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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 2002
Page
4
Publisher Linda Ritchie Lindus and editors outline how to submit letters and notices, including word limits, sign requirements, contact numbers, and submission methods for Voice of the Reader and The Vent, with guidelines on poetry limits and editorial rights. The notice lists phone lines, emails, and mailing addresses for submission and circulation services.
Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes warns the state’s unpaid bills have grown to more than $1 billion as cities school districts pharmacies and hospitals finance state government. Payments normally due within days now lag up to four weeks with $333 million owed by the Department of Public Aid and $137 million by Human Services.
Voice of the South urges restraint on growth in Illinois spending and revenues, warning that bold budgeting is needed to avoid debt. It cites Gov. Thompson’s costly policies, Gov. Edgar’s rescue, and a plan to cap spending to prior year revenues, build a $1 billion Rainy Day Fund, and rethink taxes and new programs.
A reader defends the Herrin Tigers after players face legal issues. The letter praises team effort in reaching the Peoria championship, noting wins over Harrisburg, Benton, and defending state champ Pinckneyville, and urges pride despite a few players’ alleged missteps.
A reader urges state legislators to raise taxes amid shrinking revenues. They warn of deficits from $100 million in new losses plus $250 million from federal stimulus, calling for higher tobacco taxes and other measures to fund hospitals education and services, and to prioritize duties over re election.
A Pomona resident protests a proposed bicycle trail cutting through a neighbor's home and land. He questions funding, impact on property, and alternatives while noting affected towns in the region and urging non land loss options.
Leonard Pitts argues art frames our view of the Holocaust and culture. He notes protesters at the Jewish Museum display, questions if self awareness is enough reward, and laments a society lacking reverence despite provocative exhibits and media attention.
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