The outcome of a U.S. Supreme Court case on gerrymandering may not be known until early next year, but many want change in Illinois regardless of the outcome.… MORE
The outcome of a U.S. Supreme Court case on gerrymandering may not be known until early next year, but many want change in Illinois regardless of the outcome.… MORE
A format change in Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner’s twice-monthly open houses does not make the sessions any less open to the public, according to the mayor.… MORE
The political marriage continues to flourish between Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner and Democratic candidate for Governor Daniel Biss even though both politicians have recently seen their share of controversy.… MORE
Bloomington taxpayers know how much more they’ll have to pay for unexpected cost overruns to upgrade the intersection of Vernon Avenue and Towanda Avenue, which borders with Normal.… MORE
In a week when Governor Rauner came under fire from fellow Republicans for agreeing to expand taxpayer-funded abortions, he’s parting ways with his chief of staff, who was on the job for only three months.… MORE
State Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, said he believes some in the GOP have lost faith in Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner after he told them and other pro-lifers he would veto a bill to fund abortions before he signed it.… MORE
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering is jumping into the Democratic field after last month’s announcement Lisa Madigan wouldn’t seek re-election.… MORE
The deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history has prompted an Illnois Congressman, with deep McLean County ties, to lead efforts banning fully-automatic devices, such as those allegedly used by the Las Vegas gunman.… MORE
Universities across the state say they will be “reviewing” their policies on sexual assault and misconduct as a result of the new guidelines instituted by the Trump Administration under Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.… MORE
By Sean Copeland The Illinois National Guard is prepared to provide aid to Puerto Rico, but Officials are wary of interrupting current relief efforts in progress. Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office said more than 550 Illinois guardsmen are on standby to help the U.S. territory in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Guard Major General Richard…… MORE
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.” …
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…
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…
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…