Victims Rally as Harrisburg Tornado Aid Grows
Volunteers and organizations across Harrisburg Ridgway and surrounding areas mobilized after last week's tornado. Donations labor and supplies flowed as officials praised humility in relief efforts and new volunteers joined emergency work.
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Letters to the Editor Policy for Southern Illinoisan Readers
The Southern Illinoisan outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. Letters must be signed with a contact telephone number for verification, not published. They may be edited and should address current issues. libelous or personal attacks are not published.
Officials contact lines for Illinois lawmakers
U S Senate and House representatives listed with office phone numbers and websites. Mark Kirk Durbin and John Shimkus provided for constituent inquiries.
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Union State Pond hazards prompt letter prompts and pledge
The letter writer expresses anger and concern over environmental hazards at State Pond Road in Union County as uncovered by The Southern Illinoisan, focusing on potential mercury disposal and asbestos exposure with long term health risks including mesothelioma. They urge ongoing coverage, public education, and proper medical tracking for exposed workers and others, naming Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation and Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization.
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Bruce Weber debate fuels Illinois athletics letter to editor
A University of Illinois graduate defends Bruce Weber amid Les Winkeler's columns, arguing Weber failed to meet the Big Ten standard. The writer cites Weber's 40-47 Big Ten record from 2007 to present and calls for competitive success within five years. The piece condemns anger over the U I and SIU situations as unhealthy yet expresses disappointment in Weber's tenure.
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Readers vote open for Golden Pen Award finalists
Voting runs through Thursday for the Golden Pen Award. Finalists are Michael Crain of Vienna, Richard L. Stubblefield of Mount Vernon, and Kenneth Cochran of Murphysboro, each contributing letters on national and regional issues. The winner gets an inscribed gold pen and editor column recognition. Online voting is at www.thesouthern.com/goldenpen or by mail to Gary Metro, The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale.
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