Cuomo comments on crime and race in New York era debate
Opinion piece cites Gov Mario Cuomo remarks blaming crime on Black communities while arguing against racial scapegoating. It references Ben Wattenberg's crime statistics and a Justice Department report, noting rising Black incarceration and disparities in assault, rape, murder, and robbery rates.
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Liberalism betrayed Black America by protecting black criminals
The article argues that interracial crime statistics prove racism is real, but maligned liberal defenses excuse black criminals. It claims whites face dangerous crime in urban areas, condemns civil rights era protections as enabling violence, and calls for harsher penalties, more prisons, and a united front to "liberate Black America" from crime.
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Voice of the People letters attack Paul Simon stance
In letters from Dixon readers Dale Harshman attacks Paul Simon for being far left in disguise and urges voters to study his voting record. He cites Sterling and Dixon remarks and contrasts Simon with Harkin Kennedy Metzenbaum while noting memorial day parade invitations from Rich Arnould and Jane Hyde.
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Cavazos education report draws fire over results and funding
The Copley News Service critique argues Laura Cavazos’s state rankings and SAT discussion misread demographic shifts and fail to offer real solutions. It calls for more targeted funding tied to programs, family support, and community services to improve student outcomes.
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Route 2 expansion work on schedule in Dixon
Route 2 widening near Dixon proceeds on schedule with 25 percent completion. Illinois IDOT official says most work will finish by year’s end with seeding, planting, and landscaping planned for spring. The two to four lane conversion includes a widened Palmyra Road intersection and improved sight lines, funded mainly by state and federal money.
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Sinnissippi Alliance Plans June Byron Nuclear Plant Protest
Rockford group SAFE will stage a demonstration June 2 outside Commonwealth Edison Byron nuclear plant gates. About 300 attended a Wednesday benefit rally, raising 400 dollars to publicize and organize the protest.
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State Senate Districts Listed for Springfield Area
The listing names Springfield 37th District Senator Calvin Schuneman at 306 Washington St Prophetstown 61277 and 35th District Senator Harlan Rigney at P O Box 691 Freeport 61032 with local address details.
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