Anti-marijuana forces warned Wednesday that legalization will allow white corporate exploitation of minority customers, just as the opponents say happened with alcohol and tobacco.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Opponents of legal marijuana in Illinois say it would amount to companies ‘pimping’ black, Hispanic customers
November 29, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Under-21 tobacco ban fails to become law
November 29, 2018 By Leave a Comment
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers failed Wednesday to reverse Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a bill that banned the sale of tobacco to those younger than 21.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Former Alexander County Housing director must pay HUD $500K after using federal money on travel, gifts
November 29, 2018 By Leave a Comment
CAIRO — Former Alexander County Housing Authority Executive Director James Wilson was ordered Wednesday to pay a penalty of $500,000 for making false claims while he was the director, court documents show.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Op-Ed: Death wish crosses line of acceptable political hyperbole
November 29, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Political discourse in the era of Donald Trump has plunged to new lows.
Here’s a link to the editorial at Illinois News Network.
State lawmaker apologizes for ‘broth of Legionella’ comment, says she won’t resign
November 29, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The Democrat who said she wanted to give a Republican colleague’s family a “broth of Legionella” so they would “ultimately die” during a heated debate apologized, but won’t resign.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Bill to abolish some local townships, road districts moves ahead
November 29, 2018 By Leave a Comment
A bill that would make it easier to eliminate some units of government in two of the state’s 102 counties could be on its way to Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk this week.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Illinois bicentennial best-of voters pick Lincoln’s death as Illinois’ most monumental moment
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The list of Illinois’ most monumental moments is mostly tied to Abraham Lincoln with three of the top five all having ties to the state’s favorite son.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Attorneys for Pritzker ask judge to dismiss campaign racial discrimination case
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Incoming Gov. J.B. Pritzker is preparing to take office, but his legal team is still fighting discrimination claims made against his election campaign.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Final shot won’t go as Illini fall at Notre Dame
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
SOUTH BEND, Ind. • Trent Frazier got the exact shot that Brad Underwood and the rest of the Illini wanted him to take.
Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
It’s official: 21 candidates are running for Chicago mayor. How many will make the ballot?
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The race to become Chicago’s next mayor is on its way to becoming one of the most crowded in the city’s history, as 21 candidates filed nominating petitions by Monday’s deadline to appear on the Feb. 26 ballot.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
