Budget backroom to open in Illinois as bipartisanship hints appear
Our view denounces closed door budget talks in Illinois as cowardly and self serving. Five appropriation panels met behind closed doors to hash out cuts amid low public trust. Legislators face pressure from constituents and lobbies while promising honest public budgeting and accountability.
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Jefferson School 5K Run Thanks Donors and Participants
Johnston City Jefferson School expresses gratitude to supporters and 164 participants in the April 9 5K fundraiser. Donations from Southern Illinois Healthcare HR Physical Therapy and other sponsors helped cover expenses. proceeds exceeded $2,000 for playground equipment.
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Fix needed at Illinois 13 and Country Club Road
Kenneth E. Cochran of Murphysboro urges Illinois officials to install a left turn on green arrow only lane at the Illinois 13 and Country Club Road intersection. He argues high speeding traffic and routine left turns against oncoming vehicles create hazard and a simple, inexpensive change could save lives.
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Letters to Editor Policy and contact details
Policy outlines 250 word letters signed with telephone for verification. Publication excludes libelous content and mass submissions. Contact addresses and emails provided for Carbondale and Williamson County readers. editors named with phone numbers and emails.
Officials contact lines for Illinois lawmakers
U S Senator Mark Kirk and Senator Dick Durbin lists with district and Washington phone numbers and URLs. U S Representative John Shimkus also provides district and Washington numbers and a campaign site.
Public Firefighters Face Pension Reform Debate in Illinois
In Illinois public safety workers defend promised defined benefit pensions, noting exemptions from Social Security and consistent employee contributions. Local politicians' overestimated investment returns and funding shortfalls drive calls for cuts, while firefighters and others urge responsibility, reminding readers who kept their end of the bargain. PAT DEVANEY, president of the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois, echoes these concerns.
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