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US Rep. urges Biden to make the 1908 Springfield Race Riot site a national monument
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 5 days agoU.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, is calling for the 1908 Springfield Race Riot site to become a national monument. During an April 16 press conference, Budzinski was joined by Monuments ...
Buttigieg finds himself in the spotlight for better or worse
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's transportation secretary usually holds one of the most public-facing...
Darin LaHood seeks another term while running in newly drawn district
Journal Star via Yahoo News· 2 years agoPEORIA— A newly drawn congressional district appears to be easy sailing for incumbent Darin LaHood, who hopes to win his fourth term in office while replacing a fellow Republican who opted not ...
'The stars have aligned': New plan revealed for passenger rail from Peoria to Chicago
Journal Star via Yahoo News· 2 years agoPEORIA — City leaders on Thursday announced the results of a feasibility study for a passenger rail line from Chicago to Peoria. The proposed project would bring passenger rail service to Peoria ...
US Rep. Darin LaHood re-elected to Illinois’ 16th Congressional District
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Associated Press has declared Republican incumbent Darin LaHood the winner in the 16th Congressional District. Peoria native Republican LaHood has served in Congress since 2015 and was running ...
On This Day, Jan. 29: Britain's King George III dies at 82
United Press International via Yahoo News· 3 months agoOn Jan. 29, 1820, 10 years after mental illness forced him to retire from public life, Britain's...
Theatrical play about Dirksen’s life moves to staged-reading phase
Pekin Daily Times via Yahoo News· 7 months agoA new stage play about the life of Sen. Everett McKinley Dirksen is taking the next step toward...
Legislative Committee releases MBTA safety report
WFXT via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA joint legislative committee that began hearings on MBTA public safety over the summer has released its final report. The two chairs of the committee...
For some Republicans who endorsed Biden in 2020, the next election looks bleak
NBC News via Yahoo News· 10 months agoWASHINGTON — Right after Joe Biden’s election victory in 2020, former New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd...
Democrats slough off attacks on Buttigieg
Politico via Yahoo News· 1 year agoTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg finds himself in the midst of criticism for his handling of a spate of airline disruptions, and Republicans are eager to press their attack.