Water shut off risk in Lesser critical in chicken game
Our view says Lesser and Rend Lake Conservancy District must stop their dangerous water stalemate. If no agreement by Friday, Lesser's water could be cut off, endangering residents and hindering fire protection and waste treatment. Both sides must blink to avoid disaster.
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Reader Letters Policy And Submission Details
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letter guidelines limited to 250 words and signed with a hometown. Letters address current issues, require a verified telephone number, and may be edited. Editorial contact details include email and office numbers for Carbondale and Williamson County.
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Officials Contact Lines Include Kirk Durbin Shimkus
The document lists contact phone numbers and web addresses for U.S. Senators Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin and U.S. Representative John Shimkus. It provides district and Washington, D.C. numbers and suggests official sites for each member.
You Know Who I Am LeBron's Mom in Public Snafu
Miami Beach police report Gloria James 43 faced charges after a hotel encounter with a valet. She allegedly cursed and slapped the valet, then claimed her fame with the line You know who I am. Columnist Leonard Pitts Jr. laments celebrity entitlement and highlights the difference between fame and respect.
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England
Raise state cigarette tax to aid health and schools
Kathleen L. Grapy of the American Heart Association urges Illinois lawmakers to raise the per pack cigarette tax by $1. The proposal would cut smoking, save lives, fund education with an estimated $377 million, and reduce long-term Medicaid costs, backed by a 74 percent voter support in a statewide poll.
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Illinois
American Heart Association
Remembering Singing and the Grammys Through Time
A reader argues that many modern Grammy winners cannot sing, noting the old Gramophones produced scratchy but clear notes. They blame amplified PA systems for masking poor vocal tone and suggest performance value outweighs singing, with comments on appearance and microphone use.
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