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Tuesday, Sept. 11, second edition.
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News-Gazette coverage
September 29, 2001
 Regulations to affect foreign students
 Guardsmen on their way to Willard

September 28, 2001
 Local children donate money to aid victims
 Group takes donations of supplies for workers

September 27, 2001
 Area businesses receive cards in protest of flag
 Activist priest encourages calm in face of terrorism
 Anti-war speakers spread message during rally at UI

September 25, 2001
 Local Muslim families find C-U supportive
 Open house promotes understanding
 UI's Muslim students try to teach about Islam
 Few anti-Muslim acts seen locally
 Loud and proud, bikers fly U.S. flag for disaster relief

September 22, 2001
 Help at ground zero
 Mahomet native on the air from New York attack site
 UI alum a victim of New York attack
 No-fly zone shuts down banner ad business
 DACC team raises funds for disaster
 UI help line targets post-disaster stress
 Game-day project to help victims

September 21, 2001
 Local Muslim urges citizens not to rush to judgment
 Minister's advice: Don't stereotype in wake of terror
 Owner of Don's Amoco apologizes for $4.099 gas

September 20, 2001
 Change makes a difference
 UI holds forum to talk about U.S. response
 Bike ride set to raise money for firefighters
 Friday editions to have paper flag

September 19, 2001
 Durbin: Federalize security at airports
 Bruno wants profiteers taken off city's list
 Donation goes to Red Cross

September 18, 2001
 UI alumni among victims in New York
 Demand high for Urbana shop's free flag posters
 Over 330 march in Rantoul
 U.S. travelers found sympathy while abroad
 State asks volunteers to wait for request
 No guard units from state called up
 Area deputies, police wear 'mourning bands'

September 17, 2001
 Fund-raiser colors workplaces, schools red, white and blue
 Basic rules apply when handling and displaying Old Glory
 UI experts plan community forum to discuss attacks

September 16, 2001
 C-U unites in grief
 Disasters take toll on those who respond
 Prepared for worst? Personal impact hardest to gauge
 A very present help in trouble
 Bond of brothers

September 15, 2001
 UI students hold vigil for victims
 Citizens show unity with candles
 Travel agents try to cope with present, worry about future
 Casey's offers refund, changes pricing policy

September 14, 2001
 Investigators want to find collaborators, avert more attacks
 Bush calling up Reserves, says nation 'fierce when stirred'
 Prayer services held
 Hijackers came from U.S.-friendly Arab states
 Stores report brisk flag sales since Tuesday
 Four Sidney firefighters, six from Chrisman pitching in
 'To fight intolerance with tolerance'

September 13, 2001
 Post Offices doing business as usual
 Stranded air travelers in C-U wait for news
 Gas stations charged with consumer fraud
 Those with area ties relate tales
 Attack becomes focal point of curriculum in some high schools
 Students become teachers
 Mahomet native recounts escape from Trade Center
 Citizens proud to fly U.S. flags after attack
 Prayers, fasting, fund raising at local mosque
 3 UI campuses take donations, hold services
 Local chapter of Red Cross collects $182,000

September 12, 2001
 Current, former residents tell of attacks
 Fund-raiser quickly builds up cash for Red Cross
 Local Muslims express shock at terrorism, concern about reactions
 Willard official urges patience
 Kids need honesty, normalcy during tragedy
 High Holidays' approach raises Jews' safety concerns
 Clinton among nuke plants that heightened security
 Cities join in prayers for peace
 UI experts: Attack unprecedented, but maybe not the last one
 Drivers fill up after rumors of soaring prices
 Today a day of 'engagement' at UI
 Blood donations appreciated but deferred

September 11, 2001
 Attack on American soil affects Central Illinois
 Area churches plan services
 Plane bound for Seattle told to land at Willard