Bush vows perseverance against terrorism after Memorial Day observance
President Bush called on the nation to persevere against terrorism and defeat the terrorists as he laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. He signed the Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act limiting protests near national cemeteries and a second bill allowing tax free combat pay deposits into IRAs.
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Memorial remarks honor Civil War heroes at Woodlawn Cemetery
Iraquet serves as guest speaker at Woodlawn Cemetery Memorial Day observances in Carbondale. Veterans from 31st Illinois Infantry and Teeter Carter Watson Post 2605 lay wreaths, salute the flag, and a 21 gun salute accompanies taps by Kenneth Carr. Four year old Mathew Thery participates, saying, We honor the soldiers that fought for us. Winifred Mitchell, Army nurse veteran, supports DAR and reflects on the meaning of Memorial Day.
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Illinois S U reps join state trade mission to China
TRIP S U representatives join a state trade mission to China to engage with government agencies and industrial sectors. Gov. Blagojevich emphasizes global economy benefits, highlighting clean coal leadership and potential Illinois job growth through international collaboration with Coal Research Center and Southern Illinois University.
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Shawnee Forest to Star in Best of America by Horseback
Local horse trail footage for the Best of America by Horseback show highlights Shawnee National Forest. Filming over Memorial Day weekend covers Hayes Canyon Loop and Petticoat Junction with scenes of Double Branch Hole and Hayes Creek. The program aims to attract non riders and encourage horse owners to travel, with fall airings planned around 20 episodes yearly. Local campground owner Patti Laubscher notes the busy turnout and campground demand.
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Illinois bans pure form of cough medicine DXM nationwide
Governor Blagojevich signs a bill barring purchase or sale of pure dextromethorphan in Illinois after two local student deaths. The law targets buyers and sellers of DXM, with penalties of up to seven years and 25000 dollars for possession with intent to sell.
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