With history on the roadways, Abraham Lincoln fans can now cruise into history with the 10th annual Lincoln’s Festival on Route 66.… MORE
Illinois examining law regarding recorded conversations
A 13-year-old boy’s felony charge for recording his middle school principal begs the question: When is it OK to record someone without breaking Illinois state law?… MORE
After Independence Day lawmakers moving towards legalizing fireworks
If a suburban lawmaker has her way, this would be the last year that Illinoisans celebrated America’s independence with little more than snakes and sparklers.… MORE
Obituary: Pickett
Obituary for Terry Pickett.… MORE
5th annual Route 66 run aiming to raise over $2,000
With history as its background, runners through central Illinois can embark on the 5th annual get your 6.6 on route 66 run with a fundraising goal of over $2,000.… MORE
U of I student shot by police said to be armed with air pellet pistol
Authorities investigating an officer-involved shooting near the University of Illinois say the man shot by police Thursday evening was carrying a Beretta air pellet pistol, which looks like a real handgun.… MORE
State Board of Elections thinks it was the unnamed victim of Russian hackers
There appeared to be an Illinois connection to U.S. Department of Justice indictments announced Friday against 12 Russian hackers.… MORE
Riley Drive triple homicide suspect to be extradited to McLean County
The suspect in June’s Riley Drive triple homicide was taken into custody in Milwaukee Thursday night. However, he won’t be returning to McLean County immediately.… MORE
McDonald’s salads linked to 90 cases of cyclosporiasis
By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – State health officials are investigating dozens of food poisoning cases in Illinois possibly linked to eating salad at McDonald’s, but the state’s top doctor said it may be more widespread. The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating about 90 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by…… MORE
U of I professor says to expect more mudslinging in race for governor
Expect to see negative ads up to election day.… 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…