Gov. J.B. Pritzker endorsed Joe Biden for president on the eve of Illinois’ primary, saying Monday that the Democratic former vice president “is the right candidate to beat Donald Trump and lead us into a new era.”… MORE
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McLean County Board meeting postponed until end of month
The McLean County Board will postpone its meeting Tuesday night until March 31 to minimize the spread of COVID-19.… MORE
Restrictions announced for Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court cases
The Chief Judge for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Courts has ordered only specific cases will be heard in light of concerns over the coronavirus.… MORE
Illinois bars and restaurants to close Monday night
It will be at least until the end of the month before people can enter a bar or restaurant in Illinois.… MORE
Pritzker orders Illinois bars and restaurants to close until March 30, IDPH announces 29 new coronavirus cases
Gov. JB Pritzker has ordered all Illinois bars and restaurants to close until March 30 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.… MORE
Peoria Diocese suspends all public Masses
The Diocese of Peoria has suspended all public Masses until further notice due to the coronavirus.… MORE
Illinois up to 64 coronavirus cases, first reported downstate
Hours after the governor announced coronavirus cases in three downstate counties, Sangamon County officials added their county to that list.… MORE
Gov. Pritzker announces fourteen new cases of COVID-19
Gov. JB Pritzker has changed his mind and ordered K-12 schools in the state to close for two weeks. How did he do a 180 on this since Thursday.… MORE
Pritzker: Illinois K-12 schools to close through March 30 due to coronavirus pandemic
Illinois schools will be closed through March 30 as a preventative measure to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The closures will start March 17.… MORE
Illinois primary election still on for Tuesday
Don’t forget – there is a primary election Tuesday! … 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…