The governor says it’s hard to tell when you’re at the peak – until you’ve passed it. … MORE
Category Archives: Politics
Concerns raised that wrong information influenced Normal Council vote supporting fitness court
By HOI ABC NORMAL – A Normal Town Council member is indicating he’ll request another council vote on a proposed $180,000 outdoor fitness center because town staffers gave him wrong information in which he based his vote earlier this month. The council at its January 4 meeting voted 4-2 to work with the National Fitness…… MORE
Aurora Mayor Irvin announces run for Illinois Gov. with State Rep. Bourne as running mate
The race to be Illinois’ next Governor got more crowded on Monday as two more Republicans entered the race.… MORE
Illinois Senate minority leader announces four proposed constitutional amendments
Attempting change can be frustrating – when you’re in the minority. … MORE
Barnett not seeking re-election to McLean County Board
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A Republican who has represented Bloomington’s east side on the McLean County Board since 2016 is not seeking re-election. “It has been the honor of my lifetime to represent the people of Bloomington on the McLean County Board, but I have decided now is the right time to step down and…… MORE
Congressman Davis wants to pass the “Open Schools Act” giving families $10K per child
Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) wants American Rescue Plan funding to go to families who want their child to go to a different school if the district moves to remote learning.… MORE
Statehouse Republicans call for changes with DCFS as Director held in contempt of court
With children killed, investigators killed, no place to put kids, and a director being held in contempt of court, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is a troubled state agency. And some statehouse Republicans want changes – starting with some tough questions for DCFS director Marc Smith.… MORE
Preston announces candidacy for 91st House District
By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Normal Town Council member Scott Preston on Wednesday announced his candidacy for the 91st House District. Preston, 34, is running as a Republican in the newly drawn 91st District which covers most of Bloomington-Normal and stretches west to Peoria. “Illinois is a great state with amazing people, yet our state…… MORE
State’s top Dr. says new COVID-19 vaccine campaign is working
The governor’s office suggests the latest public service campaign – to get people “off the fence” and into a vaccine clinic – may be working, as some Illinoisans are now getting a covid vaccine for the first time. … MORE
Lawmakers cancel in-person session due to surge in COVID-19
Lawmakers continue to stay away from Springfield.… 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…