Illinois Elections site links voters to statewide political info
An editorial promotes the Illinois Elections site as a statewide political resource from The Southern Illinoisan and partner papers. It urges voters to explore candidate information and issues ahead of the March 20 primary and November 6 election, noting strong Santorum support in the south and Illinois’ robust political history. The piece highlights site features, including blogs, discussions, photos, videos, and direct editor contact.
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Letters to the Editor Policy and contacts
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letters policies limiting to 250 words, signed with hometown, and telephone verification. It notes no news reporting, requires editors to edit letters, and provides contact numbers and email addresses for submissions and editors.
Officials contact numbers and representatives list
A compilation of contact details for U S senators and representatives including Mark Kirk Jerry Costello John Shimkus and State Rep Jerry Costello I with phone lines and web addresses for district and national offices. It presents routing lines for public inquiries and official channels.
Pages Proofreadress Sparks Gender Language Debate
MONACHAREN writes for Creators Syndicate. A columnist laments Apple Pages critic who flags gender specific terms in his pieces. He complains the software edits tone and suppresses English nuance, noting clashes with political correctness and editorial style.
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Readers vote open for Golden Pen award finalists
The Southern Illinoisan invites votes online or by mail for the Golden Pen Award. Finalists include Michael Crain of Vienna Richard L. Stubblefield of Mount Vernon and Kenneth Cochran of Murphysboro. The winner receives an inscribed gold colored pen and editor’s column recognition.
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