Cold start to week as Illinois endures subzero chill
A late winter weekend storm dropped below zero across Illinois, forcing residents indoors. Meteorologist Chris Miller noted temperatures would rise through the week as a warm break is anticipated. In Peru a persistent heat wave kept highs near ninety. Nearby a Lima pool scene showed bathers cooling off on a giant water slide amid the tropical heat.
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Salukis fall to Creighton in MVC final
Southern Illinois University men lose 84-76 to Creighton in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament final missing the automatic NCAA bid. SIU eyes an at large invitation as experts weigh wins over Indiana and Illinois. Selection Sunday will reveal seeds and field size from 65 teams.
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Marion electrician accuses union of racism
Marion electrician Ron Smart, owner of Paschall Electric in West Frankfort, sues Illinois Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 702 alleging racial motives behind a dues hike from 72 to 290 per quarter after his black son in law Robert Thompson joined the firm. Smart refused to pay the increase, canceled his union membership, and his case was dismissed in federal court last year, with an appeal planned.
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Eight Americans Dead as Afghanistan Battle Enters New Phase
U S casualties climbed in Operation Anaconda the first major battle of a new phase in Afghanistan Gen Tommy Franks announced eight soldiers killed as many as 200 Taliban and al Qaida fighters may have been slain Ground troops faced higher risks while air support from B 52 B 1 fighters and AC 130 gunships aided allied forces French aircraft also joined the strikes in mountainous areas near Pakistan
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Bush vows to press on after Afghan deaths
President Bush, addressing students at Eden Prarie High School, said American soldiers died in Afghanistan and that the losses harden his resolve to defeat al Qaida. He promised to continue pursuing those who wish to harm the United States, calling defending freedom a noble and just cause.
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