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The magnificent, new bronze sculpture of a young Abraham Lincoln has officially found its home in front of the Lincoln Center on the campus of Lincoln College. The bronze, created by Andrew Jumonville, is a marvelous, life-size likeness of young Abe. More pictures in today's Top Stories. Picture by Mike Fak  (Click on picture for larger image.)
Lincoln bronze unveiled at Lincoln College Bomke: Governor's budget proposals a wish list, not a plan Under Quinn pressure, Brady shows tax returns Unions push to remove evaluations from new FOIA law Candidate for Obama's old US Senate seat undaunted This day in history Yesterday's Top Stories City trims expenses, looks to employees to resolve final $83,000 deficit Office Professionals Luncheon -- Album 1 Office Professionals Luncheon -- Album 2 Office Professionals Luncheon -- Album 3 L.E.A.F club hosts Earth Day at St. John United Church of Christ -- in pictures FFA plant sale continues Sunday -- in pictures Lincoln College unveils bronze sculpture of young Abraham Lincoln today at 4 p.m. Reminder: Nate Stuckey benefit Saturday at LCHS A record-breaking 'Run for Your Life' at LCU Job loss begins to moderate across state but still higher year to year State fire marshal announces small-equipment grants for Lincoln and Middletown fire depts. Educators, unions follow up rally with more pleas GOP senators: Quinn budget cuts only $200 million This day in history This Week's Top Stories CLOSE UP:  April 23 Elks Country Club, Naomi-Ruth Circle, Lane Brickey, United Way and Logan County Dept. of Public Health in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Looking for a great recipe? Check out Grab Your Fork Sponsored by
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News...    sponsored by      Photographers and reporters watch as state and federal banking officials enter the Broadway Bank in Chicago on Friday and take control of the bank owned by the family of Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, a candidate for U.S. Senate. Giannoulias was a senior loan officer at the bank for four years before he ran for treasurer, and questionable loans made to convicted felons during his tenure have dogged him in his quest for Obama's old Senate seat. AP photo by Charles Rex Arbogast
Local Lincoln bronze unveiled at Lincoln College CLOSE UP:  April 23 Elks Country Club, Naomi-Ruth Circle, Lane Brickey, United Way and Logan County Dept. of Public Health in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance State Candidate for Obama's old US Senate seat undaunted Vet gets prison for faking paralysis to avoid Iraq US Sen. Durbin subpoenaed for Blagojevich trial National Suspect: Al-Qaida ordered suicide attack in NYC New oil-rig safety rules eyed even before blast Police: Detroit strip club employed 14-year-old Boy Scouts ordered to pay $18.5M in sex abuse case Advocates vow challenges to Ariz. immigration law Atheists, religious groups lobby on Day of Prayer Politics & Government Obama links auto industry woes, financial overhaul Palin raises money for GOP in liberal Oregon town GOP asks high court to undo 'soft money' ban Whitman ends California tour with Romney, McCain NTSB investigates near collision at Calif. airport US renews call for Iran to release detained hikers Weather and Climate The nation's weather International Suicide attack killed American soldier, US says Shiite cleric calls on followers to defend mosques Abbas: No Palestinian state in temporary borders SKorea hoists 2nd half of sunken warship from sea Guarded hope rises for peaceful end to Thai crisis Thousands protest in Ukraine over deal with Russia Nigeria: Residents flee over fears of new violence China replaces party boss in region hit by unrest ODD & Extraordinary No thongs for swimmers in 'Mayberry with a beach' Video shows dog leading Alaska troopers to fire Police: Man invades home, says he's at wrong house Triplets grab top spots in Atlanta high school Fake mop top finds cops at San Diego TV appearance Man suspected of stealing dozens of fire hydrants Cops: Ill-timed potty break lands suspect in jail Vt. farmer finds stolen 116-pound African tortoise Science, Technology and the Environment New study says oceans' chemistry changing rapidly	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $11204.28   +69.99            S&P500       $1217.28   +8.61            NASDAQ     $2530.15   +11.08   State FDIC shuts down 7 banks in Illinois National Anthem Blue Cross postponing rate hike again Deal approved to keep open Ohio Hugo Boss plant Mich. hookah fanciers fume about smoking ban Goldman's CEO and board are named in lawsuit International Virgin founder: Europe flight ban an overreaction Will tough love fix Greece's economic woes? Energy Oil settles above $85 after home sales surge Markets Greek bailout request shores up Europe's stocks Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA Don Panchito MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.899 Bloomington $2.879- $2.899 Springfield $2.879 -- $2.999                        Garlic mustard and galls By John Fulton  USDA Farm Service Agency March newsletter 2010 DCP/ACRE sign-up under way Agriculture futures fall, livestock prices mixed Agriculture News Elsewhere  If N supplies or time are too tight, plant first and fertilize later U of I's Erosion Control Facility Is Ready to Begin Hosting Training Sessions February Beef and Pork Exports Up Nearly 15% Compared to Last Year More... Recent Rural Review News Index Upcoming Civic Events              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

Community members and supporters of Lincoln College gathered for the unveiling of the new Abe Lincoln statue at the Lincoln Center. State Sen. Larry Bomke (center, dark suit) also came up from Springfield for the event. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
Personality of the Week A century is not enough 101-year-old Katie Dobey continues lifelong   passion for Cubs Katie's poem YMCA notes Park district notes  Library notes  Chamber Monday Morning memo School menus Illini Central activities  (PDF)  VFW Post 1756 April calendar Community Calendar of Events Submit entry for LDN Calendar of Events Friends and Family in the Military  Sponsored by AMVETS Sponsors of the Veterans Honor Roll bricks Community News & Events   CLOSE UP:  April 23 Elks Country Club, Naomi-Ruth Circle, Lane Brickey, United Way and Logan County Dept. of Public Health in Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Upcoming Civic Events
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Mel Brooks, right, is joined by his son Max and grandson Henry, 5, at dedication ceremonies for Mel Brooks' new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Friday. AP photo by Reed Saxon
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Mel Brooks gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Queen Elizabeth's husband suffers ankle injury Frazetta siblings resolve dispute over fantasy art Food Network spawns edgy, young Cooking Channel Hasselhoff's ex wife sentenced to jail in DUI case 'Survivor' contestant accused of shoving woman It's CBS, viva Las Vegas for Daytime Emmy Awards Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised April 6     NEW! Food & Recipes Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa Chad's Blind
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Milwaukee Brewers' Craig Counsell dives headfirst into third base during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Friday in Milwaukee. Counsell tried to stretch a double into a triple but was called out. The Cubs won the game 8-1. AP photo by Morry Gash
Today's Top Sports Stories Clausen, Gerhart picked in 2nd round; McCoy in 3rd Goodell has flexibility in suspension MLB.com baseball standings Local Sports Lincoln Park District umpire clinic Sunday Jr. Lynx Basketball Club Pro Basketball Lakers' Jackson: Stern's threats 'heavy-handed' Baseball Dempster stops the Brewers with 8-1 victory Chisox's Jones wins it with homer in 9th As usual, Lincecum gets Giants back on track against Cards Dunn homers twice as Nats' Atilano beats Dodgers Reynolds, LaRoche homer for DBacks in win Red Sox beat Orioles again Recent Sports News Index	LCHS Athletics Lincoln College Athletics