Quinn urged to fund CMHAs as Tinley Park closure looms
The article argues Illinois CMHAs span 174 agencies aiding 160,472 adults and children with serious mental illness, costing far less per patient than hospitals. It urges restoring a 58.4 million general revenue cut, warns of ER costs and possible prison placement, and cites Gov. Quinn's stance on community-based care.
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West Frankfort F-5 Tornado Eyewitness Account 1925
A reader recalls the March 18 1925 West Frankfort tornado, describing an F-5 event that devastated the town in 15 minutes. Eyewitness Harold Culley, then 19, saw windows blow out, a freight train roar, and the west side leveled with about 500 houses destroyed and 148 killed 300 injured.
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Legal caution over Rush Limbaugh remarks and libel risk
Gary K. Shepherd of Carbondale urges readers to seek legal counsel after Rush Limbaugh called Sandra Fluke a prostitute during coverage of contraceptive mandates. The piece argues that labeling individuals as prostitutes or pimps could imply criminal libel and invites readers to consult attorneys.
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Rush Limbaugh
Sandra Fluke
Mr. Limbaugh
Picture This: Citizens Question Prisoner Feeding Policy
To the Editor a reader vents frustration over prisoner meals and taxes, arguing inmates receive three daily meals while law‑abiding citizens struggle to feed their families. The writer cites a convicted ex‑governor and questions state dignity and priorities.
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You Can’t Fix Stupid Says Voter Letter on Dampened Trust
A reader laments drug ads on TV and lists side effects, criticizes USDA ties to pink slime, fears ground beef contamination, and questions pipeline imports. The letter warns against government decisions and urges vigilance before voting, ending with a blunt assertion that stupid cannot be fixed.
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USDA
Canada
Poor Illinois and the General Assembly stalemate
Commentary argues Illinois remains financially strained despite a 3 percent tax increase and warns that lawmakers will not act on cuts until the General Assembly agrees. The piece contends anti tax voices distort taxes and criticizes legislators for prioritizing jobs and pay over debt reduction.
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Illinois
Letters to the Editor Policy Summary
Policy outlines submission rules for letters to the editor including word limit of 250, signing with name and hometown, telephone verification, and editor rights. Criteria exclude news reporting and mass submissions. libelous or personal attacks are not published. Contact editors Gary Metro and Mark Fitton with provided emails and phone extensions.
Officials Contact for U S Senator Kirk Details
U S Senator Mark Kirk provides contact numbers for office in Illinois including 312 886 3500 and 202 224 2854 with a district line at 217 492 5089 and a Senate site link kirk.senate.gov for official inquiries.
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