Watch in night terminal foreshadows Marion project setback
A college student recalls a night in a Chicago Greyhound terminal and an apparent scam involving a stolen watch tied to a larger story about the failed Marion development project led by Bruce Holland of Millennium Development LLC. Officials note limited retailer interest despite site visits by Bass Pro Shop and Nebraska Furniture Mart. The STAR bond district, enacted in 2010 and extended to 2033, remains a potential financing avenue though optimism has faded since Gov. Pat Quinn signed the law in 2010. The editor Gary Metro reflects on optimistic promises versus current outcomes amid a tough recession and the rise of online retail.
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Millenium Development LLC
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Nebraska Furniture Mart
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Rent One
Saluki Stadium
Interstate 57
Illinois 13
Pat Quinn
Letters to the Editor Policy and contact info
A readable policy note outlines letters to the editor limits of 250 words and signed submissions. It lists verification phone numbers for the Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto areas and Williamson County, plus editor contacts and government representatives with emails and phone lines.
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Murphysboro
de Soto
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Denial policy hurts United States and fuels bias
MONACHAREN analyzes how the Obama administration’s stance on Islam and terrorism risks fueling anti Muslim prejudice and hindering security. The piece cites anti Muslim attacks, FBI hate crime data and critiques official labels from Fort Hood to broader policy debates. It argues for recognizing Islamist terrorism without blanket blame of Muslims.
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New York
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Congress
Hezbollah
James Clapper
National Intelligence
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Egypt
Voice of the Reader Letter challenges party bias
A reader rebuts an April 9 opinion in The Southern Illinoisan by Harry Mosley. The writer argues electoral dishonesty spans parties, noting Chicago and Illinois have a long history of corruption and insisting cheaters exist across all political stripes.
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Golden Pen finalists address SIU leadership and parenting themes
April Golden Pen finalists from The Southern Illinoisan include Jim Ritcheson on SIU Carbondale leadership, Loren E. Klaus critiquing Gov. Quinn’s SIU Trustee replacement, and George J. Kuhn urging better parenting for educating children. Votes via www.thesouthern.com or mail by May 10.
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