Opinion
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Rich Miller: How long will we get a break from campaign ads?May 02, 2018 1:00 am - Believe it or not, one of the questions I'm asked the most these days is, "When will Gov. Rauner and J.B. Pritzker start airing general election TV ads?" A few weeks ago...
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Our view: We can't let Du Quoin fairgrounds go underApr 27, 2018 1:00 am - Let's start by saying, it's not time to panic. Yet. But the nonprofit Landmarks Illinois group took a shot across our bow on Wednesday and everyone who cares about south...
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Guest view: The state shouldn't allow 'offshoring' of governor's employeesApr 27, 2018 1:00 am - The "Truth-in-Hiring" bill a bipartisan coalition of legislators has introduced at my request is simple: If you work in the governor's office, you should be paid from th...
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Five questions with ... Jessica Dunn of HarrisburgApr 27, 2018 1:00 am - Q. What national news story concerns you the most? I'm not sure if you would count it as a story but it seems like every time I see the news, it's about President Trump ...
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Homan: is there ever any good news about Illinois these days?Apr 27, 2018 1:00 am - It was announced this week by the nonprofit group, Landmarks Illinois, that the Du Quoin State Fair is one of several endangered historic buildings/properties that could...
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Rich Miller: So why is Sam McCann running for governor?Apr 26, 2018 1:00 am - Several months ago, Michael Madigan's chief of staff Tim Mapes made copies of candidate nominating petitions for what appeared to be every single candidate in the state,...
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Our view: Only public outrage can get 'Fair Maps' doneApr 20, 2018 1:00 am - The best chance Illinoisans have for taking back control of their legislative elections in five years, is reaching a critical point now. It's time for the public to step...
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John Homan: There's hope that a cure for autism may be nearerApr 20, 2018 1:00 am - There was an awareness and fundraising walk for autism last Saturday in Du Quoin. Dozens turned out despite cold, wet weather. With event sponsor, General Cable, leading...
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SIU System leaders: We'll stay neutral for now on campus separation proposalApr 18, 2018 11:00 pm - This is a statement from SIU President Randy Dunn and board of trustees Chairwoman Amy Sholar. CARBONDALE - To begin, we acknowledge the issue that would be addressed by...
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Rich Miller on politics: Budget is the final major test of Rauner's first termApr 18, 2018 1:00 am - I've heard a whole lot of commentary about the upcoming state budget negotiations during the past few weeks and it pretty much all ignores recent history and focuses ins...