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Video: Florida pastor calls off Qur’an burning
Qur’an burning: Nato troops shoot at Afghan protesters Man reported to have been shot dead in Faizabad, northern Afghanistan, after crowds attack a Nato base
The US isn’t leaving Iraq, it’s rebranding the occupation
For most people in Britain and the US, Iraq is already history. Afghanistan has long since taken the lion’s share of media attention, as the death toll of Nato troops rises inexorably.
CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM poll: Iraq instability could hurt support for withdrawal
Washington (CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) — Support for President Obama’s planned removal of U.S. troops from Iraq by the end of the August could drop significantly if Iraq cannot solve its current problems in time, according to a new national poll.
Gurnee trustee sues village over memorial
Gurnee Trustee Kirk Morris has filed a lawsuit against the village and mayor over her effort to remove his foundation as the developer of a memorial on public land for…
Illinois CPA Society Offers Free Tax Preparation for Military Personnel and Their Families
Request help now as tax season gets underway Under normal circumstances filing a tax return can be time consuming and confusing. But for military personnel and their families tax season…
Comcast Connects Troops with Loved Ones for the Holidays; ‘Troop Greetings on Demand’ Delivers 136 Greetings to Families in Illinois
Comcast today announced the launch of “Troop Greetings On Demand,” a service that delivers special holiday greetings from military personnel stationed overseas to their loved ones back home to watch…
Gov. Quinn Calls on Illinois Residents To Support Troops This Holiday Season
At Holiday Tree Lighting, Highlights Friends of Fisher House-Illinois; Announces Illinois’ Heroes Holiday Card Drive for Wounded Troops Gov. Pat Quinn today joined with local schoolchildren to light Illinois’ holiday…
R. Kelly to Host Thanksgiving Feast for Soldiers in Washington, D.C.
Continuing his long tradition of supporting the country’s men and women in uniform, R&B superstar R. Kelly will be hosting a special Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday evening (Nov. 25) for 200…
Gov. Quinn Launches “Operation Support Our Troops” Holiday Collection Drive
Governor Calls on Residents to Support Overseas Servicemembers with Care Packages this Holiday Season Gov. Pat Quinn today joined Operation Support Our Troops-Illinois, First Bank, the Warriors’ Watch Riders and…