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Sunday
was the annual Boy Scout BBQ in Lincoln. Held at the Lincoln Knights
of Columbus, the event was open to dine-in guests as well as those
who wanted to grab and go. With the coronavirus still present but
appearing to decline in the area, some chose to dine-in this year,
but the majority stuck with carry-out one more year keeping
volunteers hopping.
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70,475
tested - 67,208 negative-
3,267
positive - 36 active cases - 3,178 recovered -
53
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LOGAN COUNTY
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State
officials encourage Illinoisans to plan for weather
emergencies
Part
of a tree that had split at the trunk lies on a road in Oak
Park, Ill., while also appearing not to have landed on a car
parked on the road, after a severe storm moved through the
Chicago area Monday, Aug. 10, 2020.
AP
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State
 Chicago
suburb's plan to pay Black residents reparations could be a
national model
Evanston Alderman Robin Rue Simmons, who spearheaded the city’s reparations initiative,
poses near her home in the Fifth Ward in Evanston, Illinois,
U.S., March 19, 2021. REUTERS/Eileen T. Meslar
Nation
 Jury
selection continues in Minneapolis trial of ex-officer in
Floyd death
Defense attorney Eric Nelson introduces Derek Chauvin, the
former Minneapolis police officer facing
murder charges in the death of
George Floyd,
to potential jurors during jury selection in
his trial in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, U.S., March 15, 2021 in this courtroom sketch
from a video feed of the proceedings. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg
Government, Politics, Campaigns &
Elections
 Biden
to visit border 'at some point', says migrants should apply from
home
President Joe Biden speaks
to members of the press on the South Lawn upon returning to the
White House after a trip to Camp David, in Washington, U.S.
March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Erin Scott
 Russian
envoy to U.S. back in Moscow after Biden calls Putin a killer:
TASS
President Joe Biden and
Vice President Kamala Harris deliver remarks after meeting
with Asian-American leaders to discuss "the
ongoing attacks and threats against the community," during a
stop at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.,
March 19, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
International
 Myanmar
activists find new ways to protest as EU prepares sanctions on
junta
Demonstrators gather behind barricades during a protest against
the military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar March
22, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
 German
economy is slumping on anti-virus curbs, Bundesbank says
Picture shows the abandoned Kennedy Square due to the corona virus disease
(COVID-19) pandemic lockdown in downtown Essen, Germany,
March 11, 2021. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
ODD & Extraordinary
Science,
Medicine, Technology & Environment
 NASA
completes major test on rocket that could take humans back to
the moon
NASA completed
an eight-minute test of
engines on a Boeing-built rocket for
Artemis missions that aim to return U.S. astronauts to the moon by
2024, more than half a century since the last lunar walk.
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says ex-SEC chief Clayton to take over as chairman from Black
Jay Clayton,
Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, speaks
at the Economic Club of New York luncheon in New York City, New
York, U.S.,September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
International
 Danish
Red Cross launches volcano catastrophe bond
Mount Merapi volcano spews hot lava as seen from Turi village in
Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, March 5, 2021, in this photo
taken by Antara Foto/Andreas Fitri Atmoko/via Reuters.
Economy
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Fed's Barkin: U.S. may be 'on the brink' of complete recovery
Federal Reserve Bank
of Richmond President Thomas Barkin poses during a break at a
Dallas Fed conference on technology in Dallas, Texas, U.S., May
23, 2019. REUTERS/Ann Saphir/File Photo
Markets
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and forex ride out Turkey shock
Market makers work on the trading floor at IG Index in London,
Britain January 14, 2016. Bank of England policymakers expect
the recent plunge in oil prices will weigh a bit on British
inflation in the coming months but said it remains unclear if
the impact would be lasting. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
Money
 Dollar
dominates as hedge funds cut shorts on Treasury yield rise
U.S. one hundred dollar notes are seen in this picture
illustration taken in Seoul February 7, 2011. REUTERS/Lee Jae-Won
Energy
 World's
top emitters a long way from aligning with climate goals
Fridays for Future activists protest calling for a "Global Day
of Climate Action", as the spread of the coronavirus disease
(COVID-19) continues, in Vienna, Austria, March 19, 2021.
REUTERS/Leonard Foeger
Internet
& Technology
 Trump
plans social media return with his own platform, adviser tells
Fox News
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative
Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, U.S.
February 28, 2021. REUTERS/Octavio Jones
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Regular Gasoline per Gallon
Lincoln
$2.829-3.179
Bloomington
$2.759-3.059
Decatur
$2.979-$3 .299
Springfield
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Kari
Adams (front center), patient care technician, Acute Care, is the
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Colleague of the Month for
February.
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Zach LaVine-led Bulls roll over
Pistons
Chicago
Bulls guard Coby White (0) shoots the ball while defended by Detroit
Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) during the third quarter at
Little Caesars Arena.
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Basketball
 Jaylen
Brown drains career-best 10 3s as Celtics torch Magic
Orlando Magic
forward Aaron Gordon (00) works the ball against Boston Celtics
forward Semi Ojeleye (37) in the second quarter at TD Garden.
Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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 Cameron
Krutwig, Loyola-Chicago stun top-seeded Illinois
Illinois Fighting
Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the
Loyola Ramblers during the first half in the second round of the
2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory
Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Hockey
 Kings
cool off scorching-hot Golden Knights
Vegas Golden
Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud (2) moves the puck ahead of
Los Angeles Kings center Gabriel Vilardi (13) and center Blake
Lizotte (46) during the first period at Staples Center.
Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Baseball
 Royals
C Salvador Perez agrees to four-year extension
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13)
throws to first base after forcing out Los Angeles Dodgers right
fielder Mookie Betts (50) at home plate during the first inning
of a spring training game at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit:
Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Golf
 Golf:
Australian late bloomer Jones can contend at Masters - coach
Matt Jones
celebrates with the trophy after winning during The Honda
Classic golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA
TODAY Sports/File Photo
Tennis
 Serena
pulls out of Miami Open following oral surgery
Serena Williams of
the U.S. in action during her semi final match against Japan's
Naomi Osaka REUTERS/Kelly Defina/File Photo
Football
 Reports:
Jets, DT Sheldon Rankins reach two-year deal
New Orleans Saints
defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) celebrates after a sack of
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (not pictured)
in the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory
Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Motor Racing
 Ryan
Blaney takes late lead, wins QuikTrip 500
NASCAR Cup Series
fans watch the race from the stands at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
More Sports
 Japan
may grant special entry to some foreign volunteers for Olympics:
report
A man wearing a
protective face mask walks past in front of a display showing
the logo of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games that have been postponed to
2021 due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in
Tokyo, Japan January 23, 2021. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
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