The Southern Illinoisan Editorial Policy Contact Info
The Southern Illinoisan invites letters up to 250 words, signed with author name and hometown, not publishing phone numbers. Contact Voice of the Reader editor Mark Samuels at Mark.Samuels Southernillinoisan.com and The Vent on Saturdays via sisoundoff yahoo.com, with guidelines on libel and edits.
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SIUC fan urges Bruce Weber to stay for a Weber dynasty
Reader letters urge Bruce Weber to remain at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and build a top 25 program, praising his impact and calling for stronger coverage of local sports and police actions. The piece also references taxes in Lake of Egypt, community pride from Herrin Tigers, and a critique of local media.
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Bruce Weber
SIUC
Bruce
Citgo
Carbondale
Herrin High basketball turmoil prompts coach scrutiny
The letter accuses Herrin High coach Mike Mooneyham of a recurring pattern since his arrival, noting repeated player troubles and transfers from neighboring towns. The writer laments benching of talented players while referring to ongoing disciplinary issues and credits local instructors for life saving training offered by Carbondale police.
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Herrin
Mike Mooneyham
Herrin High
Readers vent at editor over school funding and politics
Letter writer objects to Sandi Jerrells comment on who is for kids and who is kidding. They argue for prioritizing children's needs and criticise state and county finances. They defend local teachers and question editorial bias, urging more reader input than editorial stance.
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Les Winkeler
Sandi Jerrells
Pinckneyville
Government
of Illinois
Perry County
Accolades for Bank of Herrin Staff
A Carterville market incident thanks the Bank of Herrin employees for gracious help after a purse theft. The bank staff assisted with forgery letters, check cancellation, and guidance, praising Kaye Brenda Kim and Rick for their kindness.
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Kaye
Brenda
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Rick
JJ's Tax Return Questions Spark IRS Audit Debate
The text questions why the IRS has not audited Jesse Jackson and his nonprofit groups, suggesting intimidation and fear enable a preacher to amass wealth. It implies a lack of scrutiny into his finances and organizations amid public controversy.
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Internal Revenue Service
Jesse Jackson
Fat at the Top of the Pot In State Affairs
An op ed voice critiques state agencies SIUC and local systems for bloated staffing with many aides and assistants. The writer warns of budget cuts impacting the “little guy” while noting Olympic Mormon Temple shots and asking about Mormons, their presence in Illinois, and resources for information and outreach in Southern Illinois. Contact details for Mormon missionaries in Southern Illinois are provided.
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Salt Lake City
Illinois
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Church of the Latter Day Saints
Ids.org
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Mark Duran Samuels
Self-defense class urged by Carbondale Police
A reader endorses the Women’s Self-Defense Class offered by the Carbondale Police Department, urging women to participate for practical lifelong training. The letter also criticizes an editorial page photo and governor candidate endorsement as unfair.
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Carbondale Police Department
Salukis fans ride March Madness wave to Sweet 16 glory
In Southern Illinois a campus survey shows 78 percent tuned into the NCAA tournament as SIUC reaches the Sweet 16 for only the second time, matching a school record with 28 victories while others plan summer travel and fan interest remains high.
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Southern Illinois’ University
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