Education and dialogue needed to stop violence
In this editorial we stress the need for interfaith dialogue to counter religious discrimination. The piece cites attacks on mosques and Muslim graves, recalls interfaith events in Murfreesboro, Joplin, and Illinois, and urges reader input while highlighting First Amendment protections and ongoing security concerns. Ken Starbuck and Marleen Shepherd are named as council leaders.
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Islamic Center
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Florida
Illinois
Morton Grove
Lombard
Chicago
Civic action civics urged by Suzanne Schmitz on Constitution Day
Suzanne Schmitz urges high quality action civics in schools to raise informed citizens. She cites Justice O Connors call for program changes and highlights local Southern Illinois examples and practical steps for communities, schools and businesses to support civics education and related activities.
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Schmitz
Justice O’connor
Illinois
Shawnee
Creal Springs
Cache River
Carbondale Middle School
Civicmissionofschools.org
McCormickfoundation.org
Center For Civic Education
Civiced.org
Icivics.org
Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
Siu
Paulsimoninstitute.org
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Voting is under way for the best letter to the editor printed in August. Readers may vote online or by mail for finalists Donald E. Julian, Gunnar Thoren, and Allen Arbeiter. The winner receives a gold color pen and a columnist’s recognition.
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Thesouthern.com
Southern Illinoisan
Donald E. Julian
Alto Pass
Gunnar Thoren
Pinckneyville
Allen Arbeiter
du Quoin
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Chicago
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Gary Metro
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The notice describes letters to the editor rules, including a 250 word limit and submission methods. It states letters must be signed with a verifiable telephone number for verification and outlines editorial rights and disallowed content such as libelous material or personal attacks. It provides contact numbers for reporting news and submitting letters from Murphysboro and Williamson County.
Illinois Officials Contact Directory Extract
Gov Quinn Springfield office and Chicago office contact details listed for state leadership. Includes U S Senator Durbin and State Senator Forby with phone numbers and web links. No narrative or event content provided.
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