State address calls for spending boosts in SIU region
Governor Pat Quinn pitches a broad, costly agenda including school tech upgrades homeowner aid high speed internet early ed and college scholarships while warning of a looming multi billion debt. The piece notes SIU enrollment shifts a Carbondale honors plaque for Thelma Gibbs Walker and robotics team honors, plus SIU center awards and regional economic development near Carbondale Murphysboro, with aviation and automotive tech growth tied to SIU Transportation Education Center and airport expansion.
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Policy on Letters to the Editor and Submissions
The Southern Illinoisan outlines submission rules for letters to the editor including word limits, signatures, and contact verification. It notes not publishing telephone numbers but listing author name and hometown, and reserves editing rights while excluding news reporting. It provides contact details for submitting via mail or email and cites restrictions on libelous or mass submissions.
Officials contact lines for Kirk and Shimkus
U S Senator Mark Kirk lists phone numbers 312 886 3500 202 224 2850 and 217 492 5089 with a Senate site kirk.senate.gov. U S Representative John Shimkus provides 618 252 8270 and 202 225 5271 with house.gov shimkus page.
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Get a life Mr Pitts demands in readers letter
A reader rebukes Leonard Pitts for linking race to political rhetoric and urges against perceived prejudice in public discourse. The writer argues demonstrations in Nixon times were white, questions racism claims, and advocates buying American made goods, supporting local products, and keeping dollars in the USA to boost jobs and tariffs.
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Buy American-made goods to the editor letter response
A reader echoes Helen Johnson on finding American made products and cites a Whirlpool refrigerator as proof of ongoing US manufacturing. The writer notes the difficulty of sourcing domestically and mentions the nonprofit site made in theusa com. They agree NAFTA favored corporations and reference President Nixon opening trade policy.
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New Skilled Nursing Facility Planned for Quality Care
RFMS proposes a new skilled nursing and rehab center as Jackson County Rehab and Care Center faces instability. The project promises top resources and trained staff to ensure high quality patient care, with current staff and residents shown confidence in the transition.
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Vote Opens for January Golden Pen Winner
Readers can vote in The Southern Illinoisan Golden Pen Award for the best January letter to the editor. Finalists include Dean Smith West Frankfort David Conrad Murphysboro and David Lane Albion. Votes accepted online or by mail through February 9 with winner honored in an editor’s column.
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