Closures Strain Illinois Finances Against Tornado Relief
OUR VIEW argues that Illinois must close facilities to fix finances even as Harrisburg tornado relief shows quick funding is possible. The piece cites Tamms Correctional Center Murphysboro Youth Center and Carbondale labs as targets, warns of regional job losses, and urges balanced fiscal action.
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Letters to the Editor Policy and contact details
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letter submission rules limited to 250 words and signed with a phone number for verification. It lists contact numbers for Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto and Williamson County readers and notes that libelous or personal attacks are not published.
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Officials contact numbers for Illinois lawmakers
Lists contact lines for U S Senator Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin, U S Representative John Shimkus, and State Representative Jerry Costello with district and DC phone lines and official websites.
If Obama Had a Son and Race in America
MONACHAREN argues race discussions miss the core issue of family structure. He cites Holder and Coulter, notes Florida stand your ground relevance, and presents data: 12.6 percent of the population accounts for 50 percent of murder victims, 72 percent of births to unmarried women among blacks, and high fatherlessness linked to crime and gang involvement.
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Golden Pen Award Voting Opens for Best Letter
Readers can vote online or by mail through Thursday, April 12, for The Southern Illinoisan Golden Pen Award. Finalists include Kathy Geis Fox, Jim Barnett, and James Wilson. winner receives an inscribed gold pen and editor’s column recognition.
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