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They played a crucial role in confirming Biden's 2020 win. Now, they're out of a job

After the 2020 election, then-President Trump told Republican canvassers not to certify the results giving Biden a victory. Some say they've been removed from their posts for resisting that pressure.

Koos Takes Mayor Of Normal Race By 11 Votes

The final canvassing of ballots has taken place and incumbent Chris Koos has been re-elected as Mayor of Normal. Koos' margin increased by four votes as…

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger won wide praise for firmly rejecting former President Donald Trump's false claims of voter fraud. But now that those claims have spawned tighter voting measures, the Republican state official is taking a softer approach.

Georgia Secretary Of State Says New Voting Law 'Restores Confidence'

Brad Raffensperger defended the security of his state's election against former President Donald Trump's claims of fraud. Now the official backs a new law promising election integrity.

Sean Grayson’s mugshot a year ago after he was returned to Sangamon County from the Macon County Jail in 2025.

Former Sangamon County deputy convicted of murder dies while in custody

Former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson’s defense attorney confirmed Grayson died Sunday morning. Grayson was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer that spread to his liver and lungs.

The disinformation and "big lie" of election fraud motivated many people to storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Disinformation Fuels Distrust And Even Violence At All Levels Of Government

Political scientists say growing acceptance of unfounded conspiracy theories is fueling disengagement and distrust in democratic institutions, an effect that is trickling down to local politics.

A mural of Rep. John Lewis on a street named after him Feb. 11, in Nashville, Tenn. The late Lewis was part of a movement that marched downtown from the historically Black neighborhood of North Nashville to take part in lunch counter sit-ins. That same neighborhood is redistricted into a mostly white congressional district, which some Democrats are comparing past civil rights violations.

Today in Nashville, 9 Republicans run for a seat redistricted out of Democrats' reach

GOP lawmakers in Tennessee have redrawn Nashville from one Democratic congressional district into three GOP-leaning districts. Democrats will have a difficult, if not impossible, time getting elected.

Rockcastle Creek flows past residential homes and businesses along Route 3 in the town of Inez, the county seat of Martin County, Ky. A giant coal sludge spill in October 2000 contaminated the county's rivers for miles, and locals still don't trust the water.

'You Just Don't Touch That Tap Water Unless Absolutely Necessary'

America's water infrastructure is in need of a major upgrade. Leaks in the ailing system mean that across the U.S., places like Kentucky's Martin County lack clean drinking water, with no easy fixes.

In a quarterly meeting of Bloomington's Public Safety and Community Relations Board on Wednesday, Jack McQueen of the Bloomington Police Department presented information on department policy and public perception around automated license plate reading cameras.

B-N residents voice concerns about Flock cameras in policing to the man who leads Bloomington's program

Jack McQueen took questions from concerned citizens leading a campaign against use of Flock brand license plate reading cameras to solve crimes.

City Manager Jeff Jurgens explained the algal treatment will not bring the most bang for Bloomington's buck until the weather warms back up.

Bloomington council delays spending for water treatment measure during winter months

The city council approved a separate measure supporting efforts to improve water department infrastructure, but did not approve algae treatment at Lake Bloomington.

ISU completed a $33 million renovation to Bone Student Center.

ISU, Town Of Normal Prep For Student Return As COVID Cases Rise

Illinois State University said Wednesday everyone on campus must wear a mask in indoor public spaces.

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