Respect in Cemetery Sparks Memorial Day Letter
In a Memorial Day letter, Daryl Ice recounts a man walking a dog through Herrin Cemetery to relieve itself, prompting calls for respect of graves. Mayor Vic Ritter supports police enforcement against dog walking in the cemetery, warning repeated violations with citations and urging neighbors to report offenders.
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Letters Policy and contact details for The Southern Illinoisan
The paper outlines letters to the editor rules. Submissions must be signed with a telephone number for verification though numbers are not published. Letters are edited and should address current issues. Contact options include local phone numbers and an email address for submissions.
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Officials Contact List for Illinois Delegation
U S Sen Mark Kirk and U S Sen Dick Durbin list contact numbers and websites. U S Rep John Shimkus and State legislators David Luechtefeld and Jerry Costello provide local and district numbers and emails. The data appears as a briefing style roster of representatives and offices.
Education hypocrisy amid Obama funding cuts for DC OSP
MONA Charen argues Obama seeks to zero out the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program, despite strong evaluation results and voter praise. She cites 91 percent graduation for scholars, higher reading gains, and cites SB Wall Street Journal quotes, noting DC test scores and safety issues while praising Sidwell Friends access via scholarships.
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Illinois Chamber critiques cigarette tax as Medicaid fix
The Illinois Chamber opposes a one dollar per pack cigarette tax linked to Medicaid funding, arguing it would hurt retailers and won't solve rising Medicaid costs. It calls for long term reforms such as coordinated care and eligibility reforms to reduce deficits and support small businesses.
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