On Monday morning, Matt Voelker of Central IL Ag, presented Karen Castelein, Relay For Life "Friends & Family" Team co-captain, with a 2026, one-time production - limited quantity Case IH Magnum "Stars and Stripes" Pedal Tractor for the PINK Pumpkin Auction on October 1st. Save the date. This is a collector's item!

Photo by Lincoln Daily News
 

Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region

A girl swings along the shore as cargo ships and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, July 27, 2026.                                                           
                                      
(Razieh Poudat/ISNA via AP)         [click on picture for larger image] 

On Monday, the popular L-I-N-C-O-L-N letters were moved from their original home in the Mel-O-Cream parking lot to the corner of the Lincoln Welcome Garden. The letters are strategically placed to create an excellent multi-layered backdrop for tourists seeking those great "selfie" opportunities.

In addition to the letters, a watermelon bench has been added to the garden.

Photos by Karen Castelein
 

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Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, treated for skin cancer

Carly Simon performs during the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival in New York on April 19, 2017.                                                  
                                
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Bregman breaks out of slump with a HR, 2 doubles as the Cubs beat the Cardinals 7-3

Chicago Cubs' Alex Bregman hits an RBI double during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, July 27, 2026, in St. Louis.                            
                                  
(AP Photo/Scott Kane)                          [click on picture for larger image]