Corruption in Chicago tops study by University of Illinois Chicago
The piece notes Chicago named most corrupt city in a study of convictions 1976 to 2010, Illinois ranking third behind New York and California, with quotes urging honesty at upcoming March and November elections. It mentions Richie Biggs and David Lee Murphy at the Grammys and highlights issues from Southern Illinois poverty to county mismanagement and a new Williamson County Jail project.
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Tracey Glenn
Ron Ellis
Letters Policy Highlights for Local Submissions
The notice outlines editor guidelines for letters to the editor including word limits, signing, and phone verification. It lists contact numbers for Carbondale and Williamson County readers and provides emails for editors. It also cautions against libelous or mass submissions and includes Senator Kirk's contact numbers.
Gun Owners Lobby Day in Springfield Invitation
Illinois gun owners are urged to join IGOLD in Springfield on March 7 with Dr. Suzanna Hupp as special guest. IRS Aims to boost turnout, sponsor bus, and emphasize Second Amendment rights while promoting family participation at the Capitol.
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Public schools are broken to the Editor
A reader responds to Wesley Calvert's editorial on school vouchers arguing that comparing India and the United States is invalid due to historical differences in government, education, and social structure. The writer says India’s caste system hinders mobility and contrasts private Indian schools with U.S. tax funded public schools, accusing politicians of seeking more tax dollars while claiming the public system fails. Calvert's claim that public schools face severe challenges is deemed an understatement.
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Rant Against George Culley Cited Over Editorial Tone
A reader sharply criticizes George Culley for inflammatory views and Bible quotation usage to blame the president for world events. The letter references Isaiah and 2 Kings to argue Damascus ruin occurred long ago, asserting not caused by President Obama.
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Debt, pensions, and patronage in Illinois politics
The piece argues Illinois owes 8.5 billion and cites pension fund borrowing approval by Blagojevich allies and Quinn supporters. It notes Quinn panelists backing Tom Holbrook for a 121000 chair job and John Colgan for a 117000 Commerce Commission post, questioning merit over retirement status and pension pressures on retirees.
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