Carbondale Crossings Endanger Pedestrians and Wheelchair Users
The editorial highlights dangerous crossings at Illinois 13 and U S 51 in Carbondale, noting the risk to pedestrians and wheelchair users. It cites the April 26 wheelchair death at East Main Street and McKinney Drive, calls for IDOT-led intersection improvements, and urges community action through citizens and officials.
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Carbondale
Oakland Avenue
Oakland
U.S. 51
Wall Street
Illinois 13
Main Street
Giant City Road
East Main Street
McKinney Drive
University Mall
William C. Gowin
Gowin
Stephen Pyle
Southern Illinois Healthcare
Illinois Department of Transportation
IDOT
Letters to the Editor Policy and contact details
Policy outlines letters limited to 250 words and submitted by email. Letters must be signed with hometown and telephone verification. Numbers listed for verification are not published. The paper may edit letters and will not publish libelous or personal attacks. Editor contacts provided.
Officials contact details for Kirk and Shimkus listed
U S Senator Mark Kirk contact lines include 618 and 202 area codes with a Senate site URL. U S Representative John Shimkus listed with 618 and 202 numbers and a House site link.
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U.S
John Shimkus
House.gov
Shimkus
Europe on edge as electoral shocks fuel radical rise
The piece surveys upheaval across Europe with the Dutch government collapse, Hollande's election in France, and Greece's fragmented vote yielding far-right Golden Dawn and left Syriza gains. It warns of eurozone fragility, IMF pressures, and unsustainable benefits amidst aging populations, urging cautious reform.
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Francois Hollande
France
Nicolas Sarkozy
Greece
China
Cuba
Jean- Luc
Angela Merkel
Hollande
Pasok
New Democracy
Golden Dawn
Nikos Michaloliakos
Athens
Michaloliakos
International Monetary Fund
Syriza
Radical Left
Synaspismos
Coalition of
Left
Ecology
AKOA
Communist Ecological Left
EOE
Communist Organization of Greece
DEA
Workers’ Left
Ecosocialists Greece
DIKE
Democratic Social Movement
Desmond Lachman
IMF
American Enterprise Institute
U.S
Barack Obama
Democratic Party
Voice of the Reader Liu letter hits SIU regatta remark
A SIU alumnus laments a SUNSET article quote by a staffer who said there is little SIU can brag about while praising the Cardboard Regatta as a unique, world spreading event. The writer urges accountability and an apology to SIU supporters and Illinois taxpayers.
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Southern Illinois
SIU
Illinois
Saluki
Golden Pen voting opens for April winner choice
The Southern Illinoisan invites votes for the April Golden Pen Award via online voting or by mail. Finalists named by the editorial board include Sgt. Angelo Hightower of Marion, Marvin Teel of Christopher, and Betty Pharr of Benton with topics ranging from law enforcement duties to civility and medical marijuana.
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Thesouthern
Gary Metro
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Southern Illinoisan
N. Illinois Ave
Carbondale
Sgt
Angelo Hightower
Marion
Marvin Teel
Christopher
Betty Pharr
Benton
Illinois
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