Weather outlook for Page 12 with warm weekend
Tonight mostly clear with lows in the mid 60s. Saturday will be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s and Saturday night will be mostly clear with lows in the upper 60s. Sunday brings mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 90s.
U N draft says Al Qaida underground but active threat
The United Nations draft report states Al Qaida remains capable of attacks, with cells in at least 40 countries and entrenched presence in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It notes continued funding, new recruits, and links with other groups, despite international sanctions.
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Wiggles the piglet bonds with Davis family dogs
A piglet named Wiggles befriends a new litter of puppies on a farm near Rantoul and nurses from their mother dog Clementine. Born at J and L Showpigs, Wiggles was given as a pet and became part of the dogs’ playgroup, including nursing sessions. The Davises say Wiggles enjoys life with the pups. See PIGLET page 3.
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Americans sour on free speech in wartime
A poll found 49 percent of Americans believe the First Amendment goes too far, up about 10 points from 2001, with 48 percent agreeing the government should monitor religious groups for national security even if it infringes religious freedom. About 42 percent support greater government scrutiny of Muslims.
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First Amendment Center
Arlington
Ottawa couple seeks indoor private pool in residential area
The Ottawa Planning Commission set a public hearing for 7 p.m. September 11 to consider a special-use permit for Mark and Carolyn Retzer to build a 25 by 75 foot indoor pool at 911 E. Wilson. It would serve public and quasi public groups with limited access, require memberships, and operate without lifeguards. the plan drew mixed reaction over parking and neighborhood impact.
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Lynn Underwood
Jane Morton
Tom Yahl
Charlotte Newkirk
Planners deny split of Ottawa lot amid safety concerns
Ottawa planners uphold a decision blocking Warren Hallgren from splitting a two lot site for a second home at Cherry Estates. They cited gravel Estabrook Street, narrow layout, and safety issues for emergency access, backing city policy requiring paved streets. Hallgren may sell the completed house and forego further Ottawa development.
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Sandy Howard
Ecean Estates
Padgett
Andy Haney
City Public Works
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