Columbia has declared itself a sanctuary for its LGBTQ residents. Roughly three hours of public comment and approximately 30 minutes of council discussion led to a 6-1 vote on an amendment to the sanctuary city ordinance, which included language referencing potential future state laws barring bathroom access for transgender individuals or public drag performances, and […]
Congress has passed a sweeping law that could spell trouble for Trump if he wins in 2024. Trump’s views about NATO received renewed attention after he riffed during a political rally. The former president recalled how he told a foreign leader the US might not defend the NATO member. Former President Donald Trump sparked a […]
The Senate voted to advance a Ukraine and Israel aid bill — without any border provisions. Republicans had demanded border security measures, only to reject them as insufficiently harsh. 17 GOP senators joined Democrats in support of moving forward on the legislation. So much for that border security deal. The Senate is now poised to […]
The House failed to impeach Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. House Republicans had little room for error given their narrow majority. The GOP does have the ability to return to the issue at a later date. House Republicans failed on Tuesday evening to impeach Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, a stunning setback for House Speaker Mike Johnson […]
The House passed a bill to avert a government shutdown for a few weeks, sending it to Biden‘s desk. More Democrats than Republicans voted for it — the 4th time this has happened for must-pass bills. Despite controlling the House, GOP leaders have consistently had to rely on Democratic votes. The House of Representatives passed […]
On Jan. 15, 2024, former U.S. President Donald Trump cruised to a record-setting win in the Republican Iowa caucuses. The victory was a first step toward his potential reelection, in which, if selected as the party’s nominee, he would face off against the Democratic incumbent, U.S. President Joe Biden, in a repeat of the 2020 […]
The Peoria area is rife with rib options. Here are the top three picks in the ribs category as voted by readers in the 2023 Official Community’s Choice Awards: Winner: The Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern 212 SW Water St., Suite B, Peoria (309) 981-5801 blueduckbarbecue.com More: Dining Out: Good food makes new riverfront restaurant, The Blue […]
If you’re looking for a grocery store around Peoria, several options were available in the “Community’s Choice” shopping competition. Here are the top grocery stores as voted by the readers: Winner: Aldi 3420 W. University St., Peoria 9129 N. Allen Road, Peoria 251 Clock Tower Drive, East Peoria 3701 S. Airport Road, Bartonville 1997 Freedom […]
If you’re looking for a women’s clothing store around Peoria, several options were available in the “Community’s Choice” shopping competition. Here are the top women’s clothing stores as voted by the readers: Winner: Curvology 4703 N. University St., Peoria (309) 643-1472 www.mycurvology.com Peoria salons: 3 of the best hair salons around the Peoria area as […]
The bill on mobilisation will be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada (Ukraine’s parliament) for a vote only after a round of discussions and amendments. Source: Mykhailo Podoliak, Adviser to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, on the national joint 24/7 newscast Quote: “Will it (the bill – ed.) be [passed] in […]
Republican senators who voted to acquit former President Trump during his second trial after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol largely say they don’t regret their votes years later, as Trump looks like he’ll be the party’s standard-bearer again in 2024. One Republican senator who frequently criticizes Trump’s conduct but nevertheless voted to acquit […]