New Survey: The Top 10 Independent Political and News Blogs in Illinois « THE iLLINOIS OBSERVER

Two nearby blogs mentioned in this report.  Cal Skinner’s McHenry County Blog and Algonquin’s First Electric Newspaper.  McHenry COunty Blog was #10 in the 2009 survey.

According to the March 23-24, 2012 survey, the top 10 independent or “mom and pop” Illinois blogs that provide news and commentary on Illinois politics and local government as well as the rankings for the other 57 blogs are:

1. Chicagoist: 9,554
2. Gapers Block: 31,074
3. Windy Citizen: 52,817
4. Chicago Progressive Talk: 82,267
5. Illinois Review: 99,9387
6. The Illinois Observer: 117,789
7. Capitol Fax: 118,745
8. Progress Illinois: 128,165
9. Beachwood Reporter: 142,124
10. Marathon Pundit: 149,827
11. The Chicago Phoenix, 157,519
12. The Expired Meter, 174,686
13. McHenery County Blog, 195,789
14. Center Square Journal, 209,732
15. Illinois StateHouse News, 226,701
16. Publius Forum, 238,467
17. Evanston Now, 249,304
18. Peoria Pundit, 265,288
19. Roscoe View Journal, 297,945
20. Bean Soup Times, 298,465
21. Chicago Daily Observer, 325,252
22. Illinois Policy Institute Blog, 369,186
23. Welles Park Bulldog, 465,635
24. Catalyst Chicago, 466,491
25. Better Government Association Blog, 466,491
26. Civic Federation Blog, 565,004
27. Sloopin Chicago’s South Loop, 587,175
28. Chicago Talks, 598,501
29. Community Media Workshop Blog, 631,349
30. OpenlineBlog, 645,726
31. Fred Klonsky, 727,246
32. First Electronic Newspaper, 740,259
33. Southwest Observer, 1,141,010*
34. Chicago News Bench, 2,065,730*
35. Metropolitan Planning Council, 2,671,137*
36. Illinois Issues, 3,195,513*
37. Edgeville Buzz, 3,16,315*
38. Live Here Oak Park, 3,724,700*
39. The Sixth Ward Chicago, 4,598,735*
40. Respublica.typepad.com, 4,681,096*
41. Grand Old Partisan, 5,047,428*
42. Area Chicago, 5,054,293*
43. Illinois Campaign for Political Reform, 5,501,779*
44. Tenth Congressional District Democrats, 5,693,695*
45. Chicago Argus, 5,817,926*
46. IADDA Blog, 5,906,493*
47. TASC Blog, 5,977,847*
48. Backyard Conservative, 6,148,868*
49. A-Ville Daily, 6,415,169*
50. Team America’s 10th, 7,313,059*
51. Bill Baar’s West Side, 7,979,023*
52. Hyde Park Progress, 8,208,673*
53. Archpundit, 8,935,012*
54. 600 Words Esther Cepeda, 9,340,765*
55. Prairie State Blue, 9,874,483*
56. Sierra Club Illinois, 10,163,002*
57. SallyDuros.com, 10,269,091*
58. Rogers Park in 1000 Words, 10,467,406*
59. Chicago Radio and Media, 13,191,324*
60. The Daily Whale Chicago, 13,430,229*
61. Latino Policy Forum, 16,138,227*
62. Progressive Advocacy, 20,206,745*
63. The Decatur Navigator, 20,958,663*
64. Quincy Pundit, 22,612,489*
65. Russ Stewart, 23,072,761*
66. Laura Washington, 23,549,183*
67. Lake County Eye, 24,132,409*

New Survey: The Top 10 Independent Political and News Blogs in Illinois « THE iLLINOIS OBSERVER

Boone County Board to discuss Spring Creek Road speed limit - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

By Jennifer Wheeler

RRSTAR.COM

BELVIDERE — Motorists may see another change to Spring Creek Road’s speed limit if the Boone County Board approves conducting a speed study.

The decision would save drivers minutes along the 4.6-mile stretch of road.

The board approved reducing the speed limit from 55 mph to 45 mph from the Winnebago County line to Illinois 76 in December 2009 after dozens of residents voiced safety concerns. The decision went against a speed study recommendation from Belvidere Township Road Commissioner Richard Lee.

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Election 2012: Boone County Board rivals address needs of women - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

By Jennifer Wheeler

RRSTAR.COM

District 1 candidate Bill Pysson said the housing authority, Health Department and Sheriff’s Department must be held accountable to ensure that domestic abuse and homelessness are addressed.

The board has limited power over these agencies’ operations, members can ensure that those appointed to leadership positions are qualified and will disclose the groups’ finances. He said many board members are unwilling to question current practices.

“New volunteers are needed for the housing and health boards, and their meeting times should be moved from the noon hour to times when the public and prospective new members can attend,” Pysson said.

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