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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 2004
Page
4
The Southern Illinoisan invites reader letters up to 250 words addressed to Voice of the Reader. Letters must be signed with name and hometown, include a verifiable phone number, and may be edited. Poetry, mass submissions, or libelous attacks are not published.
Lawmakers face a contentious debt issue that stirs emotions across households. Voters and business groups alike acknowledge debt concerns, from mortgage and auto loans to credit card burdens, while retirement savings remains a nagging long‑term worry. Political leaders on both sides raise rhetoric as the state weighs debt remedies.
The article debates debt as a danger and calls for solid plans to manage and pay down pension obligation debt while lawmakers push capital projects. Gov Blagojevich budget chief Filan and Treasurer Topinka trade warnings and proposals as Springfield heads into session. Taxpayers urged to demand straight talk and action now.
A letter from a parent commends Lakeland and Parrish Schools for caring teachers and modern facilities. The writer highlights high reading levels, open-minded students, and welcomed visitors, plus diversity enriching education. A second letter lauds Kayce Cheatham for speaking out after sexual assault, praising her courage and thanking media for coverage.
In Benton, Borowiak's IGA closes June 6 amid a $500000 deficit, blamed on persistent UFCW Local 881 picketing. Reporters find nonunion workers paid to stand on the line, challenging union ethics and asking if rent-a-picketing harms small business, workers, and the community.
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