Homework on 12th District vote forum planned at SIU Carbondale
The Southern Illinoisan urges readers to study candidates Brad Harriman Democrat Jason Plummer Republican and Green Party Paula Bradshaw as the Nov 6 race for Illinois 12th District unfolds A public debate is set for June 15 at SIU Carbondale hosted by The Southern Illinoisan Paul Simon Public Policy Institute WSIU TV and Belleville News Democrat with live coverage and limited studio seating and free viewing in an adjacent big screen area.
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Officials Contact Details For Kirk Shimkus
U S Senator Mark Kirk contact numbers 312 886 350 and 202 224 285 217 492 5089 plus site kirk senate gov. U S Representative John Shimkus phone 618 252 8271 and 202 225 5270 with site house gov shimkus.
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Memorial Day’s true meaning recalled in Southern Illinois editorial
The piece honors Memorial Day as a day of remembrance for fallen soldiers and veterans, tracing its origins to Gen John A Logan’s Decoration Day proclamation in Carbondale and noting its evolution into a three day weekend. It urges somber reflection, gratitude, and remembrance rather than celebration.
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Voice Of The Reader: Teachers Deserve Their Pensions
A reader argues that teacher pension income supports local economies and tax revenue. They warn against shifting funding to local districts, raising property taxes, and harming public schools, urging Illinois to honor agreed pension contributions and avoid jeopardizing schools and bond ratings.
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