Politics

Legislation to ban new natural gas hookups in Illinois introduced in Springfield

(The Center Square) – There's talk about banning natural gas in Illinois. A Democratic lawmaker has introduced legislation that would ban natural gas in new buildings.   The bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Celina...

Joyce Unveils $205,000 Boost for Local Restaurants in Back to Business Grants

KANKAKEE – State Senator Patrick Joyce, together with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, has heralded a...

Fostering Agricultural Prosperity and Community Revitalization: A Letter from Senator Patrick Joyce

Farmers invest in their fields year-round to increase their chances of a great crop each fall. In Springfield,...

Kankakee Chairman Shrugs Off $6 Million by State of Illinois for Courthouse Renovations

KANKAKEE, Ill. - During this week’s Kankakee County board meeting, County Board Chairman Andrew Wheeler appeared to openly shrug...

Joyce: Peotone Airport Project Takes Off After 30 Years

The proud people of the Southland have heard talk about a new airport here for decades. It might...

Rural Illinois residents voted for Trump, against progressive tax

(The Center Square) – If Illinoisans in rural areas of the state had their say, President Donald Trump would be spending another four years in...

President-Elect Biden wins 306-232 according to projected Electoral College

CHICAGO – Final election tallies have been made in the 2020 Presidential Election. Friday afternoon, multiple news outlets including NBC and MSNBC updated the Electoral...

Vote? Kankakee Chairman on pace to return to Board after not running for office

KANKAKEE – Last Tuesday, Americans across the Nation took to polling places to uphold a civic duty. Voting for representatives to represent their best interest,...

Biden declares victory over Trump; White House says race isn’t over

By Dan McCaleb | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Democrat Joe Biden declared victory Saturday in his race to win the White House after...

Biden calls for unity, “We believe we will be the winners” after winning Wisconsin

CHICAGO – Joe Biden believes he’s won the 2020 Presidential Election. The announcement came just over 12 hours after President Trump made a similar announcement...

Progressive tax amendment appears headed for defeat

By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The most expensive ballot issue in Illinois history – the progressive income tax amendment –...
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