A large group of community members gathered Wednesday morning south of Lincoln along Route 66/Lincoln Parkway at the Edward Madigan State Park. Some of those who came out on the rainy morning were from Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation, Healthy Communities Partnership, Lincoln and Logan County governments, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Logan County Alliance and local citizens. The special occasion was an official ribbon cut for the area's first newly marked and certified 5K/10K race course.

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On Wednesday evening the rainy weather couldn’t stop customers from attending the Oasis Pork Chop Dinner fundraiser. The event was held inside the dining room area at the senior center and also a drive-thru option was offered on the back side of the building.

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Actor Tom Selleck talks about his show 'Blue Bloods' during the CBS, Showtime and the CW Television Critics Association press tour in Beverly Hills, California, July 28, 2010.

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White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (79) hits a double against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning at U.S Cellular Field.

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