Voice Of The Southern Pageant Spurs Marion Growth
Our view lauds the Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant coming to Marion for four nights, expecting a regional economic boost. Nearly 100 contestants from across Illinois converge at Marion Cultural and Civic Center, with supporters and events boosting hotels, restaurants, and local attractions. The piece cites Marion as a proactive host, noting access via I-57 and Williamson County Airport, Amtrak, and nearby rail links, and urges other towns to follow Marion’s lead to draw visitors and revenue.
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Marion
Southern Illinois
George Trammell
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Southern Illinoisan
St. Charles
Chicago
Amalia Schwerdtmann
The
Southern
Ashley Hatfield
Illinois
Anna
Schwerdtmann
Williamson County
Amtrak
Carbondale
Rent One Park
Sparta
Willie Nelson
Southern Illinois University
St. Louis Rams
Saluki Way
Saluki Stadium
SIU
Obama evolves on gay marriage in political reflection
Leonard Pitts Jr argues that President Obama remains hesitant on endorsing same sex marriage, urging faster evolution toward marriage equality. He recalls Kennedy and King era rhetoric, notes Obama’s support for civil unions and anti hate crime measures, and calls for decisive leadership as public opinion shifts. Miami Herald columnist urges clear stance.
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Hamlet
Obama
New York
Robert Kennedy
King
Letter to the editor on Carbondale liquor policy and store types
The writer argues against expanding liquor sales beyond locally owned package stores in a college town. They caution on underage drinking, endorse protection by existing local shops, and suggest including lumber yards and hardware stores if expansion proceeds. They favor maintaining a controlled system to reduce underage access.
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Carbondale
Nightline
Ted Koppel
Letters Policy and contact details for submissions
This notice outlines letters to the editor rules including 250 word limit and required signature and telephone for verification. It lists submission methods and contact numbers for Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto Williamson County and other outlets, plus restrictions on libelous content and en masse submissions.
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Carbondale
Murphysboro
de Soto
Williamson County
Officials contact lines for Shimkus and state senator
Constituents are directed to reach U S Representative John Shimkus at 618 252 8271 or 202 225 527 and to contact State Senator David at 618 243 9014 or 217 782 8137. A web address www house.gov shimkus and email sendavel midwest net are noted.
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John Shimkus
House.gov
Shimkus
David
Sendavel
Midwest
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