An objection to Ward 1 Alderman Justin Thomas's nomination papers has been overruled by the local Electoral Board, clearing the way for him to be on the April ballot.
Illinois voters rejected a progressive income tax amendment that was criticized for having potentially devastating impacts on the state's taxpayers by removing the flat tax rate, skyrocket small business taxes by 47% and allow the possibility of taxing retirees.
Business was not as usual at the February town hall meeting in the Village of East Galesburg after tensions between residents and board members instigated a call to the Knox County Sheriff's Department.