Illinois backs shale growth amid fracking debate
KYNA LEGNER of Energy In Depth argues for hydraulic fracturing in Illinois, citing decades of safe water records and job creation. He notes federal studies show no definitive groundwater contamination and highlights local gains in Hamilton and Wayne counties, urging progress over delay.
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U.S. Epa
Sierra Club
NRDC
Illinois Afl-Cio
Pat Quinn
Hamilton County
Wayne County
Wayne County Board
Fairfield
Jemini Coffee House
U.S. Department of Energy
Stanford University
Harvard
MIT
Kyna Legner
Energy In Depth
Independent Petroleum Association of America
Letters to the editor policy overview and contact
The policy states letters must be up to 250 words and signed with a phone number for verification. It prohibits libelous content and personal attacks, reserves the right to edit, and excludes poetry. For news reports, calls are listed with regional numbers and a managing editor contact.
Officials contact details for Illinois governor and representatives
Contact information lists Gov Pat Quinns Springfield office at the State House 207 with phone 217-782-0244. It also notes the Chicago James R Thompson Center address 100 W Randolph 16 100 with numbers 312-814-2121 and a federal line 618 351 1122 202 224 2152. State Senator Gary Forby is shown with 618 439 2504 and 217 782 5509 plus an email senatorforby yahoo com.
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Pat Quinn
Springfield
State House
Chicago
James R. Thompson
W. Randolph
Gary Forby
Yahoo.com
Bad judgment or something worse in IRS tea party case
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues the IRS scrutiny of groups with tea party or patriot names exposes real political targeting. He notes the 2010 to 2012 reviews, Justice Department inquiry, and congressional probes while warning about erosion of First Amendment rights and calls for safeguards and accountability.
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Fox
Limbaugh
Court of Public Opinion
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Lois Lerner
American Bar Association
Lerner
Justice Department
Congress
Crossroads GP
Priorities USA
Voices of thanks for Carbondale hunger sale success
April yard sale sponsored by Church Women United raised over 9500 dollars for local and international hunger relief. Hundreds volunteered from area churches and groups. Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church hosted the event chaired by Martha Ellert, dedicated to Margie Parker.
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Carbondale
Aldi
Arnold’s Market
Circle K
CVS
Fresh Foods
Huck’s
Panera Bread
Kroger
Prairie Farms
Pagliai’s Pizza and Pasta
Pizza Hut
Save-A-Lot
Schnucks
Spires Wholesale
Walmart
Evergreen Garden Club
Good Samaritan Ministries
SIU
Victory Dream Center
H-Group
Carbondale Rebound
Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church
Martha Ellert
First Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Margie Parker
Facebook
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