A Metamora woman has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash Tuesday on Interstate 74.… MORE
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Harvest inches toward completion
As late in the season as it is, the harsh weather can’t do much damage to the crops.… MORE
Opening arguments in murder trial paint grim picture of how child was treated
By HOI-ABC BLOOMINGTON – Opening statements in the murder trial of Cynthia Baker painted a grim picture of the life 8-year-old Rica Rountree lived before dying in January. Baker faces six charges in connection to the death of her boyfriend’s daughter and if found guilty, could be sentenced to natural life in prison. Our news partner…… MORE
Lawmakers continue discussion on Chicago casino
A day after Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot visited Springfield, lawmakers got to work on re-opening a casino bill which was signed into law in the spring.… MORE
McLean County Board Democrat to face primary challenge from ISU student
An Illinois State University student will face McLean County Board Democrat George Gordon in next year’s primary.… MORE
Brady, other lawmakers calling for stronger ethics rules
Illinois lawmakers on both sides want to pass several ethics reforms in the wake of two state lawmakers facing federal charges and another involved in a federal kickback probe.… MORE
Bill consolidating police and fire pensions pass House committee
Now that police and fire unions are on board a pension consolidation bill, Illinois cities have jumped off. … MORE
Congressman Davis weighs in on Trump impeachment hearings
As the House Intelligence Committee holds its first public presidential impeachment hearing in over 20 years, a Central Illinois Congressman said the entire process is centered around the 2016 election.… MORE
Daylight Saving Time bill gets approval, even though it wouldn’t stop time change alone
Illinois lawmakers one step closer to approving permanent daylight saving time, but the change would require federal approval, something that’s only been granted twice. … MORE
With clock ticking, ethics reforms remain elusive at statehouse
Leaders from both sides of the aisle have called for more stringent ethics rules amid federal corruption probes involving state lawmakers, but it remained unclear what, if any, reform proposals would be tackled before legislators leave for the week.… 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…