Illinois Town of Lincoln Faces Economic Hardship After Prison Closure

The Illinois town of Lincoln, historically associated with Abraham Lincoln, is facing economic worries about jobs after the closure of a state prison. This follows previous losses of two colleges and a bottle factory.

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Illinois Town Loses a Prison, Leaving Residents Worried About Jobs

Lincoln, Ill., where Abraham Lincoln once worked in the local courthouse, has lost two colleges, a bottle factory and now a state prison.

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Illinois Town of Lincoln Faces Economic Hardship After Prison Closure

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