Understanding medicine is a big part of the lives of the folks at Timbercrest Veterinary Clinic. For these people the health of your pet relies on their ability to find the cause of a problem and fix it.

The American Cancer Society understands that finding the problem and fixing it is a big part of their lives as they work toward earlier detection and better treatments for cancers of all types. In 2025 it was announced that there is now a blood test that can provide early diagnosis of breast cancer. With that knowledge other cancers are now also detectible via blood analysis, including Colon Cancer. And, on the horizon, a blood test is being perfected that will help detect pancreatic cancer in its earliest stages.

In addition to this, a new drug has been approved by the FDA that will help extend the survival time of those with pancreatic cancer. For those who may not know, only 13% of the people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer survive, so both the blood test and the new drug are important breakthroughs and the research for these was funding in part by the American Cancer Society.

If you would like to support the ACS, Lincoln Daily News accepts donations on behalf of the Friends and Family Relay for Life team, or you can make a donation by visiting the American Cancer Society website.

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South African-born jurist Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice

South African-born jurist and former U.N. human rights chief Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, sits at the Nuremberg Forum in Nuremberg, Germany, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, following the announcement that she had been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.                                       
                                      
(Daniel Karmann/dpa via AP)            [click on picture for larger image] 

For 36 years, St. John United Church of Christ has helped keep local children warm through a longstanding partnership with Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois (CAPCIL). This year, that tradition continues with the donation of 354 new winter coats to be distributed to children throughout the community.

Coats will be available beginning Tuesday, October 13, 2026, after 9:00 a.m. at:

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
1800 5th Street
Lincoln, IL

Read the full press release in today's edition of Lincoln Daily News.

Photo provided by Breann Titus
 

Therapy dogs bring calm and joy to students following shooting at Colorado high school

Maddie Cornwell, a senior at Evergreen High School, visits with a pair of support dogs named Polenta, left, and Noreen at the school Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Evergreen, Colo.                                                         
                                
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Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86

In this Jan. 26, 1986 file photo shows, Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka reaches out to shake hands with New England Patriots coach Raymond Berry after the Bears won the NFL football Super Bowl XX game in New Orleans.                     
                                  
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