Tuesday, December 06, 2005

posted daily OVER THE NOON HOUR  (CDT)

Lincoln City Hall chambers reached maximum capacity at last night's meeting. Overflow stood at the doors and in the hall listening. Some guests were there to address the council on Wal-Mart's plan to expand; others were there just to listen.

[picture by Jan Youngquist] click on picture for larger, clearer image

• Wal-Mart wins in extra innings, player exchange and mayor's vote

• Gov. Blagojevich reiterates need for common-sense restrictions on violent and sexually explicit video games
  Vows to appeal federal court decision enjoining Illinois law

• World, national news

• 110 killed in Iran plane crash

• Saddam trial hears of abuse; blasts kill 36

• More...

• Weekly outlook
  Disappointing exports

• Agriculture news elsewhere

• DJ US Cash Grain Outlook: Mixed Basis Markets

• Hog slaughter capacity expected to keep pace with expansion

• FTC Finds Sufficient Competition In US Ethanol Industry

• More...

 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR                                    Submit letter to editor online

• Gas prices higher in Lincoln

• Lincoln gas price response and comparative cost analysis

• Not good to turn down businesses

• It may not be sports, but Wal-Mart does show community support

• Businesses must earn customers

• Neighborhood grocers disappeared years ago -- the way of life

• Logan County Courthouse Centennial celebration

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 Business

• NEED A JOB? FIND IT HERE!    (5)

• Classifieds    (13)

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• Webcam view of Robert's Sysco Food Services construction site

• Business news elsewhere

• Productivity strong, factory orders up

• More...

• How to help Pakistan earthquake victims and continue assistance to Hurricane Katrina victims

• Serving in the military  sponsored by American Legion Post 263

• Calendar of events

• LCC Angels vs. Maryville Saints

• Nice coming-out party for Mr. Smith
  'Freshman from Peoria leads Illinois to victory'
  By Greg Taylor

• James Augustine named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week

• Hotel rooms limited for men's tourney in St. Louis

• Sports news elsewhere

• Duncan in command for Spurs in easy victory over Magic

• Seahawks shoot down Eagles with 42-0 thrashing

• Bulls to honor Pippen

• More...

• Health news elsewhere

• Health Highlights

• Common Breast-Feeding Difficulties Fixable

• Backpacks A Heavy Burden for Kids

• Teens Influenced by Mom's Attitude About Weight

• Women, It's Never Too Early to Protect Your Heart

• Friendships a Boon for Women's Health

• Marital Squabbles Can Harm Your Health

• More...

• Personal tech news elsewhere

• New 'phishing' tactics test security

• More...

Monday, Dec. 5:

• Wal-Mart Supercenter poll results now available

• Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health to visit Logan County Health Department

• Letters:

  • Wal-Mart not competitive in prices and doesn't support community like other businesses

  • Communities sacrificing a values way of life with small businesses for super businesses

  • Help build up Lincoln

  • Response to Johnson letter posted Dec. 3

  • Setting some Wal-Mart facts straight

  • Wal-Mart vs. downtowns

• Court news

• Lincoln Community High School speech team weekend results

• Great horned owl to have book signing

• Illinois governor denigrates pharmacy profession

• Lincoln Youth Wrestling weekend rumble results

• 'Birds hold off Wisconsin-Green Bay

• Cotts returns to ISU to help Special Olympics Illinois

• Swimming 'Birds end weekend with win

Saturday, Dec. 3

Friday, Dec. 2

Thursday, Dec. 1

Wednesday, Nov. 30

Tuesday, Nov. 29