Reforming Illinois workers' compensation gains support
The Southern Illinoisan editorial urges immediate passage of Gov Pat Quinn s reform package to curb costs and fraud in the workers compensation system. It cites a 10 million payout at Menard Correctional Center and calls for performance reviews random case assignment and shorter terms for arbitrators to reduce corruption and influence. It notes opposition from doctors unions trial lawyers and some Republicans while backing Quinn Cullerton and Rep Bradley as leaders pushing reform.
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Readers advised on letters policy and contacts
The notice outlines letter submission rules including 250 word limit, signed letters with hometown, verification phone, and editor rights. It cautions against libelous attacks and provides contact numbers for Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto and Williamson County areas, plus editor emails and extension lines.
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Officials contact details for Kirk and Shimkus
U S Sen Mark Kirk contact lines include 312 886 350 202 224 285 217 492 5089 and kirk senate gov. U S Rep John Shimkus lines list 618 252 8271 and 202 225 5271 plus www house gov shimkus.
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The privacy trap of facial recognition in Goggles
Leonard Pitts Jr. discusses Google's facial recognition plan in Goggles, its privacy risks, and the opt in safeguards. He notes past privacy settlements, maps, and social sharing that complicate trust while predicting a future where a stranger's name and address could be accessed from a photo.
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Voice of the Reader letter urges action to cut waste
A reader praises Ray Hancock's letter in The Southern and urges state leaders to heed its advice. The note argues for honest methods to reduce waste and reform government to lessen taxes, enabling funds to serve essential state needs without excess spending.
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Readers vote for Golden Pen winner in March letters
The Southern Illinoisan announces March Golden Pen finalists Joan Grammer of Carbondale Arvid Noreen of Herrin and Gary K Shepherd of Carbondale. Voting runs through Tuesday online at the paper’s site or by mail with letters printed April 1.
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