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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 2002
Page
4
Wednesday, October 23, 2002 reports Butler’s push to land a federal courthouse in Marion. The mayor, an economic development zealot, has publicized deals prefinalization, spurring local excitement while the city council passes a resolution urging the federal government to build in Marion.
The fight over where to build a federal courthouse in Southern Illinois pits Marion against Benton. Critics say Judge Murphy moves to Marion on racial grounds, while supporters cite access, jobs, and regional needs. The district remains split, with three of four judges preferring Benton. others warn against political motives and local resentment.
The Southern Illinoisan lists contact details for publisher Dennis DeRossett managing editor Gerald Garcia and opinion editor Jeff Smyth, plus reader channels for news tips letters and classifieds ads. It lays out submission rules for Letters to Voice of the Reader The Vent and general publication guidelines including word limits and signature requirements.
Gun Hull Perry County Republican CHAIRMAN of Du Quoin writes a political letter arguing Republicans face corruption and praising Jim Ryan while condemning Rod Blagojevich. The notice notes the Southern Illinoisan will accept political letters through Oct. 28 for publication through Oct. 31.
Columnist Bob Novak used Jimmy Carter’s Nobel Peace Prize to mock him while James Carville and Bill Clinton defended the former president’s peace‑making work. Ivins notes the event amid Bush Iraq questions, Bali tragedy, and global diplomacy calls.
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