(Chicago–jc) –The head of Chicago's police union said the family of Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez, who was shot to death last week, does not want Mayor Brandon Johnson at his funeral. John Catanzara, the president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7, said he doesn't want to see a repeat of what happened with the funeral of Officer Luis Huesca earlier this year. The family didn't want Johnson to appear at the funeral, and the mayor waited until the night before to honor their wishes. Catanzara said the family also does not want Gov. J.B. Pritzker to attend.
(Springfield–jc) Tuesday was the first day of the Fall Veto Session in Springfield. Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran says the need for ethics reform talks and the huge deficit in the budget need to be addressed...
41st District State Senator and Republican Minority Leader John Curran of Lemont.
(Undated–jc) –The Illinois Department of Labor and Elevate Trampoline Park have reached a settlement agreement to address safety concerns and make improvements across Elevate's Illinois locations in Milan, East Peoria and Peoria Officials said the Elevate Trampoline Park in Milan violated a stop order imposed in March 2024, following an inspection by the state's Amusement Rides and Attraction Safety Division. As part of the agreement, Elevate Trampoline Park will be introducing upgraded safety measures and new attractions that cater to visitors of all ages.
(Paxton–jc) A new subdivision is coming to the city of Paxton. The area is in the south-west corner of Paxton near Interstate 57. Paxton Mayor Bill Ingold says entrances to the area would be east of the Church of Christ and also the road between Monical's and Subway...
Paxton Mayor Bill Ingold
(Springfield–jc) – Illinois House Minority Leader Republican-Tony McCombie filed a legislative bill package to make changes to the state's Environmental Protection Act. The legislation is a proactive approach to amend deadlines already handed down by the legislature. McCombie explains...
88th District and Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie of Savannah
Current law enacted in 2021 mandates that all coal and natural gas-fired power plants close by 2045, and under the Climate & Equitable Jobs Act, restrictions facing gas-fired facilities begin in 2030. Unfortunately, as those deadlines inch closer and energy demands continue to climb, it is essential that those deadlines be re-examined with new viable pathways forward.
(Springfield–jc) -The Illinois State Fair is already booking musical acts for next year. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Def Leppard have agreed to perform at the fair Saturday, August 16th. Since launching their catalog on streaming platforms in 2018, the band has gained 5.5 billion streams and continues to expand its global fanbase. Tickets for Def Leppard will go on sale Saturday, at 10 a.m.
(Gibson City–jc) A building restoration group continues to raise funds for a building project in Gibson City. The Gibson City Restoration Association bought the former Loy building in downtown Gibson City and now are looking at upgrades and repairs. One fundraiser is the weekly "Queen of Hearts" game.
Gibson City Restoration Association President Sharon Heaviln says the jackpot is over 13 thousand dollars for tonights drawing...
Gibson City Restoration Association President Sharon Heaviln. The drawings take place on Wednesday night at Marks of First in Gibson City
(The Center Square) – Defense attorneys have begun cross-examining a convicted former ComEd executive at the bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain. Fidel Marquez took the witness stand again on Tuesday. Marquez admitted that he was convicted of bribery in 2020 and agreed to wiretap conversations as he cooperated with government investigators. Marquez said during cross-examination Tuesday that he pleaded guilty to conspiracy in 2020 to make Madigan look favorably upon legislation for ComEd.
(Springfield—jc) School funding for downstate Illinois and an additional 1 Billion dollars requested for Chicago Schools are topics in Springfield this week. The fall veto session started yesterday. 51st District State Senator Chapin Rose of Mahomet says the leadership in Chicago wants to "jump the line" in funding...
51st District State Senator Chapin Rose of Mahomet
(Rantoul–jc) – Rantoul Township High School's board policy committee is set to meet this week at the high school. The committee is set to look over board policies ranging from employee ethics and curriculum content to connection with the community and gift bans. The Rantoul Township High School board policy committee meeting is set for 6pm Thursday.
(Springfield–jc) – The fall veto session is underway this week in Springfield. One republican state senator says she feels the liberals in the democratic party are not willing to work for "all" the people of Illinois, just democrats. Reaction from 44th District State Senator Sally Turner of Beason
44th District State Senator Sally Turner Republican from Beason
(Loda–jc) One local American Legion Post is set for a breakfast with Santa Claus. The Loda American Legion Post 507 has the breakfast as a fundraiser on Saturday December 7th says Legion Spokesperson Neil Lohrman...
Loda American Legion Post 507 Spokesperson Neil Lohrman
(Cissna Park–jc) The Cissna Park F F A scholarship auction is set for Saturday at the high school. A free will dinner is set for 4pm to 7pm. The silent auction starts at 4pm and runs through 6pm The live auction starts at 6pm. Monies raised go to chapter expenses, programs and scholarships for students.
