James R. “Jim” “Can Man” Peek
James R. “Jim” “Can Man” Peek, age 64, of Beckemeyer, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at Carlyle Healthcare Center. He was born August 9, 1960, in East St. Louis, IL, a son of the late William and Grace (nee Thompson) Peek. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his […]
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Illinois law at center of normal township BDS referendum | Illinois
(The Center Square) – A central Illinois township is advancing a ballot question tied to Illinois’ anti-BDS law, underscoring how international issues are increasingly surfacing in local governance. Leaders in Normal Township voted 31–21 to advance a BDS-related referendum, similar to efforts in other Illinois cities. A 2015 law signed by former Gov. Bruce Rauner already […]