Author Archive for Bill Knight

Bill Knight: This White Sox bid means more corporate welfare

BILL KNIGHT

Most studies say subsidies aren’t supported by claims of economic development, job creation or promised growth. Using public funds to enrich private ventures by wealthy owners takes money from infrastructure, public services and other needs.

WTVP names Jenn Gordon new CEO

WTVP-TV 47 named former ArtsPartners executive director Jenn Gordon as the public television station’s new CEO on March 21. Set to start on April 22, Gordon was one of three central Illinois finalists out of about 70 applicants, according to WTVP board chair John Wieland.

Primary voting runs through March 19

Presidential races top ballots that include local races, referenda; Peoria County this election has implemented a “voting center” standard for Election Day, so any registered voters can vote at any of Peoria County’s voting locations that day

Bill Knight: Wistful visit to Northwoods like many malls of America

BILL KNIGHT

Stopping at the mall on a winter day, there were familiar sights, such as seniors enjoying a walk and a sense of community, illusion or not. … Northwoods is markedly different than years past, but there are no Illinois tumbleweeds bouncing through a virtual ghost town