McCollum invites riders to follow Lincoln's route

URBANA – You can travel Abraham Lincoln's trail from Urbana to Danville, at a similar speed to the railsplitter's.

Former Champaign Mayor Dannel McCollum has tracked the trail of America's beloved president, where he rode the judicial circuit between the towns, and has come up with suggestions for taking a bicycle for the 37-mile trip instead of speeding along in a car.

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