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‘New Illinois’ movement grows amid skepticism

Organizers pushing for a new, independent state within Illinois said they are prepared to play the long game to conquer the urban-rural divide. The movement of counties wanting to break off into a new territory is growing. G. H. Merritt, chairman of the board of the nonprofit New Illinois, said it is fundamentally about representation in government, not partisan politics. Merritt pointed out rural communities often feel forgotten and it is a phenomenon transcending party affiliation. "The government is passing things […]

todayJuly 14, 2026

Commentary

COMMENTARY: A New Illinois won’t fix anything, Alan Webber

So, I'm spending a half-day on my 34th birthday working on the website when I get bombarded with a bunch of Google Alerts. One of these alerts relates to anything relating to the state of Illinois. Among one of these alert blasts, this ridiculous op-ed today from the Kankakee Daily Journal was among them. Not even two paragraphs in did op-ed columnist Alan Webber make some factual inaccuracies: Webber states, "However, if you review election returns, Biden didn’t win the […]

todayNovember 21, 2020

Capital Area Region

Graduation event set to take place in Springfield Saturday

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has eliminated many local events, including fairs, local festivals, proms, and graduations. However, a local organization is attempting to honor graduates in some way this weekend. Graduation ceremonies are always a focal point, marking the end of the academic year. The Taking Back Illinois organization is stepping up to the plate to make this a reality in the state capital. Springfield event to honor PreK-12 and college graduates A graduation ceremony will […]

todayMay 27, 2020

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