Goldman endorsement elevates Carbondale mayoral race
Voice of the Southern endorses Sam Goldman over George Maroney for Carbondale mayor. The piece notes Goldman’s leadership at SIUC and his plan for a technology innovation zone near the airport, aiming to unite city growth with SIUC’s regional economic role.
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Voters urged to back Hancock and Graff for JALC Board
Gayle Pesavento, associate professor and chairwoman, urges readers to support Jackie Hancock and Cheryl Graff in the John A. Logan College Board of Trustees election. She emphasizes leadership, transparency, ethics, and accountability, noting her retirement after 30 years and the college's positive changes and finances. Election on April 5.
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Sam Goldman Praised as Carbondale Mayoral Candidate
A reader argues Sam Goldman embodies integrity and leadership for Carbondale, citing his academia background, university leadership, community listening, and moral character as reasons he is the right choice for the upcoming mayoral election.
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Marion Mayoral Endorsement Favors Owens Over Butler
The Southern Illinoisan Editorial Board endorses Bob Owens for mayor of Marion, praising his stance on transparency and modern governance. Butler is viewed as highly experienced but Owens offers a plan to move away from the commission form and push professional management for Marion’s $40 million annual operations. Carolyn Swartos is acknowledged for openness concerns, yet Owens emerges as the preferred choice for future growth.
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Letters to the Editor Policy for Southern Illinoisan Submissions
The policy outlines letters to the editor not as news but as reader opinions. Letters must be signed with a hometown and telephone number for verification. They may be edited and are limited to 250 words. Contact details for submission and editor emails are provided.
Officials contact details for Kirk and Shimkus
U S Senator Mark Kirk lists phone numbers 312 886 350 and 202 224 2857 with an additional 217 492 5089 and a link kirk senate gov. U S Representative John Shimkus provides 618 252 8271 and 202 225 5271 along with www house gov slash shimkus for constituent outreach.
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