Illinois lawmakers gave a proposal to cap the payer cost of insulin its first endorsement, but questions remain about the consequences of the cap and what the market already offers.… MORE
AAA reminding people about Halloween safety
Halloween may be a time to celebrate and eat candy, but AAA says the scariest part of the holiday is the increased danger to pedestrians and motorists.… MORE
Illinois Senate President says not enough votes to pass bill to require fingerprints for FOID card
A bill that would require Firearm Owner Identification card applicants to submit fingerprints to the Illinois State Police doesn’t have enough votes so far to pass the Illinois Senate.… MORE
Leaders from Illinois House, Senate take different approaches on lawmakers under indictment
Legislative leaders are taking different approaches on how to handle lawmakers who face felony criminal charges.… MORE
OBITUARY:Mary Spicer
Bloomington – Mary Esther Spicer was called home by Our Lord on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. A Mass to celebrate her life will be at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2019 at St. Patrick Church of Merna. Following the Mass, burial will be at the Holy…… MORE
A new chapter begins for Merna Tap
All of their collective hard work, though which according to Schott will never really be completed, culminates this Saturday, November 2, with an official grand opening celebration.… MORE
Facing Democratic challenge, McLean County Circuit Clerk seeks re-election
McLean County Circuit Clerk Don Everhart wants another term in office, but is facing opposition from a prominent local Democrat.… MORE
Police capture Champaign armed robbery suspect in Bloomington
There was a heavy police presence on Bloomington’s east side Tuesday afternoon where authorities picked up a Champaign armed robbery suspect.… MORE
State Senator reported as ‘cooperating witness’ against Arroyo
A day after State Rep. Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago) faced bribery charges, State Sen. Terry Link (D-Vernon Hills) – the lawmaker who reportedly wore a wire against Arroyo – was not interested in answering to reporters.… MORE
Tuesday scoreboard, Wednesday schedule
Scoreboards are sponsored by COUNTRY Financial Representative Eric Lapan.… 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…