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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 2011
Page
4
Our view urges readers to keep spending local to boost the Southern Illinois economy as Cyber Monday and Black Friday lift sales. It highlights Small Business Saturday, local charities, and ways to donate or shop ethically while saving on travel and fuel.
Leonard Pitts Jr decries the Emma Sullivan episode as petty and overreaching. He notes Sullivan, an 18 year old senior, posted a joke tweet about Gov. Sam Brownback after a youth event, sparking an apology from the governor and backlash over free expression. Pitts urges defense of opinion and critique of political overreach.
A reader denounces Illinois leaders for budget leniency and raises while stating promises were broken. Criticizes governor, budget director, IDOT retirement and rehiring, layoffs, and a $50,000 raise for Rep Holbrook. Calls for accountability and integrity in public service.
The Southern Illinoisan explains letter guidelines limited to 250 words and verification. Letters must be signed with author’s name and hometown. Do not publish typed or mass submissions. include contact numbers for newsroom verification and avoid libelous or personal attacks.
A list of legislative contacts includes U S Senator Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin with phone numbers and websites, U S Representative John Shimkus and State Senator David Luechtefeld, plus State Representative Jerry Costello II. Local offices in Illinois provide district and Washington, D C numbers for constituents seeking assistance.
A forestry student and Beyond Coal Campaign members urge SIU Carbondale to retire its coal fired plant after discovering mercury contamination in nearby lakes. They cite 18 pounds released in 2002 and warn mercury risks to women and general health, supported by 1,500 student signatures.
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