Herrin High hosts safety drive urging seat belt use
Herrin High School hosts an assembly teaching safe driving basics after student Madison Stone died in a Nov. car wreck. USPS delays on closing facilities affect Carbondale area processing center and 3,700 post offices, risking local jobs. Blagojevich seeks prison program time. prosecutors flag two justice systems amid sentencing details.
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Stop Using Our Wealth for War Voice of the Reader
A reader urges cutting military spending and recalls Truman vs MacArthur while criticizing generals for prolonging war. The letter advocates using funds for domestic rebuilding, highway and school projects, and soil conservation, opposing ethanol from corn as wasteful.
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Ethanol Debate: SIU President Poshard and Energy Policy
A reader critiques ethanol as a path to energy independence, questioning SIU President Poshard’s role and campus priorities. The letter cites congressional fiscal mismanagement, high corn prices, and environmental concerns, arguing Congress should aid farmers with better policy rather than subsidizing ethanol production.
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Throw the rascals out over Illinois business climate
A reader condemns Illinois lawmakers for a poor business climate and warns Sears may relocate. The letter accuses Democratic control of paralysis and lobbyist money, urging voters to throw the rascals out to force change and reduce reliance on state incentives to retain businesses.
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Sears
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Land of Lincoln
Bears fairness sparks viewer protest at KBSI
Dennis McPHERON Johnston City writes that KBSI often omits or cuts Bears games for Missouri viewers, urging Illinois fans to pressure sponsors to ensure fair game airing and stop preferential treatment. He cites Carbondale and Marion as markets buying air time.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Carbondale
Marion
Dennis McPheron
Johnston
Tax money concerns of a young Webelos Scout
A ninth year old Webelos Scout named Elwak Doss, son of Mark and Amy Doss in Marion, expresses concern about tax spending. He contends government funds are wasted and wishes for more prudent use of tax revenue.
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West Frankfort
Chaz Ligon
Afghanistan
Frankfort Community High School
Ligon
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Trevor Murry
Webelos
Elwak Doss Son OF
Mark and
Amy Doss
Marion
Letters to the editor policy and contact details
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letters must be signed with a phone number for verification, though numbers are not published. Include name and hometown, editor may edit, and libelous or personal attacks are not published. Send to P D Box Carbondale or email letters thesouthern.com to editors Gary Metro and Mark Fitton.
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Metro
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Voice of the Reader
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Local Illinois lawmakers contact list and offices
A concise roster of Illinois federal and state representatives with listed phone numbers and email domains including U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, U.S. Representatives Shimkus Costello and others, State Senator Gary Forby, David Luechtefeld, and State Representatives Mike Bost Bradley F Costello II.
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