If you’ve followed news out of the Capitol over the last several years, you may have heard or read something about “a scathing report from Auditor General Bill Holland.”… MORE
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Red Cross of Central Illinois sends volunteers to South Carolina
At least 17 people have died in North and South Carolina due to massive flooding after heavy downpours hit the east coast.… MORE
Public universities working to express concerns over budget impasse
As the state marches on without a budget, Illinois’ public universities are working to make their concerns over the impasse heard louder in Springfield.… MORE
Criminal justice advocates back proposed reduced sentencing law
Illinois criminal justice advocates are backing a federal bill which could reduce sentences for drug crimes for both new offenses and for those already behind bars. … MORE
Dietician: Buyer beware when it comes to sugar, fat free
Processed foods are often considered a ‘no-no’ for the health conscious, but a local dietician said some processed foods are better than others.… MORE
Murphy, Weaver sworn in to Illinois Senate
A member of the Peoria City Council gets the chance to move to the Illinois Senate.… MORE
Normal Town Council agrees with staff on sales tax revenue spending
ow Normal will use its portion of the revenue from the new sales tax increase is a little clearer after Monday night’s Town Council meeting.… MORE
Forum held to discuss mental health issues in McLean County
Members of the McLean County Board updated their vision for mental health treatment at the Illinois State University Alumni Center Monday.… MORE
Prairieland, Stevenson Elementary celebrate Project Fit America
Prairieland Elementary and Stevenson Elementary schools were celebrating Monday as it’s now a participant in Project Fit American.… MORE
Durbin “stunned and frightened” over recent school shootings
There have been 45 school shootings in the U.S. this year, but U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said gun control measures are blocked by what he called a “death grip” by the National Rifle Association.… 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…