Latest News from the Herald & Review Friday July 15, 2005

Today's Top Story Classics collect in Mount Pulaski: Pierce-Arrow lovers 'Looking for Lincoln' as part of annual gathering MOUNT PULASKI - If Abraham Lincoln had been born a bit later and lived long enough, the chances are his automobile of choice would have been a Pierce-Arrow. Abe's early 20th-century successors certainly loved them, with William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Herbert Hoover and Franklin Delano Roosevelt among the chief executives who waved at their fellow Americans from the sumptuous interiors of these top-of-the-line land yachts. But if Lincoln was too early for the 1901-'38 Pierce-Arrow production run, it's never too late for Pierce-Arrow to go looking for Lincoln. "And we do expect to see him, he's going to be here," said Pierce-Arrow enthusiast Joanne Burmeister, as she stood by a 1929 model outside the Mount Pulaski Courthouse on Thursday and hoping for a glimpse of a Lincoln impersonator.  More

 

Local News Park district to use grant for lighting DECATUR - Lighting the way to be more energy efficient is what the Decatur Park District plans to do after receiving a $80,000 grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation.  More   Thomas enters 'prudent' plea in brother's stabbing death Macon County chairman voted more authority by board to oversee several non-elected department heads Decatur-Macon County Homeless Council focuses on jobs for low-income population Macon County seeking services, volunteers for Redeploy Illinois grant effort One of the family: House-trained pygmy goat wins cleanest pen award at Moultrie-Douglas County Fair   CLICK HERE FOR INDEX TO ALL CURRENT LOCAL NEWS   Farm Progress Farm show has potential for bumper year: Ag Cafe says exhibitor spots snapped up quickly DECATUR - Decatur's Farm Progress Show has the potential to be the most well attended Farm Progress Show in recent history.  More Bob Brady corn maze to benefit task force: 'Farm Progress Show 2005' embedded in field near car dealer Locals asked to steer clear of Farm Progess: Organizers say traffic will be heaviest first couple of days CLICK HERE FOR INDEX TO ALL CURRENT FARM PROGRESS NEWS   Will you limit your summer driving this year because of the high cost of gasoline? Yes No View Results   Money Businesses part of homeland security plan SPRINGFIELD - Thwarting terrorist attacks is good for the country's safety.     Summer Expo to showcase antique farm equipment   CLICK HERE FOR INDEX TO ALL CURRENT MONEY NEWS No concert for Farm Progress   Stock Quotes Market Watch Jul 15, 2005 8:55 AM ET ComStock 20 min. delayed   State/Region State Rep. Mitchell pushes to limit eminent domain use FORSYTH - A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision is prompting a group of Illinois legislators to push a bill to protect property owners' rights against use of eminent domain to condemn private property and give it to a private developer.  More   Gays gathers to celebrate 150th anniversary   CLICK HERE FOR INDEX TO ALL CURRENT STATE & REGION NEWS H & R Editorials Support from home means a lot to troops From the H&R Editorial Staff  More   Letters to the Editor from July 15, 2005 Let's stick to the facts in bike path debate Letters to the Editor for Thursday, July 14, 2005   Letters to the Editor Blog - Updated Daily The Rauschenberger interview CLICK HERE FOR INDEX TO ALL CURRENT EDITORIAL Life HURRAH FOR RAW: Hallelujah Diet helps drop pounds, lift feeling of wellbeing Cindy Sawyer felt sick after almost every meal and had so much arthritis in her legs, stairs were almost insurmountable.  More Entertaiment Buffett's art brings life from around the world to Decatur Bonamassa brings lifetime of experience to Blues in Central Park Features Cook's choice Health 101: Trying to quit smoking? Get all the help you can Tim Cain Don't believe in magic? Look at Harry's success CLICK HERE FOR INDEX TO ALL LIFE STORIES Fantasia, farewell   Public Info Obits Compiled from submissions of attending funeral homes and family. BirthsBirths for Thursday, July 14, 2005 WeddingsWeddings for the week of July 10, 2005

H & R Sports

Muck waters down H&R 100 field MACON - There wasn't a lot of rain that rolled through Central Illinois on Thursday.  More

Chicago Cubs Prior, cubs continue to pick up steam CHICAGO (AP) - Mark Prior knows how to build up his arm strength after a stint on the  More CLICK HERE FOR ALL STORIES ON THE CHICAGO CUBS Chicago Cubs 2005 Schedule

St. Louis Cardinals Cards have little to fear DETROIT - Now that the dream of the National League actually winning an All-Star Game has died again, we return to the reality of the regular season. And the reality is that the National League Central Division race is all but over. Just ask representatives of the teams chasing the Cardinals.  More CLICK HERE FOR ALL STORIES ON THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS St. Louis Cardinals 2005 Schedule

Mark Tupper Growing Carlwell draws huge comparison CHAMPAIGN - Brian Carlwell looked as stunned as anyone.  More At least Sammy's no longer a Cub A few leftovers from Nike

Area Preps

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• Village of Gays marks 150 years

• Local woman hopes walk helps bring others ‘Out of Darkness'

• Something old, something new

• What Baseball brings to Southern Illinois

• SIU president search plan approved

• Marion teachers file suit against district

Man Sought in Bombing Probe Arrested

Rehnquist Says He'll Stay on Supreme Court

Rove Learned CIA Agent's Name From Novak

Emily Strengthens to Category 4 Storm

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Limited Edition Online! Decatur's premier magazine, the Limited Edition, is now online. Surf the net for additional "Limited" unreleased photos and recent events. Getting Connected: Communications technology has changed our businesses and our lives - but not always for the better Angela Seitz knew business would dominate her lunchtime discussion. After all, the Ford Motor Co. zone manager from Chicago was meeting with Jackson Ford employees at a local restaurant.    Local Churches and Denominations Search area churches by denomination or church name for contact information, location, and service times.  Body & More Read about how good health is going to the dogs, health and safety precautions for your next big trip, and gifts for people in motion.