Illinois lawmakers return to the state capital today for the start of fall veto session and Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants them to act on legislation to consolidate suburban and downstate police and firefighter pension funds.… MORE
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New complaint seeks to strike down part of Illinois abortion law
President Donald Trump’s administration could nullify a part of Illinois’ new law expanding access to abortion procedures. … MORE
Rankin announces candidacy for McLean County Circuit Clerk
A Bloomington Democrat has announced his candidacy for McLean County Circuit Clerk.… MORE
LaHood, Duckworth see safer world after ISIS leader’s death, differ on Trump’s role
U.S Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) agree ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s death makes the world a safer place.… MORE
Fire damages home, kills a pet in Normal
A fire damaged a home in North Normal on Sunday, killing a pet and leaving four people temporarily homeless.… MORE
Normal Police ID’s Uber driver suspected of weekend rape attempt
Normal Police are releasing few details as they continued to investigate an Illinois State University student’s claim that an Uber driver tried to rape her early Saturday morning.… MORE
McLean County Democrats announce seven candidates for county board
McLean County Democrats are introducing a slate of candidates that will try to give the party a majority on the county board.… MORE
Bloomington council asked to pick highest bidder to update historic preservation plan
Bloomington city staffers believe hiring the lowest bidder is not the best option for updating the city’s historic preservation plan.… MORE
Momentum builds for statewide ban on red-light cameras amid federal corruption probe
Illinois lawmakers could consider banning red-light cameras when they return to Springfield next week.… MORE
As Illinois budget projections get worse, more call for tax on retirement income
With Illinois’ financial future looking grim, more organizations are advocating for a tax on retirement income.… 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…