Open primaries urged to boost Illinois turnout
Our view calls for ending Illinois closed primaries seen as outdated barriers to voting. The piece argues parties hoard data, ward heelers influence ballots, and raiding skews results, urging a move to open primaries to raise turnout and protect voting rights.
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John O. Jones
Mount Vernon
Dave Luechtefeld
Okanville
Chicago
Republic
Rinos
Dinos
Hey
Greens
Letters to the Editor Policy
Policy notice outlines letter requirements including 250 word limit signed with telephone number for verification. Publication only names and hometown, no phone numbers. Editorial team editor Gary Metro and managing editor Mark Fitton contact details provided for submissions and guidance.
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Thesouthern
Gary
Metro
Thesouthern.com
Gary Metro
Officials contact details for Kirk and Shimkus
U S Senator Mark Kirk can be reached at 312 886 350 then 202 224 285 217 492 5089. Website kirksenate gov. U S Representative John Shimkus lists 618 252 8271 202 225 5271 and www house gov shimkus.
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John Shimkus
House.gov
Shimkus
Jerry Costello
Costello
House
Wrecking Ball review frames America through Springsteen
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues Bruce Springsteen's Wrecking Ball acts as a State of the Union for the era. The piece traces national turmoil from terror to economic crisis and greed, praising Springsteen’s blend of anger, lament, and stubborn hope.
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Leonard Pitts JR
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Miamiherald.com
LINK critics urge LINK card reforms in Illinois
Don Arvai of Royalton urges tighter LINK program controls amid plans to close his facility. He recalls Civilian Conservation Corps works at Giant City State Park and argues many on LINK avoid work, calling for food restrictions and drug testing with loss of benefits for positive results.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
Southern Illinois
Giant City State Park
LINK
Fee for handgun registration sparks Chicago tax push
The writer opposes a proposed $20 per handgun registration fee in Illinois, arguing it conflicts with the Second Amendment. They cite Mayor Emanuel's staff claim the money funds background checks and question FDID card funding. The note calls on compliant handgun owners to refuse payment, accusing criminals of avoiding fees.
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Illinois
Emanuel
Felicia Davis
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