No Stimulus for Cairo, Illinois

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment. In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to make direct impact. Cairo, Illinois, USA. 31/10/09.

Cairo is a city in Alexander County, Illinois, USA. In the 2000 U.S. census, population was 3,632 (Source: census.gov); but today it is closer to 3,000 (Source: Monica Smith, Librarian at Cairo Public Library). The city today faces many socio-economic challenges for the remaining population, including poverty, education, employment and taxes.

Almost every President of the United States has visited the city. In 2004, for a Senate campaign appearance, Barack Obama visited with Senator Dick Durbin (as written in President Obama's "Audacity of Hope"). President Obama wrote in "Audacity":

"We discussed what might be done to restart the area's economy and get more money into the schools... and the need to tear down an old hospital that had become a blight on downtown."

As of today, the Obama administration is marking the one-year anniversary of the economic stimulus legislation with efforts to show the measure sparked U.S. growth and curbed rising unemployment (Source: Bloomberg). In some locations in the United States, there have been localized successes, but for Cairo, Illinois the economic recovery programs have yet to materialize.

In hopes of luring large manufacturing companies to invest in downtown Cairo, the local government has begun a campaign in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demolish any buildings/structures which can be or have been condemned - and turn them into "pad" sites for re-development. The first location of demolition was the historic district, where grand stone buildings - built in the 1800's - have become blighted properties.

More than 1,800 people are under 20 years old in the city (Source: Mark McClintock, Principal, Cairo Junio Senior High School). With limited resources, the children have little hope to broaden their circumstances. There is only one place for them to go after school to enjoy art, music, chess or a cup of coffee - and that is the Ace of Cups; a non-profit business catering to the community and especially the children. Once a week, they hold Open-Mic-Night and encourage the community to participate in cultural projects.

Cairo, Illinois needs economic recovery. But economic recovery must also include the preservation of of the city itself. Tearing down history will not bring a quicker future recovery; it will only lead to a loss of identity.

In a town with 38% unemployment - recovery is more than destroying buildings. It must bring hope.