Santorum Leading in Illinois Region in Simon Poll
In a regional poll from the Simon Institute, about 30 percent backed Santorum, 20 percent backed Romney, with the remaining voters split. Charles Leonard, the poll director, urged caution, noting small sub-sample limits and regional pessimism about Illinois and national directions.
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Gun rights and gun control push in Illinois legislature
A Springfield rally highlights moves on concealed weapons and a Chicago backed handgun registry. Lawmakers consider arming trauma care funding via ammunition tax while House votes loom. Supporters say the concealed weapons measure nears passage but others doubt votes exist.
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Volunteers Recover Over 100 Tornado Photos in Harrisburg
The Volunteer Photo Rescue project led by Tom Kane of The Daily Republican in Marion gathered more than 100 photographs blown from homes hit by last week's tornado. Photos will be displayed for owners to claim, with a site to be announced soon.
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Pets saved hope amid Harrisburg tornado fallout
Harrisburg neighborhoods hit by an EF4 tornado see a 30 day no euthanasia mandate from Mayor Eric Gregg to reunite owners with lost pets. Stillmore Kennels holds 15 dogs and cats, while Saline County Animal Control fields calls and offers help from out of state.
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Today in History highlights key events on March 8
On March 8, 1862 the ironclad CSS Virginia sank the USS Cumberland off Newport News and damaged the USS Congress. Other events include Queen Anne's accession in 1702, the Gnadenhutten massacre in 1782, Perry's 1854 Japan landing, Fillmore's death in 1874, Russia’s 1917 February Revolution, Taft’s death in 1930, Yangon occupation in 1942, Berlin raids resumed in 1944, Kennedy and Nixon NH primary win in 1960, US Marines in Da Nang in 1965, and Frazier defeating Ali in 1971.
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