Southern Illinois voices unite over FOIA, fairgrounds, and charity
Community letters urge Gov Pat Quinn to reconsider facility shutdowns, defend FOIA transparency in Carbondale, and praise Du Quoin State Fairgrounds for year round use. Marion Fire Department raises pink shirts to support a local teacher battling cancer as readers are invited to comment.
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Obama Hitler joke sparks sports media debate
Kathleen Parker notes that Hank Williams Jr. compared Obama to Hitler in a golf analogy during Fox and Friends, prompting ESPN to drop his Monday Night Football intro. Parker argues against sensationalism and urges civility while acknowledging the clumsy analogy.
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Letters to Editor Policy and contact details
The notice describes letter submissions for readers to voice current issues. Letters must be signed and include a verify phone number. It lists contact numbers for Carbondale De Soto Williamson County and a general toll free line. It provides submission addresses emails and names of editors Gary Metro and Mark Fitton.
Illinois senators and congressman contact numbers
U S Senator Mark Kirk and U S Senator Dick Durbin list official phone lines and websites. Also provided is Representative John Shimkus contact numbers and web address for district and Washington offices.
Where is the Republican jobs plan
To the Editor urges Republicans to present a concrete jobs plan distinct from President Obama's proposal. It argues for a clear, voteable plan to compare and decide in Congress, urging citizens to instruct representatives to act in the public interest rather than special interests. The emphasis is on transparency and timely action.
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Teaching modern reality in classrooms targets discipline and engagement
Former math physics instructor Robert Duncan PittsBurg argues current classroom management fails to curb disruption and learning gaps. He urges revised courses and deeper why behind methods, updated reading material, and a supportive environment amid tech advances to improve U.S. schools.
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