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🌱 What investigators say about the deadly DUI crash at Peoria Street

Lincoln, Illinois Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Lincoln! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. β˜•οΈοΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators say about the deadly DUI crash at Peoria Street
  • How new zoning rules could shape future solar and data centers locally
  • Why Lincoln’s Balloons Over 66 may soar on without balloons

Also on today's calendar: Open mic night at Spirited Republic in Lincoln and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌢 Hot!
  • Friday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

1. Christine Shaub killed in two-vehicle crash on Peoria Street (newsline.com) β€” A 66-year-old Lincoln woman, Christine Shaub, died after the Lincoln MKX she was riding behind struck a Chrysler minivan near North Logan and Peoria Streets in Lincoln on May 21. She passed away at Lincoln Memorial Hospital, and the 39-year-old MKX driver was arrested on an aggravated DUI charge, with officials stressing the ongoing dangers of impaired driving.
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2. June Zoning and Economic Development Committee Meeting (lincolndailynews.com) β€” Logan County’s zoning committee advanced a key data center ordinance and discussed enforcement of wind farm rules, decisions that could shape future development around Lincoln. Officials also noted a possible new community solar project near Eaton in Lincoln and a large solar farm near Latham, while approving funds for part-time help in the zoning office.
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3. For now, Lincoln's Balloons Over 66 festival won't have balloons (nprillinois.org) β€” Lincoln’s signature Balloons Over 66 weekend will go ahead this August without its hot air balloons after organizer Seth Goodman said rising costs and lack of city and county support made flights impossible. Other attractions in Lincoln, including the art fair, Dock Dogs, live music, and food vendors, are still planned as the community and tourism leaders weigh how to sustain the festival long term.
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4. 𝗠𝗒π—ͺ𝗔 𝗦𝗣π—₯π—œπ—‘π—§π—¦ π—₯π—˜π—§π—¨π—₯𝗑 𝗧𝗒 π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—–π—’π—Ÿπ—‘ π—¦π—£π—˜π—˜π——π—ͺ𝗔𝗬 (tjslideways.com) β€” Race fans can catch the MOWA Sprint Car Series back at Lincoln Speedway this Friday, June 5, with hot laps at 6 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m. The night features sprint cars plus DIRTcar Pro Late Models, Modifieds, MARA Midgets, and Crown Vics at the Logan County Fairgrounds oval, where Paul Nienhiser leads the series and dominates past Lincoln wins.
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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Friday June 5
  • IHSA Bass Fishing State Finals @ Lake Shelbyville
    Hartsburg-Emden Jr-Sr High School Lake Shelbyville, Illinois, USA
    8:00 am
    • Monday June 8
  • JH Basketball Camp (1-4: 1:00-2:00, 5-8: 2:00-3:45)
    Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 Hartsburg Jr-Sr High School, 400 W Front St, Hartsburg, IL 6264
    1:00 pm
    • Tuesday June 9
  • Illinois FFA State Convention
    Hartsburg-Emden Jr-Sr High School Bank of Springfield Center, Convention Center Plaza #1, Springfi
    6:00 am
    • Saturday June 13
  • Hartem Alumni Banquet @ Emden Community House
    Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 Emden Community House, 236 Lincoln St, Emden, IL 62635, USA
    6:30 pm

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

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Ok Lincoln! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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