When the big tech companies enable online child abuse, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) wants to hit them in the pocketbook.… MORE
Category Archives: Politics
Pritzker signs law allowing digital driver’s licenses among hundreds of other bills
Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed a measure designating the “giant puffball” as the state’s mushroom after signing hundreds of bills on Friday, completing action on legislation sent to him by lawmakers this spring. … MORE
New Illinois law aims to give free ID cards to citizens leaving correctional facilities
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill on Tuesday that’s aimed at providing free identification cards to more people exiting correctional facilities in Illinois. … MORE
Gov. Pritzker stops short of calling for Sangamon County Sheriff to resign
Gov. JB Pritzker stopped short of calling for Sangamon County sheriff Jack Campbell to resign over the Sonya Massey killing.… MORE
Illinois Senior Senator campaigns for Gov. Pritzker to be Kamala Harris’ running mate
Illinois’ senior U.S. senator, Democrat Dick Durbin, thinks Gov. JB Pritzker would be a worthy choice as Kamala Harris’ running mate.… MORE
Under new law, Illinois employers can’t force workers to sit through anti-union meetings
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed legislation aimed at curtailing the practice of “captive audience” meetings – a strategy businesses sometimes use to dissuade workers from forming a union.… MORE
Leader of Illinois Dept. of Insurance explains the roles of “pharmacy benefit managers”
By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The big “pharmacy benefit managers” like Express Scripts and CVS Caremark have almost 100 percent of the market already. Chad Worz told an Illinois House health care committee he is frustrated. “A recent FTC report shows the abuses and powers of PBM’s is a national challenge. It accurately depicts that…… MORE
At national convention, Illinois’ beleaguered GOP portrays calm amid internal storm
Illinois Republicans appeared upbeat and optimistic as the GOP’s national convention got underway Monday, calling for unity and showing little sign of the internal party struggles that have been brewing for years. … MORE
Mayor Chris Koos announces re-election bid for sixth term
In a Monday morning announcement, Normal Mayor Chris Koos said he seeks re-election in the April 2025 consolidated election for an anticipated sixth term.… MORE
US Rep. Sorensen says President Joe Biden should not run for reelection
In an emailed statement after President Joe Biden held court for more than an hour in a televised news conference, a Rockford Democrat is calling on him to drop out of the race for the White House.… 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…