With nothing to do in Washington with no speaker, U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) shared her thoughts about the nation’s top stories with reporters in Decatur Monday.… MORE
Category Archives: National Top Stories
“Didn’t surprise, still shocking,” says an ISU professor regarding Roe v. Wade reversal
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – The blindsiding decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse Roe v. Wade ruling on abortion rights from 1973 has overturned 50 years of precedent and given state legislators the authority to regulate or outlaw abortion. Pro-Lifers are celebrating the recall, while Pro-Choicers are protesting in cities across the country.…… MORE
Under new law, schools will now be able to teach students about gun storage
Schools will be able to teach students about proper gun storage under a new state law.… MORE
Springfield lawmakers argue over new congressional map for Illinois
The process of creating a new congressional map for Illinois – following the Census – is necessary, and it’s also a little ugly.… MORE
Jelani Day laid to rest: “We want closure for this family”
Illinois State University graduate student Jelani Day was laid to rest on Tuesday, more than a month after his body was discovered in the Illinois River.… MORE
MCHD Administrator asking tailgaters to social distance during ISU’s Homecoming
McLean County’s top health leader has a message for those attending homecoming tailgating at Illinois State University.… MORE
Bradley, Illinois State University won’t rule out online-only classes after spring break
Bradley and Illinois State University are considering “contingency plans” that could include online-only classes, according to spokespeople from both schools. Neither school had anything to announce Tuesday night.… MORE
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin: ‘Iran threatening to attack our four U.S. embassies’ never came up in briefing
Expect the Democrats’ drive to remove President Trump from office to pick up steam this week, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said in Springfield Sunday.… 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…