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April 23, 2014
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Tuesday afternoon several Lincoln/Logan County Chamber Ambassadors turned out to welcome Steve Harvey to the community as the newest local representative for Country Financial. Harvey snipped the ribbon outside his office at 120 S. McLean St. and then treated all his guests to light refreshments. In addition to the chamber representatives, Mini Abe was also present for the ribbon-cut.

Pictured above, from the left, are Karen Hargis, Marcia Cook holding Mini Abe, Josh Slightom, Nicole Cox, Michael Gowin, Steve Harvey, Glenda Harvey and Doug DeMay.

Photo by Nila Smith (Click on image for larger version.)

State police investigate shooting of armed offender by Lincoln police
- Comment from Chief Ken Greenslate on Tuesday night shooting incident
- Coroner releases information on death
A former Lincolnite climbing Mount Everest
The chamber partners with local businesses to provide workforce training to high school seniors
Ambassadors welcome Steve Harvey to Lincoln
Mini Abe also attends the party
May 3 date added for Elkhart nature walks
Ann LaMotte receives LCU promotion
Estep named ALMH Employee of the Month
Quinn announces $8.8 million for construction projects
Includes Sugar Creek bridge on Route 10
Soil moisture levels are high across Illinois
Proposed rules filed for medical cannabis system
Illinois State Fair announces new concert bookings
Steely Dan, Hunter Hayes added to 2014 entertainment lineup

Day Planner

Logan County Board and committee meeting schedule

Lincoln City Council 2014 meeting schedule

The tulips are blooming!

Garage Sales this weekend

374 Northgate Drive, Lincoln -- Fri. & Sat.
213 E. Harvey, Mount Pulasi -- Fri. & Sat.

Wednesday

8 a.m. — Lincoln/Logan Chamber of Commerce annual Workforce Readiness Expo
Noon — Lincoln Rotary Club meeting
Noon — Breastfeeding support group
5:30 p.m. — Victim Impact Panel

Thursday

11 a.m. — Blood drive
Noon — Mount Pulaski Rotary lunch
5 p.m. — Culver's night for Dominican Republic mission trip
7 p.m. — Community Action board meeting

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Yesterday's Top Stories

Logan County final multiplier announced

Spring water main flushing Mount Pulaski starts tonight

From the office of Jonathan Wright
Methamphetamine production results in prison sentence

LCHS performs at Walt Disney World Resort

The Railers come marching home again — album

Lincoln College Jazz Ensemble announces final spring concerts Friday and Saturday

Come out for 'Breakfast with the Stags' on Sunday

Public invited to watch Tri-County Rocketeers' launches Sunday

From the Federal Trade Commission
Fake IRS collectors are calling

Springtime greening: Earth Day tips for boaters

IDNR asks for help to conserve the monarch butterfly

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Former Lincoln residents Nathan and Kris Dolbeare have been on the trip of a lifetime, traveling around the world so that Nathan will have an opportunity to climb two of the highest mountains in the world: Mount Labouche and Mount Everest. Kris has now returned home to Colorado, but Nathan awaits the opportunity to reach the peak of Mount Everest. A recent avalanche that killed 18 has delayed the climb. Read more about this in the story below.

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Local

State police investigate shooting of armed offender by Lincoln police
- Comment from Chief Ken Greenslate on Tuesday night shooting incident
- Coroner releases information on death
A former Lincolnite climbing Mount Everest
The chamber partners with local businesses to provide workforce training to high school seniors
Ambassadors welcome Steve Harvey to Lincoln
Mini Abe also attends the party
May 3 date added for Elkhart nature walks
Ann LaMotte receives LCU promotion
Estep named ALMH Employee of the Month
Quinn announces $8.8 million for construction projects
Includes Sugar Creek bridge on Route 10
Soil moisture levels are high across Illinois
Proposed rules filed for medical cannabis system
Illinois State Fair announces new concert bookings
Steely Dan, Hunter Hayes added to 2014 entertainment lineup

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Quinn announces $8.8 million for construction projects
Includes Sugar Creek bridge on Route 10

National

Teen Who Stowed Away On Hawaii Flight Resting In Hospital
Church Deacon, Fugitive In 1981 Killing, Arrested In Texas
Dead Teen's Mother Claims Negligence In Deadly California Crash: Report
Missouri Executes Convicted Killer In 1993 Cattle-Stealing Plot
Oklahoma Execution Halted Amid Confusion Over Stay Orders

Washington State County Eyes Building Ban After Deadly Mudslide: Reports

Obama Visits Mudslide-Hit Community In Washington State

Politics, Government & Elections

Obama Reassures Japan, Other Allies On China As Asia Trip Begins

U.S. Steps Up Trade Pressure On Japan Ahead Of Obama Visit

FBI Seeks To Identify Victims Of Suspected Child Molester Abroad

Supreme Court Hears Challenge To Ban On 'False' Campaign Speech

'Bridgegate' Scandal Threatens Next World Trade Center Tower

U.S. Top Court Upholds Michigan Ban On College Affirmative Action

California GOP Hopeful Wants Free College For Science, Math Students

Colorado Lawmakers Move To Tighten Laws On Edible Marijuana

International

Children's Corpses Reveal Desperate Attempts To Escape Korean Ferry

Australia Vows To Keep Searching To Solve Missing Malaysian Plane Mystery

Ukraine's Leaders Say Have U.S. Backing To Take On 'Aggressors'

Hole In Afghan Budget Stirs Unease As West Starts Packing Bags

Chinese Factories Stalling As Euro Zone Business Picks Up

Paying For Giant Nile Dam Itself, Ethiopia Thwarts Egypt But Takes Risks

ODD & Extraordinary

Ohio Man Must Pay $489,000 For Fake Distress Report: Court
NY Police Officer Who Sang With Metal Band Pleads Guilty To Disability Fraud

Science, Technology and the Environment

Risk Of Asteroid Hitting Earth Higher Than Thought, Study Shows

Study In Europe Eclipses Notion Home In The Sun Equals Happiness

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Roger Webster Construction Inc. is the Chamber Business of the Week

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National

Wal-Mart to report how compliance targets impacted executive pay: WSJ

Comcast nears deal with Charter on divestitures: source
AT&T ups revenue growth forecast on new pricing model

Valeant, Ackman offer to buy Botox maker Allergan for $47 billion

GM seeks U.S. court protection against ignition lawsuits
Sen. Blumenthal wants to quiz former GM CEOs on recalls

U.S. home resales hit 1-1/2 year low, but may be stabilizing

Juniper's revenue rises as telecom clients ramp up networks
Goldman buys Westpeak in drive for 'smart beta' assets
Citigroup's leaders say company needs to simplify itself

Lockheed lifts outlook as profit rises, but revenue falls

U.S. justices show little support for Aereo TV in copyright fight
Exclusive: CIBC, buyout firms circle Russell Investments: sources

International

China is a driver, not a drag, for U.S. earnings in first quarter

China PMI as predicted, Aussie drops after inflation data
China factory activity shrinks for fourth month, but pace of decline slows
Yum Brands' China restaurant sales improve, shares rise
Deutsche Bank to cut Latin America equities headcount: Bloomberg

Novartis and GSK trade assets as pharma industry reshapes

Energy

Oil falls on expectations US stocks rose close to record

Damages phase of BP Gulf spill trial set for January

Exclusive: Nigeria favors local firms in $40 billion oil contract awards

Markets

Earnings, healthcare give Wall Street sixth straight gain

Comcast adds video subscribers, beats Street

JetBlue pilots vote to join union; shares fall
Darden investor wins backing for vote on Red Lobster spin off: CNBC
HK regulator reprimands, fines RBS over emerging-markets rates trades

Barclays joins retreat from commodities as new rules bite

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Illinois grain prices in country elevators
Column: Rhubarb, garlic mustard and to-do list
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Soil moisture levels are high across Illinois
Logan County FSA program update
FSA offers farm bill website
USDA update on livestock disaster programs
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Ann LaMotte, online instructional designer at Lincoln Christian University, has been promoted to an associate faculty member, effective June 1.

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May 3 date added for Elkhart nature walks

Lincoln Heritage Museum at Lincoln College will host grand opening Saturday

Salt Creek Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. motorcyclists host annual Easter egg hunt

Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, April 29

Lincoln College announces Alumni Reunion Weekend events
Museum grand opening and alumni awards program among highlights

Salt Creek A.B.A.T.E. notes

Logan County resident to become U.S. citizen May 2

Graue Inc. Invitational BBQ contest May 3

Mount Pulaski VFW Post 777 celebrates its 45th year April 27

Charron's Auto Repair announces waste oil and battery collection drive

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911 / ETSB scheduled meetings for 2014

Change of date for Logan County 911/ETSB April meeting

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Ann LaMotte receives LCU promotion
LCHS performs at Walt Disney World Resort
Lincoln College Jazz Ensemble announces final spring concerts Friday and Saturday
Come out for 'Breakfast with the Stags' on Sunday
Public invited to watch Tri-County Rocketeers' launches Sunday
LCHS Red Carpet Runway and Royal Grand March, May 3
Millikin University to host PACE open house Thursday
Logan 4-H'ers compete at state 4-H horse contests
Millikin University to host Campus Visit Day April 25
Hartsburg-Emden to host Fine Arts Festival on May 2

Lincoln Heritage Museum opening highlights value of Lincoln College

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Lunch: to April 25 | April 28-May 9

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Friends and Family in the Military

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Senior Life

Article update April 23

New e-book, 'Help on the Way,' explores long-term health-care funding ... Three steps for turning a real estate or business sale into the ideal retirement ... Social Security column: Don't stress over fraud ... Area Agency on Aging will host Lunch and Learn at Oasis for family caregivers ... 6 signs your retirement plan is in trouble ... Online fraud: Are you next? ... Illinois Department of Insurance warns about the dangers of stranger-originated life insurance arrangements, or STOLIs
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Obituaries:
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- McElhaney, Emily R., 100

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Kara Estep of Lincoln was born at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, and now, 24 years later, she has been honored with the ALMH Employee of the Month award. Read more about Estep in the story below.

Photo by Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital (Click on image for larger version.)

Local

Estep named ALMH Employee of the Month
Proposed rules filed for medical cannabis system
Logan County Department of Public Health food inspection scores
Births at ALMH

National, International

California bill to curb medical marijuana passes key hurdle

Saudi Arabia reports 11 new cases of MERS virus, first in Mecca
Lilly eyes emerging markets in Novartis animal-health deal
Not all older adults want emergency stroke drug: study
Study: Retirees who use the Internet less likely to be depressed

Valeant CEO 'disappointed' in Allergan poison pill: CNBC

High-fat diets linked to some types of breast cancer
Appendicitis without surgery may be safe option for some kids
Valeant CEO breaks the mold in building drug empire

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Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts

Justin Bieber apologizes after Japan shrine visit sparks Asian anger

Led Zeppelin is back with 'Whole Lotta' unreleased tunes
Spoon-bending psychic Geller helps Israelis defy disasters
Stephen Colbert pays visit to new 'Late Show' home
Allegations of teen sex abuse by three Hollywood execs denied

Robin Williams confronts deep-rooted secret in drama 'Boulevard'

Milsap, Wiseman, Cochran get call from Country Music Hall of Fame
Police: 'Ice Road Truckers' star kidnapped, beat Las Vegas prostitute

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May 3 date added for Elkhart nature walks
Illinois State Fair announces new concert bookings
Lincoln College Jazz Ensemble announces final spring concerts Friday and Saturday
Lincoln Heritage Museum at Lincoln College will host grand opening Saturday
Graue Inc. Invitational BBQ contest May 3
Lincoln Heritage Museum opening highlights value of Lincoln College
Count Basie Orchestra returning to Arlee stage
Christian Women's Conference will feature Ruth Graham, Gwen Smith
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Slim Randles' Home Country
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A general view during the third inning of a game between the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field.

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Today's Top Sports Stories

Basketball

Wizards Up 2-0 After Winning In Chicago

Pacers Tie Series With Victory Over Hawks
Youth Served As DeRozan Leads 'Northern Uprising'
Spurs Coach Popovich Named Coach Of The Year
NBA Playoffs 1st-Round Results

Hockey

Sharks back Kings into corner

Rangers Open 2-1 Series Lead With Road Win

Rask, Bruins Shut Out Wings, Take 2-1 Series Lead

Canadiens Complete Series Sweep Of Lightning

Preview: Blues At Blackhawks

NHL Playoffs Quarterfinal Results

Baseball

Hammel, Olt Lead Cubs Past Diamondbacks

Phillies Capitalize On Dodgers' Mistake In 10th

Yankees Beat Red Sox In Ellsbury's Return To Fenway

McHugh Pitches Astros To Win In Seattle

Angels 7, Nationals 2

Pujols Blasts Two Homers To Join 500 Club

Rangers 5, Athletics 4

Headley's Homer Sends Padres Past Brewers

Morales Pitches In For Rockies

Royals Break Out Bats In 8-2 Win Over Indians

Price Leads Rays To Win Over Twins

Preview: Cardinals At Mets

Preview: White Sox At Tigers

MLB Results

MLB Standings

Football

NFL Team Report: St. Louis Rams

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ISU Spring Camp Report: Air Assault Puts Up Points Early In Scrimmage

Hall Named Redbird Football Defensive Assistant Coach

Tennis

Djokovic Plays Down Injury Fears, Back For Madrid

More Sports

Phelps Facing Toughest Challenge Yet

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Tuesday, April 22:

Logan County final multiplier announced
Spring water main flushing Mount Pulaski starts tonight
From the office of Jonathan Wright
Methamphetamine production results in prison sentence
LCHS performs at Walt Disney World Resort
The Railers come marching home again — album
Lincoln College Jazz Ensemble announces final spring concerts Friday and Saturday
Come out for 'Breakfast with the Stags' on Sunday
Public invited to watch Tri-County Rocketeers' launches Sunday
From the Federal Trade Commission
Fake IRS collectors are calling
Springtime greening: Earth Day tips for boaters
IDNR asks for help to conserve the monarch butterfly
Letter: A big Earth Day thank-you from Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency
Qualifications for public office
By Jim Killebrew
Lawmaker not surprised Illinois paying millions in Medicaid for dead people
Illinois Watchdog
Police reports
Fire and rescue reports
Logan Lanes high scores
Juco guard McCloud signs with ISU basketball
Akoon-Purcell inks Redbird basketball NLI
Missouri State rallies late, takes game one from Redbirds 4-2
Craig's strong performance leads Redbirds past Bears 6-1
Rodemoyer leads 14-hit attack; Redbirds defeat Bears 7-1
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