Death Rides the Sky Tells 1925 Tri-State Tornado Story
Southern Illinois author Angela Mason drew from nearly four dozen survivor and eyewitness interviews conducted in 1999 and 2000 for her book Death Rides the Sky The Story of the 1925 Tri-State Tornado The accounts recount a trauma that still haunts octogenarians who were children at the time Bridges a survivor recalls clutching her infant sister as the tornado lifted them above trees and later losing the baby The book highlights communal aid from the National Funeral Directors Association and lessons on preparation and self reliance for future crises.
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Murray Center Closure Rally Draws Centralia Crowd
Centralia residents packed the Murray Developmental Center rally at 1535 W McCord St as Gov. Quinn proposes closing 14 facilities. AFSCME spokesman Anders Lindall warned the move could push nearly 200 Murray residents from homes and end about 600 middle class jobs. Organizers counted about 2,000 attendees after a Paint the Town Green week.
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Romney Campaign Stops in Collinsville Illinois Ahead of Tuesday Vote
Romney campaigns through Sunday in Collinsville with about 300 attendees at a Gateway Center town hall. He touts job creation, economy and lower gas prices while noting an endorsement from Rep. John Shimkus. Santorum visits Missouri then Illinois, aiming to energize conservatives for the Illinois contest.
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