My own thoughts about the value newspaper endorsements are on record. Still, here is a press release from the Jim McConoughey campaign regarding two such endorsement:
Peoria Journal Star Recommends McConoughey for Congress
Jacksonville Journal-Courier says McConoughey the ‘better’ choice to represent the 18th District
Peoria, IL – Citing his maturity, measured approach and ability to make [...]

From a press release:
Retired Western Illinois Senator Laura Kent Donahue Endorses McConoughey for Congress
Quincy, IL – Less than two weeks before the February 5th Primary, Jim McConoughey has received the valuable endorsement of retired State Senator Laura Kent Donahue. Donahue served several terms in the State Senate covering much of the western portion of [...]

I’m chuckling over today’s Word on the Street column. Karen McDonald takes a look at Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis’ endorsement for Jim McConoughey for Congress. The column leads with the ironic details (reported here earlier) that Ardis just happened to serve with former City Council member John Morris for eight years, and that Ardis’ own [...]