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Land of Lincoln lauds Lincoln’s land link
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefIllinois Governor Pat Quinn and the Illinois General Assembly have proclaimed July 1, 2012, as “Union Pacific Railroad Day” in Illinois to honor UP during its year-long 150th anniversary celebration.