Illinois Senior Senator Dick Durbin is warning investors to stay away from cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.… MORE
Category Archives: State News
State Treasurer: ‘There is something for everyone’ at state fair auction
State Treasurer Mike Frerichs’ office is holding a live auction of unclaimed property at the Illinois State Fair.… MORE
Secretary of State calling minorities to consider organ donation
Secretary of State Jesse White’s office encourages more minorities to consider organ donation.… MORE
State Climatologist: July was among the top 20 wettest Julys in history
According to a state climatologist, July was wetter than usual.… MORE
State Rep. Lisa Hernandez steps in as leader of Illinois Democrats
By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A new leader is in place for Illinois Democrats. State Rep. Lisa Hernandez (D-Cicero) succeeds U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Matteson), as some in the party – including Gov. JB Pritzker – said Kelly’s fund-raising abilities have been hampered by her status as a federal officeholder. “This past week has been…… MORE
Illinois is set to receive $760M to fight the opioid epidemic
Illinois is on deck to receive $760 million to fight the opioid epidemic.… MORE
Gov. Pritzker announces $15M up for grabs for tourism grants
Gov. Pritzker is announcing $15 million in tourism grants.… MORE
Debates on gun rights continue in Springfield
By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Even though Highland Park’s Fourth of July massacre was just a few weeks ago, it was far from the dominant theme of Thursday’s meeting of the Illinois House Public Safety and Violence Prevention Task Force. The chairman, State Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago), questioned Scott Pulaski, a gun dealer from Alton.…… MORE
Senator to DCFS Director: “You are delusional”
Lawmakers grilling the Department of Children and Family Services director don’t want to forget Deidre Silas.… MORE
ISP joins other agencies to combat speeding on Wednesday’s Speed Awareness Day
By IIS Radio SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police are joining law enforcement officers from five other states for Wednesday’s Speed Awareness Day. The day is designed to draw attention to the dangers of speeding says State Police Trooper Elizabeth Clausing. “It’s one of the leading causes of crashes and certainly leads to more signifcant injuries…… 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…