Illinois concealed carry debate tests home rule limits
The Illinois fight over a federal court order to replace the concealed carry ban with a shall issue law sparks questions about home rule jurisdictions. Gov Quinn faces a June deadline as Rep. Brandon Phelps promotes a central issuing authority with training and background checks.
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Chicago
Lisa Madigan
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High Court
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Quinn
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NRA
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Letters to the Editor Policy Reference
Contact details for newsroom staff and editorial contacts are listed for Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto and Williamson County areas. Phone numbers ext. 5090 and general editor emails are provided for The Southern.
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Murphysboro
de Soto
Williamson County
Officials Contact Details for Illinois Leaders
A listing provides contact numbers and addresses for Governor Pat Quinn in Springfield and Chicago offices, U S Senator Dick Durbin, and U S Senator Mark Kirk. It includes phone lines and web addresses, presenting official channels for state and federal representatives.
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Springfield
State House
Chicago
James R. Thompson
W. Randolph
Jason Collins makes history as first active gay NBA player
Leonard Pitts Jr notes Jason Collins publicly comes out as gay in Sports Illustrated, sparking praise from Obama and others while online hate surfaces. The piece argues the milestone signals change as more athletes may follow, challenging notions of masculinity and sports culture.
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Mike Wallace
Miami Dolphins
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ESPN
Alec West
New York Times
FBI
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Chris Broussards
Mike
Rummage and bake sale funds aid Murphysboro Food Pantry
First Assembly of God Church in Murphysboro held a rummage and bake sale on Saturday April 13 to support the Murphysboro Food Pantry. Proceeds totaled 800 dollars after broad community participation including Annie Mae's Restaurant. A check was delivered to the pantry and organizers plan to repeat the effort next year.
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Murphysboro
Annie Mae
Dean Akins
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Golden Pen finalists named for April letters to editor
SIU leadership changes at SIU Carbondale, Gov Quinn trustee change, and parenting needs are the April Golden Pen finalists. Voters can vote online at the southern dot com goldenpen or by mail to Gary Metro by May 10 at 9 a.m. Finalists include Jim Ritcheson, Loren Klaus, and George Kuhn from Murphysboro Glen Carbon Mount Vernon.
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Southern Illinoisan
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Murphysboro
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Ed Hightower
George J. Kuhn
Mount Vernon
Gary Metro
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Sendavel
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