The chairman of the Kankakee County Board resigned from his post on Tuesday ahead of a special board meeting to consider his ouster after he recently took a job with…

Protecting the Mahomet Aquifer; a critical source of Illinois drinking water The Mahomet Aquifer is a vital source of drinking water for more than half the population in east-central Illinois….

CORRUPTION Jury of 12 finally selected in Madigan corruption case — but work is not done. And on the seventh day, a jury was selected. After a long week of intensive…

A ruling on whether Illinois’ gun and magazine ban is unconstitutional is expected to come sometime after Monday. The Protect Illinois Communities Act bans large categories of firearms, firearm fittings, and ammunition…

The Mahomet Aquifer is a vital source of drinking water for more than half the population in east-central Illinois. Which is why in 2015, the US Environmental Protection agency designated…

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) in Decatur suspends CO2 injections following a second leak in a well. Earlier this year, Democrats passed SB1289 that allows Illinois to create permitting regulations for…

CORRUPTION Madigan corruption trial convenes; jury selection begins. A major criminal trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan began last week in Chicago. Madigan faces bribery and racketeering charges. The former…

State Farm Insurance is removing EV charging stations from its parking decks due to fire risks. Corporate and Corporate South headquarters in Bloomington, and at its hubs throughout the nation…

Weekly Newsletter 10-7-24 Harvest Time Farmers Are Frustrated Since the last farm bill was enacted in 2018, international wars and a pandemic have disrupted supply chains, and inflation has skyrocketed….

This Fire Prevention Week, let’s all take concrete action towards eliminating the threat of fires in our homes and communities. Every small action is a step towards saving lives and…