The conservative Illinois think tank that has developed a strong presence within the Rauner administration is under scrutiny for a new political cartoon.… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
Harold promises to fight corruption if elected state AG
The first Republican to announce a challenge to Lisa Madigan in next year’s race for Illinois attorney general says she will do what Madigan promised but failed to do – fight public corruption.… MORE
CIRA gets $1.1 million federal grant
Central Illinois Regional Airport will soon be doing some rehab work on its primary taxiways.… MORE
Two arrests made in residential burglary
Two 18-year-old boys are in custody after they reportedly committed residential burglary in the early hours of Wednesday morning.… MORE
Beck’s Field Day highlights new ag products and research
Beck’s Field Day in Downs today showcases the latest research and technology available to farmers.… MORE
Sports On Air
Sports On Air… MORE
Road closing for bridge replacement
In Martin Township, 1600 North Road between 3100 and 3200 East roads will be closed to through traffic starting Monday through Nov. 10, weather permitting, for replacement of Cristy Bridge. … MORE
Trump comments show local GOP divide
President Trump’s recent comments spreading the blame for the recent violence in Charlottesville, Va. has shown a divide among local Republicans.… MORE
Obituaries: Burns, Payton
Obituaries for Rosalie Burns and Mary Payton… MORE
Duckworth, Durbin slam Trump remarks in Bloomington-Normal visits
During separate stops in Bloomington-Normal Wednesday, Democratic U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin weighed in on the controversy surrounding President Donald Trump’s statements which spread the blame for the recent violent in Charlottesville, Va.… MORE
Blogs
Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…