Illinois has been warned by federal authorities that the state has significantly over-issued federal food assistance to individuals who didn’t qualify and may face a large fine.… MORE
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Illinois has been warned by federal authorities that the state has significantly over-issued federal food assistance to individuals who didn’t qualify and may face a large fine.… MORE
The Illinois Farm Bureau said it is confident a farm bill will be passed after the November midterm elections. If not, it could be a “nightmare scenario.”… MORE
Illinois corn farmers are reacting positively to news of a renegotiated NAFTA pact. The new North American Free Trade Agreement between the U.S. and its neighbors Canada and Mexico should be finalized next month.… MORE
The way we vote in America has somewhat of a checkered history.… MORE
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to walk the line on marijuana in the state. … MORE
A taxpayer-funded nursing home in one of Illinois’ highest-taxing counties has amassed tens of millions of dollars in reserves and local officials are now looking to send part of that back to taxpayers.… MORE
The Illinois Commerce Commission is trying to learn more about electric vehicles.… MORE
The second of three gubernatorial debates touched upon the familiar themes.… MORE
With the Nov. 6 election quickly approaching many voters may have questions when it comes to casting ballots.… MORE
In an effort to reduce interest payments, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed SB 2858 into law, allowing Illinois to invest funding from other sectors to generate interest monies.… MORE
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.” …
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…
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…
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…