There’s a new sheriff in Springfield, and she’s talking to the Sonya Massey Commission.… MORE
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Bloomington woman wins appeal in civil suit against State Farm
A Bloomington woman has won her appeal in a federal racial discrimination lawsuit against State Farm Insurance Co.… MORE
Busy Corner gives an update on the status of the restaurant
The Busy Corner in Goodfield is staying busy despite a fire in November.… MORE
Normal Town Council approves plan for the Shoppes at College Hills
The Normal Town Council approved a final development plan for the Shoppes at College Hills on Monday.… MORE
Former Madigan ally contradicts past statements after being ordered to testify
A top federal prosecutor wasted no time Monday revealing to the jury in ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s trial that the latest witness the government called to the stand wasn’t there voluntarily.… MORE
Illinois’ presidential electors to meet Tuesday to cast votes for Harris
Illinois’ presidential electors will meet at the Statehouse on Tuesday to cast their votes for president and vice president of the United States.… MORE
Grayson to remain jailed as state Supreme Court considers release request
The Illinois Supreme Court declined to issue an order to release former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson as it considers whether to hear an appeal regarding his pretrial detention.… MORE
Peoria Richwoods counselor charged for battery involving a student
A Richwoods High School counselor was charged last week for misdemeanor battery for an alleged incident with a student.… MORE
One Person injured in a 5-car crash in Tazewell County
One person was hospitalized after a car on Interstate 155 lost control, causing a multi-car wreck.… MORE
Lt. Gov. Stratton tours women’s prisons with goal of improving conditions
“When you incarcerate a woman, you incarcerate the whole family.”… 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…