Memorial Day Link to Veterans Cemetery in Benton
Franklin County historian Robert Rea ties Memorial Day origins to General Order No. 11 by Gen. John A. Logan in 1868. Logan once lived in Benton near the cemetery, with two of his friends later buried there, underscoring the site’s historical Civil War significance.
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Durbin urges Obama to consider 2008 presidential run
Senator Durbin privately urged Barack Obama to look hard at a 2008 White House bid saying he connects with people and could unite red and blue. Durbin, the Senate's No. 2 Democrat, would endorse Obama if he decides to run.
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Abduction report ends with arrest in Johnson County
In Missouri a reported abduction ended with the arrest of a suspect around 5 p.m. Sunday in Vienna. The victims, an adult woman and a four year old, were unharmed. An earlier Park Hills alert had listed them in an AMBER notice with vehicle details. Vienna police and Johnson County sheriff's deputies, with Illinois State Police Zone 7, continued case work at presstime.
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Tributes to Illinois troops grow from Vietnam lessons
Memorial Day highlights new streets monuments and renamed post offices across Illinois honoring service members in Iraq and Afghanistan. Veterans say Vietnam experiences spur stronger support and quicker recognition, with Lt. Gov Pat Quinn citing dozens of memorials and ceremonies for fallen Illinois servicemembers. Jim Frazier honors his son Jacob, 24, an Illinois Air National Guard staff sergeant killed in action.
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