Government And Politics
Population growth adds funds to Twin Cities
BLOOMINGTON — Residents of Bloomington, Normal, McLean County and other areas across the state are worth more to their communities than they probably realize.
Nov 21, 2009 | 4:00 pm | Loading…
Normal looks to get students involved in census
BLOOMINGTON — Census 2010 will have one of the shortest surveys in history — just 10 questions.
Nov 21, 2009 | 4:10 pm | Loading…
Appropriation will likely raise Woodford Co.'s share of property tax bills
EUREKA -- The Woodford County Board has approved an appropriation of $16.1 million for next year that likely will raise the county's share of property tax bills by 15 percent.
Nov 20, 2009 | 8:50 pm | Loading…
Dog license fees prompts debate at LaSalle Co. Board meeting
OTTAWA -- Even with a revised enterprise zone for Streator and a deficit budget on LaSalle County Board's agenda Friday, dog license fees prompted the most debate.
Nov 20, 2009 | 8:45 pm | Loading…
GOP lawmakers who heard Burris testimony react
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois GOP lawmakers who heard U.S. Sen. Roland Burris’ Jan. 8 testimony firsthand said Friday they agree with the U.S. Senate decision to admonish him.
Nov 20, 2009 | 1:45 pm | Loading…
Streator council approves tax levy
STREATOR -- The City Council has tentatively approved a $3.7 million levy, 13 percent higher than the current levy.
Nov 20, 2009 | 11:55 am | Loading…
GOP's Bill Brady wants to eliminate cap on charter schools
CHICAGO -- Republican candidate for governor Bill Brady wants to eliminate the cap on charter schools in Illinois.
Nov 19, 2009 | 11:55 am | Loading…
Some Clinton residents unhappy about new garbage deal
CLINTON -- Clinton is changing its trash collection service, but some residents aren't happy about a new deal with Peoria-based Area Disposal.
Nov 18, 2009 | 10:35 pm | Loading…
Thompson: Ryan doing OK in prison 'under the circumstances'
SPRINGFIELD -- Former Gov. George Ryan continues to get by in federal prison, awaiting a release that would come when he's about 80 years old, his attorney and fellow former Gov. Jim Thompson said Wednesday.
Nov 18, 2009 | 12:55 pm | Loading…
State tries to block George Ryan's pension before Supreme Court
SPRINGFIELD -- The state Wednesday told the Illinois Supreme Court that imprisoned former Gov. George Ryan shouldn't be allowed to collect any of his state pension after being convicted of corruption.
Nov 18, 2009 | 11:55 am | Loading…
No town vs. town battle for Gitmo detainees -- yet
Federal officials have been tight-lipped about the potential locations for Guantanamo Bay prisoners, but local officials in two of the most prominently mentioned sites say they’ve never heard from the government about the possibility.
Nov 17, 2009 | 11:40 pm | Loading…
County zoning panel backs wind farm, sends to full board
BLOOMINGTON -- A recommendation that a proposed 333-turbine wind farm should be given a special use permit is on its way to the McLean County Board.
Nov 17, 2009 | 10:30 pm | Loading…
County's next budget smaller, but don't count on tax savings
BLOOMINGTON -- McLean County will spend $500,000 less in its next fiscal year budget, but property owners shouldn’t count on seeing savings on their tax bills.
Nov 17, 2009 | 7:25 pm | Loading…
State’s top court to hear case about George Ryan's pension
SPRINGFIELD — Imprisoned former Gov. George Ryan’s bid to keep at least part of his state pension is scheduled to be argued in the Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Nov 17, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…
Public hearing set for Normal's planned property tax increase
NORMAL — Property taxes likely are going up by 9.16 percent in Normal.
Nov 16, 2009 | 10:35 pm | Loading…
Concern about Gitmo detainees 'not borne out by the facts'
THOMSON — Two lawyers who have represented Guantanamo Bay detainees say worries about transferring prisoners to northwestern Illinois are overblown.
Nov 16, 2009 | 10:05 pm | Loading…
GOP lawmakers: Quinn can't sell prison without review
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn says he has the final word on whether to sell the long-dormant Thomson Correctional Center to the federal government. But, under state law, a special panel of state lawmakers is given the responsibility of reviewing certain facilities that a governor wants t…
Nov 16, 2009 | 9:50 pm | Loading…
Thomson prison at 'top of the list' for Gitmo inmates
THOMSON -- The Thomson Correctional Center reportedly is "at the top of the list" of facilities being considered to house detainees now at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, said Monday after being briefed by federal officials.
Nov 16, 2009 | 8:55 pm | Loading…
Thomson residents weigh prison jobs vs. safety
THOMSON -- Thomson residents have been waiting a long time for the jobs and economic growth that were to come with the Thomson Correction Center, built in 2001 and still almost vacant.
Nov 16, 2009 | 2:20 pm | Loading…
Clerk candidates disagree on election commission merger options
BLOOMINGTON -- Four candidates for McLean County clerk differ on whether responsibility for county elections should be merged with the Bloomington Election Commission.
Nov 16, 2009 | 12:55 pm | Loading…
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