Illinois’ Republican congressmen took a jab at Gov. Bruce Rauner’s signing of a controversial abortion bill in their vote banning the procedure 20 weeks or more after conception.… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
New entry joins Democratic Attorney General race
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering is jumping into the Democratic field after last month’s announcement Lisa Madigan wouldn’t seek re-election.… MORE
Another Illinois lawmaker preparing to pack his bags
The exodus continues at the Illinois Capitol.… MORE
Judge: Prosecutors made improper comments to Schock grand jury
A federal judge is asking prosecutors to document any false statements they may have made about former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock to a grand jury.… MORE
Obituaries: Ross, Sweet
Obituaries for Delbert Ross and Galyn Sweet… MORE
Gridley Road to close
Construction will begin on Gridley Road between P.J. Keller Highway and U.S. Route 24 on Oct. 9 through Nov. 30, for road work.
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Uptown lighting delayed until Friday in Normal
Town officials in Normal said Wednesday the installation of Uptown lighting will be continued Friday.
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Boil order lifted in Royal Acres
Town officials in Normal have announced the boil order issued Tuesday for the Royal Acres mobile home park was lifted Wednesday afternoon. … MORE
UPDATED: ISU Police attempt to calm worried students after Tuesday night shooting
Illinois State University Police said Tuesday night’s shooting near the intersection of E. Vernon Ave. and S. Linden St. in Normal was not a random event targeting students, and the man apparently wounded in the shooting was not an ISU student.… MORE
Suspect captured after crash with squad car outside Danvers bar
An alleged truck thief, who eluded authorities over a wide area of Central Illinois the past two days, was finally captured after someone spotted him in a Danvers bar.… 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…