Senate nears relief bill votes after half-day GOP delay
The Senate is steering toward a voting marathon on Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that’s expected to end with the chamber’s approval of the measure.…
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Bradley University alum to lead Illinois Democrats
(WEEK) – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, a Bradley…
Facebook lifts ban on US political, social issue ads
Facebook says it is lifting its ban on political…
Official: Democrats OK tightened income limits for relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democratic official says…
Budget nominee Tanden withdraws nomination amid opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s pick…
Bloomington mayoral candidates discuss economic challenges, debate Welcoming City proposal
MCLEAN COUNTY (WEEK) – Two of the three…
Senate votes to confirm Biden pick as commerce secretary
The Senate has voted overwhelmingly to confirm…
WATCH LIVE: FBI director testifies on Jan. 6 Capitol riots
Watch live coverage as FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before a Senate hearing on the January 6 Capitol riot, domestic terrorism and other…
Normal council approves annual budget amid bickering over water quality
NORMAL (WEEK) – A four-hour Normal Town Council meeting Monday night included disagreement whether Mayor Chris Koos’ neighborhood has rusty water.…
Debate over criminal justice reform shifts from Springfield to McLean County
BLOOMINGTON (WEEK) – Comprehensive criminal justice reform signed into law last month by Gov. JB Pritzker is prompting a call for the McLean County…
White House: Northern Illinois’ top prosecutor to remain
CHICAGO (AP) — The White House says the U.S. attorney for northern Illinois appointed by former President Donald Trump won’t be forced to resign…
Senate panel votes to advance Garland’s nomination to be AG
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Monday to advance the nomination of Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for…
Public input sought as Peoria chooses next police chief
PEORIA (HOI) – Peoria’s city government wants residents to provide input before the city hires the next police chief. The city and the national…
GOP rallies solidly against Democrats’ virus relief package
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are closing ranks against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. And even as they do, the White…
One vote separates rivals in Peoria Township Supervisor’s race
PEORIA (WEEK) – Tuesday’s primary election was another example that every vote counts. …
Mayor Ardis links OSF’s new cancer center to Peoria’s future success
PEORIA (WEEK) – Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis gave his final state of the city address on Wednesday, and spent a big part of it hyping the upcoming OSF…
Former state Sen. Sam McCann pleads not guilty to wire fraud
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Former state senator and gubernatorial candidate Sam McCann has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he…