Save Our Crime Lab Threatens Southern Illinois Justice
Paul Echols argues against merging the Illinois State Police Crime Lab in Carbondale with a Belleville lab. He warns of increased evidence handling, contamination risk, longer processing times, and lost local expertise, urging readers to contact officials to oppose the merger. He cites past cases and the lab’s regional impact to support preserving the Carbondale facility.
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Governor’s Office
Southern Illinois
Letters Policy For Reader Submissions At The Southern
Readers may submit signed letters up to 250 words on current issues via email or mail. Numbers for verification are published as names and hometowns. telephone numbers are not. The paper edits letters and does not publish libelous attacks or news.
Officials contact list for Illinois lawmakers
A compiled contact roster lists U S Senator Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin, U S Representatives Jerry Costello and John Shimkus, and State Senator David Luechtefeld with district and Washington numbers and official web links. A stray line mentions a 12 midthird net.
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David Luechtefeld
Design at SIU creates 'dishonest building'
To the Editor: SIU announces a new Student Services Building the day after the Titanic sinking centennial. the author blasts the design as an anachronistic pastiche that fails to embrace sustainable, forward looking architecture. He criticizes Woody Hall replacement and laments loss of familiar campus landmarks while praising Southeast Missouri State's new Performing Arts Center.
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SIU
Woody Hall
Shryock
Missouri State
Father of Waters
Marion woman fights to cut down tree on her property
A Marion resident argues ownership of a tree on her property should be settled by tax records. She contends that whether the property is taxed by private owners or by the county determines who has the right to remove the tree, and if no private owner exists, the city bears responsibility.
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Marion
Dark days ahead for Chicago martial law rumblings
The piece alleges three Black Hawk helicopters flying low over Chicago with machine guns, claiming fears of martial law and FEMA camps. It asserts the military denies an exercise tied to a NATO meeting and recalls 1968 TV imagery with Mayor Daley.
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Chicago
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Uncle Sam
NATO
New World Order
FEMA
Daley
National Guard
Tougher gun laws not needed in rural Illinois
A veteran police officer defends Illinois gun rights in response to Dr. Khan’s April letter. He notes the state’s strict laws and asserts responsible off duty carry, urging Dr. Khan to move to Chicago if he wants tighter controls while praising the rural south for safety.
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Dr. Khan
Chicago
Golden Pen Award voting opens for readers
Readers can vote online or by mail for The Southern Illinoisan Golden Pen Award. Finalists named by the editorial board include Sgt. Angelo Hightower of Marion Marvin Teet of Christopher and Betty Pharr of Benton. Votes accepted until 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
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Benton
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