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Wednesday Jul 9 | LincolnCourier.com

Mother Nature upstages circus with winds, gully-washer

The show must go on. That attitude prevailed, despite the rain and thunder that bore down on the 4:30 p.m. showing of the Carson & Barnes Circus Tuesday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Logan County, IL, Weather, Lincoln, IL

Wed Jul 02, 2008

NBC Channel 5

Hot Future Shock: Heat Wave Temps To Soar

During the European heat wave of 2003 that killed tens of thousands, the temperature in parts of France hit 104 degrees.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro

LincolnCourier.com

Atlanta man arrested for stabbing incident

A 27-year-old Atlanta man is in jail after officials say he stabbed a 56-year-old man on Monday.

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Related Topix: Logan County, IL, Armington, IL

Sat Jun 28, 2008

LincolnCourier.com

Leaders get look at 5-year economic plan for Logan Co.

Logan County's economic development director Joel Smiley Wednesday unveiled his five-year plan for boosting the area's economy and business climate.

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Related Topix: Lincoln, IL, Logan County, IL

Thu Jun 26, 2008

LincolnCourier.com

Community fund will focus on saving Atlanta store

Atlanta Country Market owner Liz Hunter waits on Jane Doolin Wednesday morning at the store while 4-year-old Maycey Sympson hovers in the background.

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Related Topix: Cuba, IL

Mon Jun 16, 2008

LincolnCourier.com

Historic windmill goes up in Atlanta

Logan County is still mulling its future with giant wind turbines that are already producing electricity in other parts of Illinois.

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Related Topix: Logan County, IL, Emden, IL, New Holland, IL, Illinois, Foosland, IL

Thu Jun 12, 2008

LincolnCourier.com

Residents prep for massive sale

Volunteers Marky Gleason and Bertie Bowns were up to their eyeballs Monday afternoon, in stacks and boxes of everything from used clothing to a new battery charger.

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Related Topix: Lawndale, IL, Broadwell, IL, Elkhart, IL, Logan County, IL, Lincoln, IL

Wed Jun 04, 2008

LincolnCourier.com

Primm Road

Flash flooding has become a significant threat after storms dumped up to 5 inches of rain on Logan County overnight.

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Related Topix: Logan County, IL, Lincoln, IL, Weather

Thu May 29, 2008

Lincoln Daily News

New features at the Route 66 Garage Sale

The Route 66 Heritage Foundation has partnered with several other local organizations and businesses to make the event even better than before.

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Related Topix: Charitable Organizations, Logan County, IL, Lawndale, IL, Lincoln, IL, Elkhart, IL

Sun May 25, 2008

Lincoln Daily News

County briefs: Memorial Day celebration planned at Logan County Courthouse; appointments and more

Monday, 10:30 a.m., at the Logan County Courthouse The activities will take place on Broadway Street side of the courthouse.

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Related Topix: Latham, IL, Emden, IL, Middletown, IL, Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, New Holland, IL

Fri May 23, 2008

Journal-Courier.net

Burrus buys Hoblit seed : News

Burrus Hybrids, of Arenzville, has acquired Hoblit Seed Co. of Atlanta, Ill., it was announced Wednesday.

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Wed May 21, 2008

LincolnCourier.com

Atlanta landmark turns 100

Caretaker Carol Blankenship reaches up to adjust a bouquet of flowers sitting above her on the mantle of the front fireplace.

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Related Topix: Bloomington Metro, Home Listing, Home

Tue May 13, 2008

State Journal-Register

Air service set back a year

“We're working on three and maybe even four”

Nearly $1.4 million in federal, airport and business subsidies later, Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is headed pretty much back to where it started. via State Journal-Register

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Related Topix: Urbana, IL, Champaign, IL, Illinois, Peoria Metro

Thu May 08, 2008

Lake Forester

Population growth requires conservation

“We need to also ask for accountability from the power plants.”

By JOHN ROSZKOWSKI jroszkowski@pioneerlocal.com With population projections showing another 2 million people could move in to northeastern Illinois by 2030, water conservation measures need to be enacted now to ... via Lake Forester

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Related Topix: Lake Forest, IL, Libertyville, IL, Lake County, IL, Illinois

Tue Apr 29, 2008

Route 66 News

Atlanta buying decorative lampposts

“We're just trying to get the town looking nice.”

Atlanta buying decorative lampposts April 29, 2008 The beautification of Route 66 through Atlanta, Ill. via Route 66 News

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Wed Apr 23, 2008

Fredericksburg.com

Getting sweet on Midwestern desserts

It was one sweet day. An eclectic mix of foodies gathered at Kendall College on a recent Saturday to hear tales of Midwest dessert "foodways" that ranged from the popularity of pie in Indiana to the history of ... via Fredericksburg.com

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Candy

Wed Apr 16, 2008

State Journal-Register

Tell us your Amtrak stories, suggestions

Are you a veteran Amtrak rider and love to ride the rails? Or do you avoid the train because of a bad experience? In light of the news that Springfield's Amtrak station will be improved, we want to hear your ... via State Journal-Register

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Related Topix: Springfield Metro, Springfield, IL, Lawndale, IL, Bloomington, IL

Thu Apr 10, 2008

Chicago Tribune

Bar Chicago

Looking for a good time without the pretension? In the classic style of the Rush Street scene, Bar Chicago offers all that and more. via Chicago Tribune

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, The Beach Boys, Naughty by Nature, Rap, Chicago Metro, Lincoln Park (Chicago, IL), Chinatown (Chicago, IL)

Tue Apr 08, 2008

LincolnCourier.com

Chapman already working with airport panel on balloon fest

“I'll be helping families get prepared for deployment.”

Annette Chapman of the Lincoln-Logan County Chamber of Commerce asked the Logan County Board's airport committee Monday for permission to hold a remote control airplane demonstration at the Logan County airport ... via LincolnCourier.com

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Related Topix: Lincoln, IL, Logan County, IL

Fri Apr 04, 2008

Milling Journal

ASA Forms Working Group to Make Recommendations on Futures Market

St. Louis, MO-Amid concerns that futures markets are becoming less effective in allowing farmers to manage risk, the American Soybean Association has formed a Market Performance Working Group to examine the ... via Milling Journal

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