Those looking for housing in McLean County should think twice about putting down a deposit on an apartment.… MORE
Category Archives: State News
Illinois expects to receive $52.6B this year, up from $51.9B earlier estimated
The people with the sharp pencils are bringing into focus how much money Illinois is bringing in for the fiscal year ending June 30. And it’s a little more than earlier believed.… MORE
UPDATED: Three children, two adults dead after school bus crash in Schuyler County
The Schuyler County Coroner Terry Millslagle has identified the five who died after a two-vehicle crash that involved a school bus and a semi-truck on Monday.… MORE
Bill in Springfield puts the spotlight on cold cases
Cold case, cold comfort. An Illinois House hearing Monday put the spotlight on a bill which could keep things moving. … MORE
Bears would contribute $2 billion for domed lakefront stadium to replace Soldier Field, team president confirms
By WMBD-TV CHICAGO – The Chicago Bears are prepared to make a massive commitment to building a domed lakefront stadium to replace Soldier Field that would be a top location to host the Super Bowl, the NCAA Final Four and other major events. According to multiple reports, including the Chicago Tribune, the Bears confirmed Monday they…… MORE
Illinois engineers outline priorities and concerns in Springfield
The engineers of Illinois want to preserve their piece of the pie.… MORE
Illinois State Senator fed up with Gov. Pritzker’s apparent secret spending on services for migrants
Republicans at the state Capitol are getting lots of mileage out of how Gov. JB Pritzker is handling the migrant crisis.… MORE
Bill in Springfield would make magic mushrooms legal
Illinois has had medical cannabis for years. Magic mushrooms could be next.… MORE
Some lawmakers want new system of state support for higher education
You’ve heard of the state’s “evidence-based funding” for Illinois’ K-12 education? Advocates want to extend a similar program to college.… MORE
Illinois pharmacists rally outside of state capitol
If your care plan includes the names Express-Scripts, CVS Caremark, or Optum Rx, local pharmacists say you are being ripped off, and they’re being squeezed out.… 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…