Giant City State Park closure urged to protect tourism
Our view warns that Giant City State Park in Shawnee Forest may close due to Illinois funding gaps. Officials say maintenance and staffing are at minimal levels. advocates urge quick funding or entry fees to keep the park open and protect Southern Illinois tourism valued at about 480.5 million annually.
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What Are We Doing To Help Ex-Felons Rejoin Society
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues the U S locks up too many people and bars ex felons from jobs housing and voting, creating a cycle of reoffending. He warns that true reform requires rehabilitation and second chances, not perpetual punishment, urging practical solutions for inmates post release.
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Leonard
Pitts JR
Golden Pen voting tips and finalists named
Vote for the Golden Pen Award at thesouthern com goldenpen or mail ballots to Gary Metro editor The Southern Illinoisan 710 N Illinois Ave Carbondale IL 62901 Votes cast by 11 59 p m today Editorial picks finalists Sgt Angelo Hightower Marion Marvin Teel Christopher and Betty Pharr Benton offered insights on law enforcement civility and a medical marijuana bill in Illinois
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Benton
Illinois
Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Details
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letters to the editor rules including 250 word limit, signed submissions with a telephone number for verification, and potential edits. It lists contact numbers for reporting news and emails for letters, poetry copies, and other submissions, noting libelous content is not published.
Officials Contact Lines and Representatives
A list of contact numbers and websites for U S Senators Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin and U S Representatives Jerry Costello and John Shimkus. Includes district and Washington D C phone lines and official websites.
Amazing kindness from Alto Pass woman helps driver reach Cobden gas
A Cape Girardeau traveler, short on gas after learning Alto Pass had no station, nears her appointment. A kind Alto Pass resident guides the way, follows to Cobden, and reunites at the pump, easing the traveler’s worry and gratitude.
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