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John
Hoblit takes his seat as the newly hired city
attorney for the city of Lincoln. Hoblit is a
Logan County native from the Atlanta area. He is
currently practicing law in Clinton but expects
to have an office in Lincoln within the next few
days. Hoblit was approved unanimously with six
aldermen present at the Monday night voting
session. Aldermen Heidi Browne and Tracy Welch
were absent for the evening.
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Unofficial results -
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Registered voters countywide -
18,396 |
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votes counted at 9 p.m. - 10,216 |
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at 9 p.m. all votes are counted -
voter turnout 55.53% |
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Logan County Contested Races |
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Logan County Board District 5 |
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Steven Jenness - Republican |
761 |
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Peter Welsh - Democrat |
560 |
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Logan County Public Questions |
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No |
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Chester-East Lincoln School Board |
683 |
450 |
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Mount Pulaski School District Bond Issue |
953 |
814 |
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Logan County as a firearm sanctuary county |
5896 |
3397 |
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Gubernatorial Race
On the state level - Rauner
has conceded to Pritzker |
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Rauner/Sanguinetti - Republican |
5827 |
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Pritzker/Stratton - Democrat |
2537 |
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Jackson/Mohip - Libertarian |
299 |
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McCann/Merreighn - Conservative |
1315 |
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Other State Races
state leaders bolded in blue |
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Attorney General |
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Harold - Republican |
7207 |
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Raoul - Democrat |
2468 |
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Harsy - Libertarian |
317 |
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Secretary of State |
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Helland - Republican |
4899 |
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White - Democrat |
4879 |
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Dutner - Libertarian |
265 |
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Comptroller |
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Senger - Republican |
6219 |
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Mendoza - Democrat |
3394 |
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Ball - Libertarian |
338 |
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Treasurer |
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Dodge - Republican |
6265 |
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Frerichs - Democrat |
3269 |
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Leheney - Libertarian |
335 |
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United States Congress 18th
Congressional District |
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LaHood - Republican |
7556 |
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Rodriguez - Democrat |
2433 |
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2018
FALL
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People
vote during the midterm election at P.S. 140 in
Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 6, 2018.
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Local
National
 Mail bomb suspect to have first
hearing in U.S. court in New York
Cesar Altieri Sayoc is pictured in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
in this November 28, 2013 handout booking photo obtained by
Reuters Oct. 26, 2018. Broward County Sheriff's Office/Handout
via Reuters/File Photo
Government, Politics, Campaigns & Elections
 Control of Congress, and verdict on
Trump, at stake in U.S. elections
Mist shrouds the U.S. Capitol dome on the morning of midterm
Election Day, as voters go to the polls to decide the control of
the U.S. House and Senate in the mid-term of the Trump
presidency in Washington, U.S. November 6, 2018.
REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
International
 Six people arrested over attack
plans against President Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives to pay his respect by
the tomb of Lieutenant Robert Porchon, brother-in-arms of French
writer Maurice Genevoix, at the Trottoir necropolis in Les
Eparges, France, November 6, 2018, as part of the ceremonies
marking the centenary of the First World War. Ludovic Marin/Pool
via REUTERS
ODD &
Extraordinary
Science & Environment
 Gene study reveals secrets of
parasitic worms, possible treatments
A giant 25m worm representing the parasitic worm of
schistosomiasis, that causes significant suffering and death to
thousands of people around the world, is pictured on the Lake
Leman on the occasion of the Neglected Tropical Diseases Summit,
in Geneva, Switzerland, April 18, 2017. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy/File
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International
 China
grants more trademark approvals for Ivanka Trump firm -
including voting machines
White House senior adviser
Ivanka Trump speaks during the Interagency Task Force to Monitor
and Combat Trafficking in Persons annual meeting at the White
House in Washington, U.S., October 11, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan
Ernst
Economy
 ADIA,
Citi analysts see ample oil supply to withstand Iran sanctions
Global Head of Research, Abu
Dhabi Investment Authority, Christof Ruhl, speaks during the
inauguration of The International Institute For Strategic
Studies Bahrain Bay Forum, in Manama, Bahrain September 16,
2016. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
Energy
 Iran
says it is selling the oil it needs to, despite U.S. pressure
Iranian Vice President Eshaq
Jahangiri speaks during a news conference after a meeting with
Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in
Najaf, south of Baghdad, February 18, 2015. REUTERS/Alaa
Al-Marjani
Markets
Money
Internet & Technology
 EU
states divided over digital tax, fear U.S. retaliation
A man walks past the brand logo
of Alphabet Inc's Google outside its office in Beijing, China,
August 8, 2018. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
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Area Gas Prices
Regular Gasoline per Gallon
Lincoln
$2.659-$2.909
Bloomington
$2.56-2.899
Decatur
$2. 49-$2.929
Springfield
$2.489-$2.799
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2018
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LDN - Entertainment
Britain's Idris
Elba named People mag's 'sexiest man alive'
Director
and executive producer Idris Elba poses
during a photocall to promote the movie
Yardie at the 68th Berlinale International
Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, February
22, 2018.
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Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-25-ABUSE
Opioid addiction helpline -
1-833-2FINDHELP
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING SERVICES
Prairie Center Against Sexual
Assault
24-hour hotline - 217-753-8081
Local
National, International
 Gene
study reveals secrets of parasitic worms, possible
treatments
A giant
25m worm representing the parasitic worm of
schistosomiasis, that causes significant suffering and
death to thousands of people around the world, is
pictured on the Lake Leman on the occasion of the
Neglected Tropical Diseases Summit, in Geneva,
Switzerland, April 18, 2017. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy/File
Photo
 France
bans crop pesticide metam sodium after people fall ill
A farmer
inspects a tomato at the Verger de la Chebuette in Saint
Julien de Concelles near Nantes, western France, August 4,
2009. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo
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Entertainment
Park district notes
From Abby Neece, program coordinator
Slim Randles' Home Country
A delectable combination of peanut butter,
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Art
 The
man who would be king, eventually: Prince Charles turns 70
Horse Racing -
Royal Ascot - Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Britain - June 20, 2018
Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall
arrives at Ascot. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo
 5
become 4: the Spice Girls reunite, minus 'Posh' Victoria Beckham
The Spice Girls,
Melanie Chisholm, Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, Melanie
Brown and Emma Bunton, perform as they kick off their reunion
tour in Vancouver, British Columbia December 2, 2007.
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LaVine puts up 41 as
Bulls edge Knicks in 2 OTs
Bulls
shooting guard Antonio Blakeney (9) reacts after hitting a three
point shot against the New York Knicks during the first quarter at
Madison Square Garden.
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Today's Top Sports Stories
Local
Baseball
 Cashman:
Yanks interested in bringing back Happ, Sabathia
Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (52) reacts after the third
inning against the Boston Red Sox in game four of the 2018 ALDS
playoff baseball series at Yankee Stadium. Brad Penner-USA TODAY
Sports
Football
 Mariota,
Titans take down Cowboys, 28-14
Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (19) celebrates as he walks
off the field after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T
Stadium. Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Basketball
 Harden's
28 points lead Rockets past Pacers
Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) tries to steal the ball away
from Houston Rockets center Clint Cappela (15) during the first
quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY
Sports
Hockey
 NHL
roundup: Bruins overpower Stars in OT
Capitals forward Devante Smith-Pelly (25) and Edmonton Oilers
defensemen Oscar Klefbom (77) chase after the puck in front of
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot (33) during the second
period at Rogers Place. Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
Soccer
Golf
 Amateurs
must be king to keep game growing says Player
Retired South African golfer Gary Player gestures as he chats to
Harry Malapile at the Soweto Country Club in Soweto, South
Africa, October 22, 2018. Picture taken October 22, 2018.
REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Tennis
 Nadal
pulls out of ATP Finals, Djokovic to end year atop rankings
Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during the final against
Russia's Karen Khachanov REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Motor Racing
More Sports
 USOC
seeks to revoke USA Gymnastics' status as governing body
A gymnast competes on vault at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships
in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., August 19, 2018. REUTERS/Brian
Snyder/File Photo
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