U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said he’s glad to see Congress pass a budget, but he’s not happy with how it happened and what’s inside.… MORE
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Trucking company cancels state contract due to lack of payment
It’s hard to be sympathetic for a private company’s $17,000 loss when there are more vital services at stake, but the president of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce said if vendors feel they have to quit their leases early, so be it.… MORE
Report: Red tape has hurt Illinois prison staffing by hiring delays
Overcrowding and understaffing in Illinois prisons helps nobody. In what could go into a file marked, “And They Needed a Study for This?,” a prison watchdog group says state corrections hiring is hamstrung by regulations.… MORE
Bloomington Police seek attempted murder charges following shooting
Police have arrested a teenager on attempted murder charges in connection with an incident of shots fired on Tracy Drive last week. … MORE
Clinton Power Plant remains open for now
Officials with two groups say they’re pleased that energy company Exelon is holding off for at least a year on whether to close the Clinton nuclear power plant.… MORE
Amendment would limit legislative leaders to eight years
A constitutional amendment to limit legislative leaders to eight years in those roles is being proposed by a Democratic lawmaker.… MORE
IHSA director says organization is proactive in regards to concussions
A courtroom’s not the proper arena to deal with sports injuries. That’s the case in a judge dismissing a class action lawsuit against the organization that runs interscholastic sports in Illinois.… MORE
“Captain Sully” headlines 2016 Red Cross Evening of Stars event
Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger will be next year’s American Red Cross Evening of Stars headliner.… MORE
4 rifles stolen from McLean American Legion during burglary
The American Legion Hall in McLean was burglarized recently and four ceremonial rifles were taken.… MORE
Group Workcamp coming to Bloomington-Normal
A week-long program which brings in church youth from throughout the nation to help local home owners repair their houses is headed for the Twin Cities in early July 2016.… 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…