Welcome to the all-new Daily Soybean! The purpose of this blog is to discuss the political and cultural issues that affect us on a local, state and national level from a uniquely Central Illinoisan perspective. Current news and politics will be the primary focus of the blog, with a reasonable amount of sports and weather – yes, weather – thrown into the mix. After all… Sports and weather are local obsessions here in Decatur. …And sometimes the only thing to get excited about.
Author biases: Social and fiscal conservatism (and some times even the Republican Party), the Chicago Cubs (for what that’s worth), anything that’s good for Decatur agribusiness, and common sense in general. Okay… Let’s get this thing underway!
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