Editorial policy and contact details for The Southern Illinoisan
A readable policy block outlines Letters to Voice of the Reader rules including word count, signature and verification, and publication restrictions. It lists staff contact emails and phone numbers for tips, news, and classifieds as well as mailing and subscription information for The Southern Illinoisan owned by Lee Enterprises.
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Southern Illinoisan
Illinois Ave
Carbondale
Lee Enterprises
Davenport
Iowa
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Chicago and Illinois weigh Olympic bid costs and benefits
The piece argues against pursuing the 2016 Olympic bid, citing New York’s $50 million loss, potential higher taxes, and limited real gains. It notes infrastructure costs of $2 billion to $5 billion, a possible $1 billion stadium, debt impact, and suggests funds are better spent on schools and roads. Chicago officials, leaders, and lawmakers voice cautious opinions.
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Chicago
Illinois
New York
International Olympic Committee
Beijing
Jerry Roper
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Tribune
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
U.S. Olympic Committee
USOC
Laurence Miall
Civic Federation
U.S
Luis Gutierrez
Time to bring troops home to save costs and lives
A reader, 79, urges Congress to end the Iraq war and lower U S natural gas prices. He recalls World War II service and calls for majority rule at home while praising Hospice of Southern Illinois and its volunteer program with contact number for opportunities.
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United States
Iraq War
Iraq
Covenant With Black America Inspires Call To Action
Leonard Pitts Jr praises Tavis Smiley’s The Covenant With Black America for moving beyond critique to practical solutions. The book outlines ten areas of concern for the black community and offers actionable steps for individuals and communities, aiming to empower people to shape policy and leadership through grassroots effort.
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New York Times
Tavis Smiley
Smiley
Bugs Bunny
America
Martin Luther King
Lorraine
Dr. King
Covenant
Covenantwithblackamerica.com
Thank you volunteers to the editor national volunteer week note
Hospice of Southern Illinois thanks more than 350 volunteers for thousands of hours of service in patient care at bedsides, homes, hospitals, and facilities. The volunteers also support administration and fundraising across 27 counties as the agency nears its 25th year of service and planned Community Hospice Home Relais Bonne Eau activities.
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Hospice of
Southern Illinois
Belleville
Southern Finois
Relais Bonne Eau
Illinois
Stop the raid on pensions in Illinois universities
Don MaLtison, Ph.D. argues that the governor and lawmakers scapegoat state university pensions for budget woes. He claims the system is underfunded, benefits from reduced state contributions, and that Social Security exclusion saves funds yet harms workers.
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Illinois
of Illinois
Don MaLtison
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
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