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Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 8 months ago.
The legislature passed an incumbent-protection map for Illinois members of Congress in 2000. In contrast, the proposed map release this morning could mix things up. I found the google maps version at Capital Fax. Let's take a look at the central and south...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 8 months ago.
The legislature passed an incumbent-protection map for Illinois members of Congress in 2000. In contrast, the proposed map release this morning could mix things up. I found the google maps version at Capitol Fax. Let's take a look at the central and south...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 8 months ago.
I acquired a copy of "The Golden Book of Springfield" by Vachel Lindsay. The back jacket describes it thusly:In The Golden Book, the coffee houses, movie theaters, streets and parks of Springfield in the "Mystic Year" 2018 are the setting of a valiant str...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 8 months ago.
I wasn't going to write about redistricting but I'm surprised that news outlets are missing this story. The proposed district map for Illinois state representatives would unnecessarily limit the number of downstate Democrats and cede most of rural Illinoi...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 8 months ago.
I enjoyed Kate Sheppard's article at Mother Jones, "The Right's Top 5 EPA Conspiracy Theories." It was less enjoyable to remember that I've heard several of these conspiracy theories spread by Illinois members of Congress.My favorite is that EPA will regu...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 8 months ago.
Pekin officially has the highest levels of sulfur dioxide (SO2) in Illinois. That's bad news for people living in Pekin who enjoy having active lives and engaging in activities such as breathing the air.Even short term exposure to SO2 triggers "an array o...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 8 months ago.
The State Journal-Register has a nice blurb letting people know about the Sierra Club meeting coming up on Tuesday, May 24th, 6:30pm, Lincoln Library Carnegie Room.The Sangamon Valley Group of the Sierra Club has scheduled a public forum for Tuesday on wa...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 8 months ago.
Earlier today a ribbon cutting and jazz band launched Springfield's downtown Farmers Market for the season. Mayor Mike Houston and Lt. Governor Sheila Simon spoke briefly to the crowd. The chair of Downtown Springfield Inc talked about the market bringing...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 8 months ago.
I only caught the tail end of a public forum hosted by freshman Congressman Bobby Schilling. A screening of The Billionaires' Tea Party was the same night, so after the movie, I rushed over for the last 10 minutes of Schilling's forum.It felt like the mov...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 8 months ago.
The next Liberty Brew & View movie is The Billionaires' Tea Party, Tuesday, May 17, 7:00pm at Capital City Bar & Grill.The Billionaires' Tea Party (trailer) from (astro)turf wars on Vimeo.SynopsisThe Tea Party movement has taken American politics by storm...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 8 months ago.
It's true. The coal industry does create jobs. Especially for respiratory nurses. Treating asthma for children and black lung for miners is a multi-billion dollar industry.
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 9 months ago.
This week's Illinois Times includes a letter to the editor I submitted:I often appreciate the statements Congressman John Shimkus makes to area news outlets about the environment. He speaks in favor of protecting public health and supporting real science ...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 9 months ago.
The State Journal-Register editorial today suggests not re-building in flood plains along the Mississippi. It ended with this:Following what has come to be known as the Great Flood of 1993, the federal government took steps to guard against a repeat of th...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 9 months ago.
Are you ready for national train day this Saturday It's good timing for Illinois since we just received a share of Florida's federal high speed rail money!In case you forgot, the Governors of Wisconsin and Florida made themselves poster-children for how ...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 9 months ago.
There can no longer be doubt that the Rolling Stones are the greatest rock band of all time. WhyYou could argue that it's their ability to release quality hit records and still put on an amazing live show in six different decades. You could argue that it...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 9 months ago.
Facebook is making changes to the groups feature and archiving old pages. Consequently, I'm finally creating a new fan page for Liberty Brew & View. I'll use this page to send out notices and info about movies from now on. Please like and share! Liberty B...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 9 months ago.
I caught glimpses of a new sculpture while driving by the Springfield Art Association next to Edwards Place. Today I decided to get a closer look.Local sculptor Travis Taylor calls it Sybia.I've been told that neighbors objected when it was previously in ...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 9 months ago.
The title of Langston Hughes' famous poem is stuck in my head. I think about the nightmare of the last decade and wonder if we can turn it back now that bin Laden is dead. Can we erase years of fear, propaganda, and a war founded on lies by a tyrant who s...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 9 months ago.
Catastrophic flooding stories have become more routine for anyone living in the Mississippi river valley. The latest one is setting up a battle between Cairo Illinois and Missouri farmlands. The St. Louis Beacon summarizes the conflict well.This week, the...
Posted by Where there's a Will, there's a way 9 months ago.
I got a good laugh out of the automated email I received from the Shimkus Congressional newsletter this morning. No, I didn't unsubscribe myself. I guess his office doesn't appreciate a little public scrutiny about what they're sending constituents Well,...
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