Honor Run for Illinois Fallen at Perry County Fairground
More than 200 people gathered at the Perry County Fairground to honor Illinois military casualties in the Middle East. The event aimed to walk a mile for each of the 253 service members who died in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, with Gold Star families speaking and names read by volunteers. Maria Uhies held a portrait of her son Lance Cpl. Drew Uhies as tied memories and tribute filled the gathering led by organizer Gay Eisenhauer of Pinckneyville.
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SEALs Killed In Afghan Crash On Rescue Mission
In Kabul Afghanistan 30 American service members mostly Navy SEALs were killed when their helicopter was shot down while rushing to aid Army Rangers under fire. The group, many from the unit that killed Osama bin Laden, faced high risks despite past success.
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Illinois GDP Growth Trims Lag Behind Indiana
Illinois economy shows modest growth with 1.9 percent GDP rise from 2009 to 2010, behind Indiana at 4.6 percent. The BEA report ranks state GDPs, noting Illinois productivity remains strong vs neighbors despite slower yearly growth.
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Economy and debt downgrade shake Wall Street mood
U.S. investors react to Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the government’s credit rating while fears of debt in Europe and a slowing global economy loom. The Dow fell about 700 points last week as signs of trouble mounted and markets stayed nervous.
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Metropolis steamboat research by SIUC professor
SIUC associate professor Robert Swenson seeks photos and stories about Metropolis steamboats for a book and DVD. He plans a public gathering at Metropolis Public Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Aug. 27 to collect residents’ memories and items.
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