The Southern Illinoisan Editorial Contact and Policy
The Southern Illinoisan outlines editorial staff and contact details for letters and tips. It lists Publisher Linda Ritchie Lindus, Managing Editor Gerald Garcia, and Opinion Editor Mark Duran, plus addresses, phone numbers, and email guidelines for reader submissions and classified ads.
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Budget reform proposal tied to two-year revenue history
The Southern Illinoisan urges Illinois to base budgets on actual revenues from two years prior, not projections. It argues this would curb guesstimation by the governor and legislature, limit overspending, and prevent borrowing beyond available funds, promoting fiscal stability despite constitutional limits.
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Barak peace efforts and Al Qaeda in the editor letter
A letter to the editor argues against withdrawing U S support for Israel and links terrorism to hatred of Western culture. It notes Barak failed to seal a peace deal with the Palestinians, cites 2000 violence, and urges engaging Palestinians in good faith while rejecting terrorism.
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Grand Tower Mayor Praises Kilquist Flood Efforts
To the Editor the Grand Tower community thanks Jackson County Sheriff William Kilquist for round the clock river protection efforts during the Mississippi flood. He patrolled levees attended corps meetings helped fill sandbags and supported residents through the crisis.
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Propose an American Spirit Day to mark Sept 11 anniversary
As the first anniversary nears, readers debate observance options. Some advocate silence or memorial ceremonies, while the author proposes a positive annual celebration of the American spirit with speeches, picnics, parades, and questions about national essence and identity.
Father’s Day portrait of a broken white picket fence
A columnist recalls youthful plans for a perfect home and family then contrasts hopeful dreams with modern divorce rates and fathers who face broken expectations. He honors those who kept the dream alive and offers sympathy to those whose picket fences vanished, inviting reader feedback.
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