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
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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
IBM will build new quantum computer in state-backed technology park
IBM, the tech giant known for revolutionizing computing over the past 70 years, is setting up shop on Chicago’s South Side to develop what could be the field’s next big leap: quantum technology. … MORE
Pritzker endorses hemp regulation bill
More than five years after Illinois began issuing permits for legal production of industrial hemp, Gov. JB Pritzker said Friday he now favors legislation to bring the industry under tighter regulation.… MORE
BCPA sees record number of patrons in November
The Bloomington Center for Performing Arts saw record numbers in the month of November. … MORE
Biden commutes sentence of former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell
Former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell, who embezzled more than $50 million from the city, had her sentence commuted today by President Joe Biden.… 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…