Gov. Blagojevich traveling to four cities today to talk about military installations recommended for closure or realignment         

[MAY 13, 2005]  SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Blagojevich, along with U.S. Sens. Durbin and Obama, will travel to four cities across Illinois today (Friday) to talk about the U.S. Department of Defense's list of military installations recommended for closure or realignment. Gov. Blagojevich has been leading a coordinated effort for more than two years with the Illinois congressional delegation, other elected officials and local leaders to prevent Illinois' military bases from ending up on this list and the Defense Base Realignment and Closure list that will be announced in September.

The governor and senators will be joined by other elected officials and dignitaries.

Their itinerary includes stops at the following locations:

• St. Louis, Mo.
• Moline
• Peoria
• Springfield

[News release from the governor's office]