The Drew Rosten Show: Episode 24

In the purposefully-timed timespan of 8:46, we talk about the Eastern Illinois Baseball League as well as some NFL news. drewrosten.libsyn.com/episode-24-5

Illinois State Representative Tom Bennett: Join our call for a special session on ethics reform

As you know, last week Speaker Madigan was implicated in a bribery investigation involving the electric utility ComEd. Speaker Madigan has not been indicted or accused of a crime by prosecutors, but this latest incident shows that the need for ethics reform in Illinois could not be more clear. Many members of the House, including me, have introduced ethics reform bills this year […]

This is Mike Madigan’s last hurrah

By JIM NOWLAN As one who scribbles largely about things Illinois, I feel almost obligated to observe on the bombshell (certainly for the small fraternity that follows Illinois politics) news that utility ComEd has agreed to pay a $200 million fine for bribery of Illinois officials. The announcement by the U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago identifies Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.as the […]

CAPITOL RECAP: As ComEd bribery admission implicates Madigan, feds tell others involved in corruption, ‘We will find you too’

By Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD  – Hours after filing a court document implicating – but not charging – Illinois’ House Speaker Michael Madigan in a yearslong bribery scheme, federal officials took to the courtyard of the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago on Friday, July 17, to deliver a message to those engaging in public corruption: “We will find you too.” The charges […]

IESA cancels fall sports for 2020-21 season

BLOOMINGTON — The IESA Board of Directors voted unanimously to cancel the regular season and IESA state series in the sports of boys and girls golf, boys baseball, girls softball, and boys and girls cross-country for the 2020-21 school year at a special meeting on Thursday, July 23. “The purpose of the meeting was to discuss fall sports and whether […]

Gibson City Council meeting agenda for July 27, 2020

GIBSON CITY AGENDAMonday July 27, 20207:00 P.M.Meeting will be held at 101 E 8th StreetGibson City, IL 60936 Roll CallPledge of AllegianceApproval of Minutes.Recognition of VisitorsTreasurer’s Report – Scott ShullAdministrative Report – Peg StalterCommittee ReportsOrdinance – Aaron FranksStreet and Alley – Greg HoutzelPolice/Health, Light and Nuisance – Aaron KaferFinance/Efficiency – Scott DavisPersonnel – Dennis PardickWater and Sewer – Randy WyantParks […]

Ford-Iroquois 4-H Foundation Scholarship Winners

Ford-Iroquois 4-H Foundation is a not-for-profit organization which provides support to the 4-H programs in Ford and Iroquois counties. From the 4-H Foundation: We are honored this year to be awarding scholarships to ten outstanding Ford-Iroquois 4-H members. Funds used for the scholarships are generated from our annual 4-H auction held in November. Congratulations to these outstanding members and we […]

IESA’s decision ‘hard to take’ for GCMS teams

GIBSON CITY — On one hand, Dustin White has become too familiar with the cancellations of sport leagues due to the coronavirus pandemic. As the head coach of the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School and Middle School baseball teams, he has seen both teams’ 2020 seasons get erased. After the IHSA canceled the high school team’s baseball season last spring, the […]

Obituary: Bryce Gordon Morris

RANTOUL — Bryce Gordon Morris, 77, of Rantoul, passed away at 2:07 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. A graveside burial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 27, at Eden Park Cemetery, Rantoul with Rev. Matt Bahnfleth officiating. Baier Family Funeral Services in Paxton is handling arrangements. Bryce was born May 23, […]

Obituary: Mary Lou Wright

GIBSON CITY — Mary Lou Wright, 92, of Gibson City peacefully passed away at 11:05 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2020, at the Heritage Health Nursing Home in Gibson City. A private family graveside will be held at a later date at Drummer Township Cemetery in Gibson City. Mary Lou was born Jan. 26, 1928, in Guthrie. A daughter of Fulton […]