Editorial policy and contact details for The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letters policy for Voice of the Reader, requiring signed submissions under 250 words with a phone verification, and notes on what is published. It lists contact emails for publisher Dennis DeRossett editor James Bennett managing editor Ralph Loos tips line, and general newsroom and circulation contacts.
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Dennis DeRossett
James Bennett
Ralph Loos
James.bennett
Thesouthern
Ralph.loos
Carbondale
Murphysboro
de Soto
Williamson County
Carterville Carbondale annexation clash rattles Southern Illinois
Tense dispute over Illinois 13 property annexation escalates between Carterville and Carbondale. Carterville seeks to expand tax base by annexing Williamson County sites, while Carbondale objects due to cross-border development plans. State bill to allow border refuges annexation passes Senate, House split. Gov. Blagojevich consideration looms. Local leaders from adjacent cities push regional cooperation amid growing political theater.
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Ich
Illinois 13
Williamson
Jackson
Carterville
Carbondale
Illinois
Williamson County
Ike Auto Park
Mac Weld Inc
State Senate
John Bradley
D-Marion
House
Mike Best
Murphysboro
Best
Springfield
Bradley
Bost
Capitol
Rod Blagojevich
San Diego Road
Whitney O’daniel
Makanda
Jackson County
Herrin
Marion
Cole
Graduates Celebrate RLC Event Amid Local Coverage Gaps
A letter to the editor praises a recent RLC commencement for its inspiring service and quick ceremony, highlighting a son earning an associates in arts while others in attendance received certificates. The writer notes pride in family achievements and laments lack of Southern Illinoisan coverage compared with SIUC and JALC.
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U.S. Army
Southern Illinoisan
SIUC
JALC
RLC
Americans Buy American Propensity to Shield Jobs and Industry
The piece argues that U.S. wage earners suffer as foreign competition and off shore moves erode domestic production. It warns that unbalanced trade and executive pay without performance criteria harm workers, and urges government influence, tariffs, and a focus on Americans buying American to raise living standards and defend national industry.
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L.T
The Real ID Act and New Hampshire State Response
Discussion warns that the Real ID Act pushes biometric licenses nationwide. It notes NH HB1582 rejects federal ID requirements and seeks state autonomy. The piece argues against expanded government tracking and urges citizens to monitor their legislature.
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Congress
New Hampshire
House
Transportations Committee
N.H
Judicial blunder on pedophile case sparks outrage in Williamson County
Jim Muir denounces Williamson County Judge Ronald Eckiss for sentencing a convicted pedophile to 48 months probation after a 16 year old abuse case. The piece cites probation risks, critiques the judge and psychologist assessments labeling offenders as low risk, and calls for accountability and tougher mandatory sentences.
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Skip Mallory
Mallory
Williamson County
Johnston City
Cavoan Vaare
Nriann
Ronald Eckiss
Nicole
Michael Fogel
Department of Corrections
Fogel
Eckiss
Eckiss and Fogel
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