Breaking the cycle of bullying is the focus of a new initiative for McLean County kids.… MORE
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Bipartisan call for Arroyo’s replacement to be ousted from Illinois House
The woman picked to replace a state lawmaker who resigned after being charged with bribery could face discipline and possible removal amid questions about the integrity of the selection process.… MORE
Illinois Secretary of State employees want same maternity leave policy as other state employees
Two union locals working on a contract with the Illinois Secretary of State are prepared to strike if they don’t get their way.… MORE
Tech firm to locate in Twin-Cities enterprise zone, looks to hire 100 workers
A technology firm, based in New York State, is choosing Bloomington to expand its business to the Midwest.… MORE
Illinois has landed in the top half of a list of the most politically engaged states in the country
Illinois landed in the top half of a list of the most politically engaged states in the
country.… MORE
Attorney says expunging cannabis records in Illinois could include complications
When Illinois legalized recreational cannabis this year, lawmakers included a path to having previous criminal records expunged and the governor announced plans to pardon people previously convicted of possession of 30 grams or less.… MORE
Night in a Car raises $69,000
Home Sweet Home Ministries, in partnership with Trinity Lutheran Church, has released the results from the fourth annual Night in a Car.… MORE
YWCA McLean County Board of Directors names Liz German as CEO and President
Since serving as interim CEO since June of last year, the Board of Directors of YWCA of McLean County has officially named Liz German as their next CEO and President.… MORE
Ameren Illinois plans $32M upgrade to natural gas pipeline in Pekin
Ameren Illinois announced Monday plans to further upgrade natural gas lines in Pekin.… MORE
Illinois private school scholarship program grows despite donation slump
Illinois’ private school scholarship program’s largest facilitator of grants sent more students to schools of their choice despite a $10 million slump in donations statewide compared to the year before.… 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…