Politics
CHICAGO — The feds say a man who once had an “unbreakable” bond with former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan should be sentenced to nearly six years in prison, partly for serving as Madigan’s “agent, messenger” and “henchman” in a lengthy conspiracy involving ComEd. Prosecutors said Thursday that Michael McClain’s “tight connection” with the former speaker led…
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In 2025, the cryptocurrency market has returned strongly, BTC has exceeded $100,000, the ETH ecosystem has expanded again, and the volatility of popular currencies such as XRP and DOGE has intensified, attracting the attention of global investors. In this market context, more and more users are no longer satisfied with “low-frequency trading” or “long-term holding…
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QUINCY — Judge Christopher Pratt has officially launched his campaign to be elected as At-Large Circuit Judge for the Eighth Judicial Circuit for the March 2026 Republican Primary and November 2026 General Election. Pratt was appointed to the position by the Illinois Supreme Court in June 2024 after being unanimously recommended by a local selection…
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Now is a new era of cryptocurrency. Many people have achieved financial freedom through cryptocurrency cloud mining, but there are still many people who know nothing about cloud mining. However, this does not affect users’ increased income, because SIX MINING cloud mining platform is suitable for everyone. Even if you have no mining experience, you…
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Christian Mitchell has had strong detractors ever since Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle elevated the young Black man out of obscurity and backed him for the Illinois House in 2012. Preckwinkle chose her trusted aide Mitchell over appointed Rep. Kimberly du Buclet (D-Chicago). Preckwinkle’s move upset a lot of people in that part of…
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In the current context of continued geopolitical tensions and continued turbulence in the crypto market, many investors are still trapped in the traditional thinking of “buy-hold-wait for a rise”, but “holding the currency” can no longer cope with the ever-changing market – how to use the cryptocurrency in hand to create a sustainable daily cash…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Democratic Party will hold a summer cookout from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, at the Machinists Lodge 822, 2929 N. Fifth. Jess Piper, executive director of Blue Missouri, will be the featured speaker. Known as the “Dirt Road Democrat,” Piper is a former educator and an advocate…
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July 3, 2025, London – As the demand for passive income in the cryptocurrency market continues to grow, HashJ Cloud Mining, the world’s leading cloud mining platform, officially launched its revolutionary AI-optimized cloud mining solution today. The platform uses artificial intelligence technology to provide users with simple, efficient and stable cryptocurrency mining services, especially focusing…
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Quincy – State Representative Kyle Moore announced Wednesday he is running for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in the 99th District. Moore said he pledges to continue his fight for transparency, conservative values, and the hardworking families of West Central Illinois. “As your representative, it is a privilege to work for you,” said…
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Explosive results: only 580 computing power, creating a myth of 3.54 million US dollars! On June 29, 2025, when the crypto world continued to heat up, ETH Miner once again ignited the industry focus-the platform only used 580 computing power mining pool equipment, and earned up to 33 BTC in a single day, with a…
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New York—As the cryptocurrency market continues to be volatile, with Bitcoin falling below $50,000 and major altcoins such as Ripple (XRP) and Dogecoin (DOGE) experiencing significant price fluctuations, investors are increasingly looking for stable strategies to manage risk and increase the value of their assets. AI cloud mining has become a promising option, providing a…
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July 1 is when spending starts on Illinois’ record $55.2 billion budget, when the state gas tax automatically goes up to 48.3 cents a gallon and when new laws take effect – some passed as long ago as 2023. Here are nine laws passed by the 103rd Illinois General Assembly impacting gender, birth certificates for those under guardianship and for fetal…
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BCC Mining, the world’s largest cloud mining platform, now supports free cloud mining with multiple cryptocurrencies such as DOGE, BTC, ETH, MATIC, XRP, SOL, USDC, PI and SHIB, and provides stable income of up to tens of thousands of dollars per day. What is cloud mining? Cloud mining is defined as the process of mining…
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Hallsville, a town of about 2,000 people northeast of Columbia, was peppered with homemade purple and gold “Yes on Prop 2” signs adorning front lawns early this spring. The Hallsville School District was asking for a $6.5 million bond issue to finance more parking for the growing high school, a new elementary classroom and increased…
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SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker began his third campaign for governor on Thursday, but much of the buzz around his 2026 campaign announcement focused on 2028. Pritzker made four stops around the state to launch his campaign, fielding questions about any future interest in the presidency and what is driving him to run for what…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Circuit Judge Chris Pratt about his upcoming election to keep the seat he was appointed to and then Scott Edlin stops by to give us an update on the Gem City Concert Series.
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