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Category Archives: Politics
Group of state lawmakers announce nine ethics bills
If the person you’re not talking about is a Democrat, can you still use the phrase “the elephant in the room”?… MORE
Gov. Pritzker stops in Bloomington to announce COVID-19 funding
The governor and local officials gathered at the Bloomington-Normal YMCA Wednesday afternoon to announce the first round of grant money for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.… MORE
Davis: Illinois is one state which is doing vote-by-mail properly
When President Trump calls vote-by-mail a fraud-ridden Democratic Party vote machine, he’s not talking about Illinois – according to U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville).… MORE
Durbin happy about the Democrats’ vice presidential nominee
Even though he backed U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is happy the Democrats’ vice presidential nominee will be U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.). … MORE
Local Democrats say it’s time for Madigan to go
Several elected officials in McLean County are among dozens of Illinois Democrats calling for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to step down from his two key leadership positions.… MORE
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis: “Less optimistic” Americans will receive a second round of stimulus checks
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis remains “less optimistic” Americans will receive another stimulus check after President Trump extended federal unemployment benefits, while Democrats and Republicans remain far apart on Coronavirus relief negotiations.… MORE
Bloomington City Council approves demolition of O’Neil Park Pool
At the tune of $138,526.20, demolition of O’Neil Park Pool will begin in the coming weeks.… MORE
In the midst of re-election campaign, McLean County auditor, other officials bicker over her duties
McLean County government officials and the county auditor continue to haggle over the duties of the auditor’s office, making it harder for the government to pay its bills.… MORE
Bloomington council’s Carrillo blocks traffic as protesters rally outside county jail
About 100 demonstrators rallied Monday evening outside the McLean County Jail, and a Bloomington city council member was more than just a spectator.… 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…