A local lawmaker says a proposal to place a constitutional convention on the November ballot is a bad idea.… MORE
Category Archives: State News
Asia emerges as lucrative market for Illinois cattle farmers
There’s growing demand for U.S. beef in Asian markets, and the Illinois Beef Association sees an opportunity for cattle farmers in the state to expand operations as the call for high-quality beef in Japan and South Korea increases.… MORE
Athletes, police are keepers of the flame at Illinois Special Olympics
The Illinois Special Olympics Summer Games are underway, and the flame that lit the cauldron at Illinois State University’s Hancock Stadium Friday night was carried by a contingent of Illinois’ finest.… MORE
Mosquitoes in Fairbury found to carry West Nile Virus
The Livingston County Public Health Department’s Director of Environmental Health collected and tested a batch of mosquitoes in Fairbury, which have tested positive for the West Nile Virus.… MORE
Duckworth ‘troubled’ by Comey testimony
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said allegations that ousted FBI director James Comey revealed in his Senate testimony yesterday that President Trump lied go beyond petty partisanship.… MORE
Indiana Governor rallies McLean County GOP as he lures business across border
Indiana’s governor crossed the border Wednesday night to rally McLean County Republicans for Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s reelection, but he’s not shy trying to persuade businesses here to cross the border and set up shop in the Hoosier State.… MORE
U.S. Supreme Court asked to take Illinois case challenging forced union dues
The nation’s high court is being asked to take up the issue of whether government employees should be forced to pay dues and fees to government unions.… MORE
Blagojevich makes no traction with appeals court
Another legal defeat for former Governor Rod Blagojevich. … MORE
New job creation head installed at Intersect Illinois
The state’s non-profit job creation group, Intersect Illinois has a new leader.… MORE
Poll: More jobless Illinoisans have stopped looking for work than in other states
More Illinois job seekers have given up looking for work than those in other states.… 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…