#151: Elections are Fundamental
by Lee Hamilton of the University of Indiana Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies Elections are the hallmark of representative democracy. As a nation, we put a great deal of faith in elections, and the voting process. We abide by their results. Elections are fundamental to our system of government. We commit to…
Read MoreFor Your Health: Getting a flu shot is more important than ever
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center “It’s September, and I’ve already had my flu shot.” If you want to know how important it is to get the flu vaccine this year, that note from a friend last month may help. Each year, he puts off his flu shot as long as possible and…
Read MoreSetting for Madigan hearings in House committee resembles proceedings to impeach Blagojevich
BY ROGER EDDY I had a front row seat, literally, to corruption in Illinois, when in 2008 I served on the Illinois House committee that recommended impeachment of disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Now, with the new Illinois panel to investigate Illinois House speaker Mike Madigan, it’s deja vu all over again, as Yogi once observed.…
Read MoreSecretary of state extends driver’s license, ID expiration dates
Online license plate sticker renewals increase by 84 percent By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Expiration dates on Illinois driver’s licenses and state ID cards will be extended another three months, Secretary of State Jesse White announced Wednesday, September 23. White announced expirations for licenses and IDs will be extended until February…
Read MoreStatehouse statues of Stephen Douglas, Pierre Menard to be removed from exterior
Office of the Architect board plans future discussion on statues, artwork inside Capitol By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinois ranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Statues of two slave-owning men with historical ties to Illinois will be moved from the Statehouse grounds in Springfield to a secure storage site, a panel of four officials voted Wednesday morning, August…
Read MoreFred Tucker
Charles Frederick Tucker, 89, of Belleville, IL, died Thursday, August 13, 2020, at his residence. Memorials may be made to the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight, an organization near and dear to Fred’s heart, or to Zion Lutheran Church, Belleville, IL. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com. Visitation: Friends may visit…
Read MoreCharles Green
On August 12, 2020, the world lost a real hero. Charles Edward Green, 53, of Freeburg, IL, died in a traffic accident, saving the lives of a full car and the passenger of his. Memorials may be made to the family in person at the funeral home, sent to their address, or expressed online at…
Read MoreLink charged with felony tax evasion
State senator accused of filing false 2016 return By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Terry Link was charged in federal court Thursday with a felony count of tax evasion. In a one-page document, federal prosecutors allege that Link filed a return for tax year 2016 in which he reported income…
Read MoreLawsuit seeks $450 million payment to ratepayers from ComEd, Madigan
Case alleges violation of RICO, which feds used to dismantle organized crime groups By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinois ranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — A group of Commonwealth Edison ratepayers asked a federal judge Monday, August 10, to force the utility company, House Speaker Michael Madigan, and others to pay “at least” $450 million to be split…
Read MoreGerald Seiler
Gerald “Jerry” W. Seiler Sr., 78, of Smithton, Ill., passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020, in Sevierville, Tenn., after a long courageous battle with cancer. VISITATION: A visitation for Jerry will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 1:00 P.M.- 3:00 P.M. at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, IL. SERVICE: A…
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