Nobody in Illinois has prescribed or consumed medical marijuana yet, a pilot program has only two more years to go, and supporters have not given up on expanding the medical conditions eligible for it.… MORE
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Durbin troubled as McCarthey backs out
The abrupt departure of Congressman Kevin Mccarthey from the contest for Speaker of the House concerns U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois. … MORE
Congressman Davis frustrated with House speaker selection process
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says he’s frustrated with how the process of selecting a new Speaker of the House has gone so far. … MORE
UAW to review Mitsubishi pact Monday, vote Wednesday
Members of the United Auto Workers Local 2488 will learn the details of the union’s proposed contract with Mitsubishi Motors on Monday.… MORE
Refinery maintenance could mean gas price spike
This may sound familiar – the Midwest could see a spike in gas prices over the next few weeks due to refinery maintenance.… MORE
Man from Normal hikes Appalachian Trail
A man from Normal who said he had never camped in his life is in the midst of a camping trip of a lifetime.… MORE
Enterprise zone application could be aided by Mitsubishi closure
As local officials seek to find a buyer for the Mitsubishi Motors plans in Normal, the plant’s planned closure might actually help that area retain the economic incentives that help bring the auto plant to town three decades ago.… MORE
Former sheriff’s deputy admits stealing over $100,000 from police union
A man accused of stealing over $100,000 from the union representing McLean County sheriff’s deputies has pleaded guilty to felony theft charges.… MORE
Republican leaders standing by governor
If there’s a compromise to be reached on the budget stalemate, Republican leaders says it’s up to Democrats to offer concessions.… MORE
ISU’s Winkel named Athena Award winner
The McLean County Chamber of Commerce has presented its annual Athena Award to Doan Winkel an assistant professor of
entrepreneurship at Illinois State University. … 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…