When it comes to a social media presence for the leading state senators and representatives, it’s hit or miss.… MORE
Category Archives: Politics
Central Illinois man claims Obama, Trump are related
President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump could hardly be more different when it comes to their backgrounds and political philosophies, but they actually share a distant family history according to a Central Illinois genealogist.… MORE
Rauner calls on legislators to return to work
Now that the primaries are over, Gov. Bruce Rauner says lawmakers need to get back to work. … MORE
Rauner to back Trump if he wins GOP nomination
Gov. Bruce Rauner is for the first time weighing in on the presidential race.… MORE
Judge wants more documents from Schock
A federal judge has ordered a former Illinois congressman to submit information as part of a grand jury investigation… MORE
GOP strategist: Open convention still a possibility for Trump
Donald Trump increased his lead in the delegate count in the Republican race for the presidential nomination after winning primaries on Tuesday in Illinois, Florida, North Carolina and possibly Missouri, but it’s possible he will still fall short of the delegates needed before the party convention in July.… MORE
Three out of four tax increases pass
Three of the four referenda on the McLean county ballot were passed by voters.… MORE
Political action committees and campaigns flood Illinois airwaves
Political action committees and campaigns are flooding the airwaves in Illinois in an attempt to attract last-minute voters before Tuesday’s primary.… MORE
Pension bill on hold despite support from Cullerton, governor
Though sponsored by the Senate President and supported by Gov. Bruce Rauner, a measure to reform Illinois’ pensions is on hold.… MORE
Trump slams Illinois taxes, job losses in Bloomington rally
By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Two days after Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump’s rally in Chicago was canceled because of clashes between protesters and supporters, his return trip to the Land of Lincoln was a bit more civil. “We love Illinois, we love Illinois,” Trump proclaimed to about 2,000 supporters at a rally at the…… 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…