Gov. Bruce Rauner said on Tuesday believes the special session about to begin in Springfield may become one of the most important legislative sessions in Illinois history.… MORE
Category Archives: Politics
Alderman Sage urges Bloomington council to prioritize spending before library improvements
A Bloomington alderman is calling on the city to proceed in phases, even smaller than currently planned, for public library improvements that may run in the 10’s of millions of dollars.… MORE
Council seeks compromise whether felons should be on civilian police review board
The Bloomington City Council is crafting a compromise on what might be the most contentious aspect of a new civilian advisory panel reviewing outcomes of complaints against police.… MORE
Duckworth, Durbin visit here to slam Trump, GOP spending plans
Both of Illinois’ U.S. Senators visited McLean County Friday warning that proposed Trump Administration spending cuts will have dire consequences.… MORE
Governor candidate Kennedy addresses letter carriers convention in Normal
A Democratic candidate for Illinois Governor told letter carriers in Normal Friday that the assault on working families that their predecessors fought against a half-century ago still persists today.… MORE
Planning commissioners endorse Washington Street bike lanes
A plan to add bike lanes to one of Bloomington’s busiest streets won the endorsement Wednesday of the city’s planning commission… MORE
GOP strategist: Comey testimony shows obstruction of justice
Former federal prosecutor and Illinois Republican Party leader Pat Brady said former FBI director James Comey’s testimony was damaging for President Trump.… MORE
Duckworth ‘troubled’ by Comey testimony
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said allegations that ousted FBI director James Comey revealed in his Senate testimony yesterday that President Trump lied go beyond petty partisanship.… MORE
Indiana Governor rallies McLean County GOP as he lures business across border
Indiana’s governor crossed the border Wednesday night to rally McLean County Republicans for Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s reelection, but he’s not shy trying to persuade businesses here to cross the border and set up shop in the Hoosier State.… MORE
Bennett adds voice to those frustrated with Madigan
With legislators leaving Springfield last week without a budget, leading to overtime sessions later this summer, many are voicing continued frustrations, including State Representative Tom Bennett.… 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…