As a rather outspoken Communication Manager for McLean County Republicans, I’m used to getting “hate mail” from progressive Democrats. One of the most common accusations I hear is that conservative Republicans are racists or haters – bigots – because they oppose illegal immigration. Also cited as evidence is the undeniable fact that many conservative Republicans oppose the Black Lives Matter movement, the DEI agenda, public education’s 1619 Project, reparations for slavery, affirmative action, and the LGBTQIA+ movement. It would seem, at least on the face of it, that progressives have a solid case for their claim that conservative Republicans are either racist or haters, and perhaps both. But do they?
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 109 voters in Central Township of Union: Precinct Union cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 156 voters in Central Township of Esmen: Precinct Esmen cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 516 voters in Eastern City of Pontiac: Precinct Pontiac 6 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
The McLean County Republican Central Committee convened in its biennial County Convention on Wednesday, April 17, to elect officers and Executive Board members and amend the organization’s bylaws, marking a significant moment in local governance. The Committee – consisting of all elected Republican precinct committeepersons in McLean County – undertook a series of decisions aimed at fortifying the group’s structure and advancing its mission to serve the community.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 320 voters in Central Township of Rooks Creek: Precinct Rooks Creek cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 412 voters in Central W Township of Indian Grove: Precinct Indian Grove 4 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
Family, friends, and colleagues often ask me, “Why do you work so long and so hard?” My wife asks me this question when she sees me typing away at my computer at 4:30 a.m. or late into the night. My kids wonder why I don’t kick back and practice my hobbies more or take another trip. Besides, I’m over 70 years old, have a great retirement plan, and can afford to do so.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 113 voters in Central Township of Nevada: Precinct Nevada cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 106 voters in Central Township of Sunbury: Precinct Sunbury cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 111 voters in Central Township of Pleasant Ridge: Precinct Pleasant Ridge cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 220 voters in Central Township of Long Point: Precinct Long Point cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
Judge Joe McGraw, a candidate for Illinois' 17th Congressional District, has vowed to restore law and order in a recent social media post. McGraw, set to challenge incumbent Democrat Eric Sorenson in the general election, shared an article from the Illinois Review on his Facebook page.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 330 voters in Central Township of Newtown: Precinct Newtown cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 515 voters in Western Township of Dwight: Precinct Dwight 4 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 150 voters in Central Township of Broughton: Precinct Broughton cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 171 voters in Central Township of Eppards Point: Precinct Eppards Point cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 77 voters in Central Township of Charlotte: Precinct Charlotte cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
I recently drove north on US51 through downtown Bloomington. It was a sunny Tuesday afternoon. I was nearly pushed out of my lane by a giant Connect Transit bus that we all see lumbering around the Twin Cities. It took up so much of the path before me in preparation for a right turn that I had to hit my brakes to give it clearance. It wasn’t the driving that bothered me so much as the size of the bus and what it represented – government bloat.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a McLean County Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 390 voters in Central Township of Amity: Precinct Amity cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.