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Casey L. Hills, 23, Salem, Illinois -- Staff Sgt. Timothy A. David, 28, Gladwin, Mich.

TOPICS ABC This Week with George Stephanopoulos breaks with the traditional In Memoriam format to note the passings and legacies of Ed McMahon , Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson at the This Week roundtable.

Hills, 23, from Salem, Ill., and a former Illinois National Guardsman, was a gunner on the Humvee that was providing security for a convoy when the accident occurred in southern Iraq.

Soldiers from the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team held a memorial service Sunday for Spc.

In Salem, Illinois, Paul Byars, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 0979 of the United Transportation Union , reports the local has endorsed HR 676, single payer health care legislation introduced by Congressman John Conyers .

As of Friday, June 26, 2009, at least 4,318 members of the U.S. military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count.

A soldier assigned to the Army Reserve's 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment was killed Wednesday in Iraq, the Department of Defense said today.

A soldier from Illinois attached to a Hawaii Army National Guard unit died in Iraq this week when his vehicle rolled over.

Sesquicentennials don't come along every day. Now that the city has celebrated its past and put its heritage into perspective, maybe we should devote an equivalent number of dollars and an equivalent number of hours to figuring out the future.

I remain in awe of the man. Visiting Abraham Lincoln's home in Springfield and the place of his youth in New Salem, Ill., is an inspirational experience.

Jeff Jensen and Matt Brazelton, co-owners of Four Muddy Paws Healthy Pet Market in Edwardsville and Lafayette Square, decided to open a dog-friendly store after searching for quality products for their Labrador-mix rescued dog, Salem.

William Jennings Bryan was a prolific politician who was nominated for the presidency three times during his long career.

According to published reports, the Illinois State Legislature has approved a Capital Bill that includes money for the proposed Route 50 expansion from 2 lanes to 4 between Lawrenceville and Salem .

McCulloch was apparently traveling at a high rate of speed when the impact occurred.

Old Capitol Farmers Market May 20Oct 28, 8am-12:30pm Wed and Sat, Features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, plants, flowers and bakery items.

Marion County authorities have confirmed that they have arrested their former State's Attorney, and charged him with domestic battery.

Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say the incident occurred in the driveway of the home of Joe Lyons in Sandoval.

Branson has a new economic development director, two years after the previous one resigned.

Congressman John Shimkus announced yesterday that former employees of North American Lighting plants in Paris, Salem and Flora are eligible for federal Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance.

It was ruled last week that former State Representative Kurt Granberg, of the Carlyle area, will be allowed to keep his pension, and some in Springfield aren't happy about it, including State Senator, John O. Jones.