A panel of federal judges is weighing whether to overturn a Cook County ban on semiautomatic weapons in a case that could upend other local bans and call into question the statewide prohibition on the controversial class of firearms. … MORE
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Normal West basketball team raking leaves for Veterans
By Jake Fogal NORMAL – The Normal West basketball team is getting together Saturday to make a difference off of the court. The Wildcats will be out in the community raking leaves for Veterans in Normal Saturday afternoon, from 12:30 to 4:30pm. West head coach Ed Hafermann spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. “For the last…… MORE
Normal Community advances in IHSA football playoffs after offensive shootout against Prospect
It was a touchdown frenzy Friday night at Dick Tharp Field and Normal Community (10-1) was able to advance in the IHSA playoffs with a 52-49 win over the Prospect Knights (8-3).… MORE
Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal
A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it violates the Second and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution and issued an order barring the state from enforcing it.… MORE
Jury sees relentless ComEd job placement requests from Madigan co-defendant
Had they been any other job applicants, electric utility Commonwealth Edison likely wouldn’t have given a second look to candidates who made “politically inappropriate” comments during an interview, failed basic screening tests or didn’t even show up to take those tests – twice.… MORE
Two Springfield men accused of stealing guns in Bloomington
A collaboration between the Bloomington and Springfield Police Departments lead to the arrest of two individuals.… MORE
Peoria Veteran gets home makeover of a lifetime
A local veteran received a call of a lifetime.… MORE
Rivian narrows losses, eyes modest positive growth
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian narrowed its year over year net loss to $1.1 billion, according to its earnings statement released on Thursday.… MORE
ComEd lobbyist warned FBI mole to ‘keep Madigan happy’ and not mess with no-work contracts
The FBI wasted no time giving Fidel Marquez his first assignment after the chief lobbyist for electric utility Commonwealth Edison agreed to become a government mole in January 2019.… MORE
Gov. Pritzker declines to discuss future political plans after Presidential election
As Gov. JB Pritzker and other Democrats try to figure out what went wrong Election Day, he is trying to reassure Illinoisans who depend on his policies.… 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…