In an example of how somebody else always has it worse, Gov. JB Pritzker’s Ohio counterpart is facing possible impeachment over coronavirus restrictions — from within his own party.… MORE
Category Archives: Politics
Gov. Pritzker says two-dose COVID-19 probably won’t be available to anyone in Illinois by Christmas
The Pritzker administration is trying to lower the expectations of any Illinoisan who believes he or she will get the coronavirus vaccine super fast.… MORE
Complaints continue about fraud and security breaches at IDES
Complaints continue about fraud and security breaches at the state’s unemployment agency. Illinois House Republicans again are trying to put the governor and the Illinois Department of Employment Security on the defensive.… MORE
Phones ‘ringing off the hook’ as dozens of McLean County businesses apply for COVID relief
The chance to receive free money instead of a loan apparently sparked interest among McLean County businesses to take advantage of local government assistance to get them through the COVID-19 pandemic.… MORE
House GOP ask Madigan to resign, Durkin wants to be speaker
Four defendants indicted for allegedly trying to bribe House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) have pleaded not guilty.… MORE
State Rep. Brady: Bars and restaurants turning into “survival of the fittest”
As COVID-19 mitigations set forth by Gov. Pritzker continue to clamp down on bars and restaurants, it’s turning into “survival of the fittest,” according to one State Representative.… MORE
DCEO updates Illinois lawmakers about BIG program
An update for lawmakers about the governor’s Business Interruption Grants program included a little friction.… MORE
Another Democrat says they won’t vote for Madigan
The latest Democrat to jump ship on House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) is a significant one.… MORE
LaHood looking forward to working with Biden Administration
Putting political differences aside and finding common ground is one Central Illinois lawmaker’s goal once the Biden Administration is sworn in; however, that depends on what issues the new administration focuses on out of the gate.… MORE
Senator Durbin: “We’ve got to do something” to provide more COVID-19 relief
As bars and restaurants continue to suffer from the ramifications from the COVID-19 mitigations set forth by Gov. Pritzker, politicians need to put political differences aside and work on relief funds, according to Illinois’ senior U.S. Senator.… 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…