Illinois soldier Landis Garrison dies in Iraq after extended tour
Sgt. Landis Garrison 23 of Rapids City Illinois died in Abu Gharb Iraq from non combat injuries two weeks after his unit extended its tour His family says he joined the Illinois National Guard as a teen to help others and was with the 338th Military Police Company Freeport deployed since March 2003 His death comes as more than 600 Illinois National Guard troops had extended tours increasing violence impact on morale.
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Kohl talks to grand jury over yearlong inquiry
Kohl avoided comment but said he expects the grand jury appearance will halt the probe into public funds used for family payments and missing performance records. The audit questioned if thousands were paid beyond contracts and why several employees earned more than specified. No indictments were issued.
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Fingerspelling Bee Lets Deaf Children Compete Nationwide
Twelve year old LaDale Williamson won a statewide deaf spelling bee in Springfield with buffalo. About 25 students participated as interpreters and judges watched signs, letters, and thumbs up while the audience glowed with hand gestures.
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Cook County urges renewal of federal assault weapons ban
Cook County State's Attorney Richard Devine joined gun control advocates in Chicago urging Congress to renew the expiring federal assault weapons ban and implore President Bush to sign. He argued hunters have no need for AK-47s and highlighted features banned by law. NRA critics counter that the ban is ineffective and should end in September, while Democrats cite DOJ data showing a decline in traced crimes since 1995.
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