Opinion
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How will Pritzker respond to dark money ad?Jul 01, 2020 1:00 am - Illinois Rising Action, a dark money super PAC, is running a TV ad against Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The group is reportedly putting $1 million behind the spot on both cable a...
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Our view: Consider that 45% of fireworks injuries are kids under 12Jul 01, 2020 1:00 am - Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic has energized some do-it-yourselfers, with booms in gardening, home projects and the like. Some booms, however, should be ...
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Travis DeNeal: Heaven's Kitchen a blessing to Saline, Williamson countiesJul 01, 2020 1:00 am - Many Illinoisans are hurting financially, and southern Illinois is no different. With the most recent figures available from the Illinois Department of Employment Securi...
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So, should we be worried about the effects of Hog Rock, or not?Jun 16, 2020 11:00 pm - After last weekend's Hog Rock motorcycle rally outside of Cave-In-Rock in Hardin County, I've got a bunch of questions, most of them unanswered. Kentucky seemed pretty w...
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Moments such as this can bring meaningful changeJun 09, 2020 11:00 pm - Dear Editor: "With liberty and justice for all." These words are very often melted into our brains from an early age. We are taught to do the following: place our hands ...
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Letter to the editor Statement on the death of George Floyd and the ensuing riotsJun 08, 2020 11:00 pm - To the editor: Discriminatory treatment of human beings on the basis of race is irrational evil and results in evil. It is folly, which can produce only anger and hatred...
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Letter to the editor Girl Scouts seeks to end racism through its programsJun 08, 2020 11:00 pm - To the editor: As America wrestles with the impact of racism, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois focuses on the solution. Children often learn racism at home. Girl Scouts ...
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Local protesters get it rightJun 02, 2020 11:00 pm - Parts of our country are in turmoil right now, a culmination of frustration that started with coronavirus deaths and subsequent stay-at-home and closure orders to fend o...
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Let Monday be the beginning of the change we needJun 02, 2020 11:00 pm - Less than 24 hours after a successful peaceful protest ended in Marion, a lone "protester" appeared on the Square holding a sign that read, "BLM, "I'll support you." One...
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Letter to the editor: Criticism of Du Quoin Tourism is way off baseJun 01, 2020 1:00 am - Mayor Guy Alongi responds to negative Facebook comments after the Du Quoin Tourism committee posted that the July 2 fireworks have been canceled. Alongi says naysayers s...