Southern Illinois sportsmen lash against SB 1195 in Springfield
About 180 gun dealers from across Illinois protested SB 1195 in Springfield. Critics warned the bill could devastate firearms revenue and curb manufacturing for troops, while supporters signaled amendments and possible Senate passage next week.
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Accuracy Hotline Noted for The Southern Illinoisan Errors
A reader reports corrections for Thursday’s edition including an open house for Christina Aiassi's 100th birthday at Carruthers Elementary from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aiassi's Ph.D. coursework completion, autopsy results for Scott Rosenberger with funeral details, and SIU student refunds on military service forms.
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Herrin Man Recalls Iraq Recon Missions and War Memories
CISLAGHI recalls serving on reconnaissance missions in Iraq with a unit that stayed ahead of ground troops. He describes digging foxholes, observing enemy activity, marking targets for air support, and facing artillery near Baghdad. He notes fear, limited sleep, and pride in supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Rumsfeld Calls for Baghdad Uplift Amid Siege Efforts
Defense secretary says fresh U.S. forces stream into the Persian Gulf with 1,000 paratroopers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade in northern Iraq and daily arrivals estimated 1,500 to 2,500. About 250,000 Americans in theater. Iraq claims downed Apache and U.S. drone, while Pentagon confirms only a downed reconnaissance drone. Weather improves, planes renew strikes focusing on Republican Guard around Baghdad as Basra siege nears. British forces siege Basra’s Shiites hoping for uprising.
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Spring shopping blooms at local garden center displays
Shoppers and residents stock up on mulch soil and fertilizer as spring preparations begin. Plans to plant tomatoes persist despite rabbits and deer, with advice to protect plants from late frosts. Weather forecasts foresee a cool weekend with showers and near 60 degree highs followed by chilly nights.
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