There appeared to be an Illinois connection to U.S. Department of Justice indictments announced Friday against 12 Russian hackers.… MORE
Category Archives: State News
U of I professor says to expect more mudslinging in race for governor
Expect to see negative ads up to election day.… MORE
Governor’s Mansion tours begin Saturday
The Governor’s Mansion will be open to the public for ticketed tours Saturday.… MORE
U-of-I student suffers leg wound in officer-involved shooting
A University of Illinois student was wounded in what authorities said was an officer-involved shooting in Champaign.… MORE
Newest Supreme Court nominee could affect Illinois
President Donald Trump’s most recent nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court could make decisions that affect Illinois on everything from gun rights to privacy, and state groups such as the ACLU of Illinois are closely watching the process with an eye toward what it means for this state.… MORE
Study finds Illinois doles out some the toughest penalties for driving offenses
Illinois’ police forces may not give out the most speeding tickets but when they do, state laws make them some of the most expensive in the nation.… MORE
Growing number of gun sanctuary counties sparks concern
In Illinois, gun laws are being discussed at the local level in county and city governments in a trend that some see as a political charade and others see as a fight against reactionary legislation.… MORE
Elections board deadlocked over complaint against Illinois auditor general
The taxpayer complaint against Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino is likely headed back to court after the Illinois State Board of Elections deadlocked Tuesday on whether the complaint has merit. … MORE
Gov. Rauner talks trade with Japanese ambassador
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said that while there needs to be improvement to trading agreements, he told the visiting Japanese ambassador he’s taken concerns of a trade war directly to the White House. … MORE
Independent and 3rd party gubernatorial candidates want to be in debates
The gubernatorial candidates from independent political parties want to be included in the TV debates.… 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…