Republicans aren’t backing away from the need for economic reforms as an imperative to balancing the state’s budget. … MORE
Category Archives: Politics
Gaines running for Normal Township Supervisor
Working with the indigent and mentally ill as well as being the CEO of a nonprofit makes her ready for a new challenge.… MORE
Former GOP chief says Trump must be given a chance to govern
Former state GOP chairman Pat Brady understands fully the angst of those protesting the election of Donald Trump, but he says it’s time to face the fact that the billionaire is about to become the next president.… MORE
ISU expert: Trump’s surprise win shows polling flaws
Nearly all of the polls that tried to predict the presidential election got it wrong.… MORE
Davis: GOP must ‘walk the walk’ with Trump elected
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, said he’s looking forward to getting to work in Washington with Republicans in full control – the House, Senate and now the White House – with Donald Trump’s election as president.… MORE
One McLean County Board incumbent falls, two others keep seats
Republicans gained a seat on the McLean County Board after one incumbent fell and two others retained their seats Tuesday night.… MORE
U.S. Reps LaHood, Davis retain seats
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) and U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) each cruised to an election night victory to retain their seats in the U.S. House.… MORE
Duckworth unseats Kirk in U.S. Senate race
Democrat Tammy Duckworth defeated U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk Tuesday to claim his seat.… MORE
McLean County voting machines are safe
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael says conspiracy theories about hacking voting machines are baseless in nature.… MORE
Voters across Illinois make important choices
Illinois voters will vote on the so-called lock box amendment.… 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…