hill
► Dinner Programs at the Palms Grill
► 2015 schedule for the Logan County Arts
► Fill your cup coffee and fellowship
► Glass recycling resumes May 9
► Electronics recycling held on the second Saturday of each month
► Lincoln Emblem Club #443
► 5th Saturday Opry Schedule for 2015

sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent — State Farm Insurance

Milestones

Anniversaries

Mike & Suzie Maxheimer

Births

Henry James Estep
Cayson James Nelson
Jacionna Anna Leigh Nicholas

Scholarship Opportunities

Healthcare Careers scholarship applications now available

National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils Brings Multi-Million Dollar Youth Fitness Campaign to Illinois
Three Illinois schools, will be deemed National Champion Schools and awarded $100,000 state-of-the-art Live PositivelyTM Fitness Centers.
Leah Anderson is the March LTEC Student of the Month
Trivia Night to benefit CCS/NH-M/ZLS this Saturday
LCU students raising the bar for Generosity
Lincoln College celebration continues with Alumni Reunion Weekend
Special events planned for Sesquicentennial year
Carroll Catholic School Registration going on now
Kindergarten and Pre-school screenings at Mount Pulaski Grade School
Lincoln Elks, Illinois Elks and ALMH Provide Free Clinic to Children
Third Quarter Honor Rolls
College Illinois! ® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program announces Draw Your Dreams coloring contest for kids
Contest Offers a Chance to Win $529
Memorial Medical Center Accepting Applications for Free Nursing Camp for Students

School websites

In the Military

Land of Lincoln Honor Flight April 7

Friends and Family in the Military

Community Action

Community Action Partnership emergency food pantry hours

Community Action senior meals:

Apple Nutrition sites (PDF)

April Menus

Nutrition Sites | Home Delivery

Logan Mason Public Transportation fare schedule
(PDF)

Oasis

Introduction to Square Dancing Coming to the Oasis April 15th
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Senior Life
News & information for the seniors in our community

Article update Feb. 23

► 5 tips to slash prescription drug costs

► Senior Services offers two new travel packages

► Social Security announces new online service for replacement SSA-1099s

► You've saved your money- ensure you have it when you need it

► Social Security to Expand Field Office Hours Nationwide

► Four simple home remedies for joint pain

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LDN - Entertainment

Pieces from 'The Lauren Bacall Collection' are seen during a press preview at Bonhams' Madison Avenue gallery in New York, in this file photo taken March 24, 2015.

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Local

2015
Logan County
Community Health Fair
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National Walk to Work Day is April 3
Healthy communities Partnership encourages everyone to walk at least 30 minutes
Lincoln Elks, Illinois Elks and ALMH Provide Free Clinic to Children
National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils Brings Multi-Million Dollar Youth Fitness Campaign to Illinois
Three Illinois schools, will be deemed National Champion Schools and awarded $100,000 state-of-the-art Live PositivelyTM Fitness Centers.
HCP & ALMH to offer Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
The Biggest Loser Finalist Speaking at Ladies’ Night Out in Lincoln
Logan County Department of Public Health food inspection scores
Births at ALMH

National, International

France bans super-skinny models in anorexia clampdown
Walking may help overweight people curb sugar cravings
States ask U.S. Congress to launch inquiry of herbal supplements
Asthma very common among Olympic-level swimmers
Swedish Match gears up for closely watched FDA panel meeting
Deadly snakes 'milked' to create potent new anti-venom
India to add more AIDS, TB drugs to essential medicines list: sources
Patients may prefer getting biopsy results by phone
Minimally invasive surgery safe for rectal cancer

Entertainment, Entertainers, Media, People & Art

Lauren Bacall memorabilia, art sell for $3.6 million in two-day sale

Fans push 'Furious' franchise to record-setting pace

Televangelist, megachurch founder Robert Schuller dies at 88
Netflix to premiere original series 'Montauk' in 2016

Rapper Vanilla Ice in plea deal over Florida theft charge: lawyer

Despite gallery delays, UAE cements status as regional art hub
Valuable 18th century painting rediscovered in California home

Amy Winehouse biopic shows her talking about fear of fame

Last director to have worked in silent movies dies aged 106
Arthur Miller classic takes center-stage in Shakespeare's hometown

A Minute With: Elisabeth Moss and her dream 'Mad Men' role

Home, Family & Local Entertainment

Logan County Arts to present “Religious and Spiritual Inspirations” starting April 9

"You dirty dog!" There's a new solution for you in Lincoln - Album

Don’t forget pets when planning for disasters
IEMA, local emergency management agencies to focus on pet preparedness throughout April

‘Text First, Talk Second’ often best way to contact loved ones when disaster strikes
IEMA encourages people to have plan for communicating with family members, friends during emergencies

Heartland exhibit features Strong Girls by Monica Estabrook
From the Atlanta Public Library
- April is Back to Baseball month at the Atlanta Public Library
- Atlanta Public Library and the City of Atlanta announce Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Contest

From the Lincoln Public Library
- Come Say good-bye to Daisy
- Book Look: Picture Books: a Visual Feast!
  Reviews by Melissa Oxborrow
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Slim Randles' Home Country
The Big Bang Theory, Mule Barn style
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Logan County Tourism Announces Mini-Grant Opportunity
From celebration to mourning
Old State Capitol remembers end of Civil War, death of Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln’s Pigs & Swigs Festival planning is off to a great start
The Mill on Route 66 in Lincoln, Illinois launches International Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign to complete restoration and open as a museum
Lincoln Heritage Museum to unveil two new exhibits
Displays mark 150th anniversaries of Lincoln’s assassination and founding of Lincoln College
Lincoln Presidential Museum, from concept to reality
Designers, leaders and artists to discuss origins of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Anniversaries for a great man, a great institution
New exhibits, new services, new shows to mark anniversaries of Lincoln’s death and presidential museum’s opening
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LDN - Sports

A cyclist rides past the fence behind which workers continue the renovation of Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, April 1, 2015.

REUTERS/Jim Young (click on picture for larger image)

Today's Top Sports Stories

Local

Logan Lanes High Scores

Baseball

Optimism abounds as teams set to open 2015 MLB season

MLB PLAYER-NEWS-WIRE

Basketball

Paul leads Clippers to comeback win over Trail Blazers

Pelicans pound Lakers, inch closer to Thunder

Preview: Pistons at Bulls

Bhullar makes history after inking Kings contract

NBA results

Highlights of Thursday's NBA games

NBA Roundup

NBA standings

NBA Schedule [ESPN.com]

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NCAA Division I playoff brackets [NCAA,com]

Hockey

Blackhawks 3, Canucks 1

Rangers 3, Wild 2

NHL results

Highlights of Thursday's NHL games

National Hockey League roundup

NHL standings

NHL Schedule [ESPN.com]

Football

NFL notebook: Bears replace longtime C Garza

Prosecution rests in murder trial of ex-NFL star Hernandez

Former New England Patriots football player Aaron Hernandez sits during his murder trial at Bristol County Superior Court in Fall River, Massachusetts, April 2, 2015. REUTERS/Steven Senne/Pool

National Football League roundup

Tennis

Serena edges brave Halep, Suarez Navarro awaits

Carla Suarez Navarro celebrates after her match against Andrea Petkovic (not pictured) in a women's singles semi-final on day eleven of the Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center. Navarro won 6-3, 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Djokovic through to face Isner in Miami semis

Golf

Mickelson makes solid start in Masters tune-up

Phil Mickelson hits his third shot out of a bunker on the sixteenth hole during the first round of the WGC - Cadillac Championship golf tournament at TPC Blue Monster at Trump National Doral. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Inspirational Inkster rolls back the years at Mission Hills

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Elkhart celebrates its Irish heritage
2015 Logan County Community Health Fair "5-2-1-0 Superstar"
- 2015 Logan County Community Health Fair - slideshow
Local Churches history can be found at the LCGHS
Easter Devotional
One-eighty ~ 180 ~ One-eighty
Larry Crawford, Minister, Open Arms Christian Fellowship
Mount Pulaski Grade School Third Quarter Honor Rolls
Trivia Night to benefit CCS/NH-M/ZLS this Saturday
LCU students raising the bar for Generosity
LC Men's Volleyball season ends with 2nd in MWPVC Championships
USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines to April 7
Spring 2015 Logan County Farm Outlook Magazine Feature Story
GMOs and Biotechnology: Facts and Fiction
By Angela Reiners
Lincoln Daily News Special Section
2015 Polar Plunge

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