Democratic congressman goes into red country
April 16, 2025DIXON — U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, D-6th, didn’t expect outright hostility, but some tough talk was certainly foreseen as he traveled to Ronald Reagan’s hometown Saturday. However,…
DIXON — U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, D-6th, didn’t expect outright hostility, but some tough talk was certainly foreseen as he traveled to Ronald Reagan’s hometown Saturday. However,…
In an effort to avoid the topic of national politics affecting agriculture, we look at a groundbreaking public watershed program launching in McLean County, along with a new location…
PEORIA — Former Republican U.S. Congressman and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, who served in the House of Representatives for 14 years, may be the only Peorian alive who was…
Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger does not know where he fits in politically these days. “If I ran as a Democrat, I’m too conservative. In the current GOP, I am not welcome,” he…
PEORIA — Poll data shows that 90 million eligible voters declined to participate in the 2024 presidential election that pitted Vice President Kamala Harris, a liberal, West Coast…
To embrace the 2025 Rose Parade’s theme of “Best Day Ever!,” Enjoy Illinois partnered with Paramount Pictures to transport parade viewers to iconic Chicago’s destinations with…
The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are advising residents that a winter storm is anticipated to create dangerous travel conditions throughout much of…
A winter storm watch is in effect from Sunday morning through Monday morning for McLean, Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. The National Weather Service says that heavy snow is…
This week in ag, the fallout continues from RFK’s “Make America Healthy Again” report that recommends sweeping changes to how farmers produce food. We’ve also got info on big…
The Illinois State Fair will offer a little something for everyone this year. Fans of the fair and its food gathered at the state fairgrounds in April to celebrate the countdown of…
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office is projecting state revenues to come in about a half-billion dollars below the baseline projections assumed during his February budget…
Electric customers around Illinois will see significantly higher prices on their bills next month. The average residential customer of northern Illinois’ Commonwealth Edison will…
Mid-May rains across north-central Illinois did little to alleviate dry conditions in many locations, though some benefitted from up to 5 inches of precipitation. This week we will…
Illinois lost more than 1,000 jobs in April. Figures from the state’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity showed that 1,026 jobs were eliminated during April at businesses…