Opinions Suit Targets SIU Open Meetings Act Compliance
Madison County State's Attorney Nicholas Byron's suit against the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees for alleged Open Meetings Act violations seeks to compel transparency. The action aims to ensure future compliance by recording private conversations and scrutinizing the board's deliberative process, not to punish individuals.
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Tuition hike provokes student protest and board debate
A handful of students and several crates of lemons staged a Springtel protest over proposed tuition increases at public universities. Illinois Board of Higher Education leaders heard student concerns noting costs beyond tuition including room and board, books, and lab fees. Despite the raises, officials say current levels do not meet the one third funding goal, urging modest increases while preserving access with greater scholarship funds.
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FAA safety crackdown urged after DC-10 crash
An opinion urges the FAA to crack down on DC-10 safety after the Chicago crash. It calls for broader inspections, possible grounding, and mandatory fixes by McDonnell Douglas. The piece argues stronger FAA oversight will slow travel and raise costs but prevent future failures and protect passengers.
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Massachusetts House debates size change and reform impact
Massachusetts politics weigh the effects of a 177 member House plan to slim the chamber. Frank and supporters cite more room to breathe while critics warn veterans and liberal blocs may feel the shift after future sessions. Illinois faces pay raises while reforms seek smaller districts and end cumulative voting.
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Veteran reflects on World War II era service in France
A World War II veteran and editor writes about serving in the peace time Army in France for six years from 1949 to 1965. He recalls honoring Americans buried in France and notes the many cemeteries and stone crosses around Paris and other sites as memorial services were held by the French.
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Veterans honored in France and Normandy graves remembered
A reader tribute honors U S veterans buried abroad, praises French cemeteries and individual grave decorations with ice flags and flowers. The writer recalls Normandy invasion beaches on June 6 1944, the unseen identities marked Known But To God, and grateful perseverance of families and nations in defense of freedom.
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Care House helps mentally troubled find political voice at Capitol
Mary O'Hara leads Care House clients, former mental patients in Jackson County, to lobby at the Illinois Capitol on utility bills. Through demonstrations and ICC hearings, they gain confidence and community status, challenging stereotypes while seeking policy changes and support services.
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