Biofuels research rising from Rend Lake College in Illinois
The Southern Illinoisan notes Bend Lake College and Rend Lake College in Ina are part of a two year USDA funded project exploring biofuels from marginal crops and byproducts. Interns test fungi and processes to produce ethanol, aiming to cut reliance on foreign oil and lower fuel costs for farmers.
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Letters to the Editor Policy and contact details
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letters to the editor limits and procedures. Letters must be signed with a home town, be under 250 words, and may be edited. contact numbers and emails are provided for verification and submission.
Officials contact list for Illinois lawmakers
A roster of contact numbers and websites for U S Senator Mark Kirk Dick Durbin Representatives Jerry Costello and John Shimkus and State Senators Gary Forby and David Luechtefeld. Includes office phone lines and web addresses for constituent outreach and inquiries.
For the Rich Again in Charen’s Corner
Mona Charen argues in favor of the rich, praising their innovation and charity while criticizing Buffett Rule-esque outrage. She cites tax data, cites Buffett and Moore, and credits wealthy Americans with job creation and public-spirited giving.
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SIU Logo Change Questions Spark Campus Debate
Phyllis Joseph of Jarterville questions SIU administrators about the logo change. She cites tradition, local history, and concerns over cost and impact on workers, urging cancellation and asking for clear answers. She stresses respect for the campus’s chimes and the legacy of the existing emblem.
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