The Journal Star opined today that whenever Hale's name is mentioned, so is central Illinois. That makes us victims, in a way. My sentiments exactly.It's true, the Peoria paper does feel victimized by all of this too:
Finally, whenever Matt Hale's name is mentioned, so is central Illinois, so isBut I'm still not convinced. I really don't think anyone outside the area is passing judgment on central Illinois or, more specifically, Peoria, as a breeding ground for racists. I think those in the Peoria area who feel a bad light has been shown on them are feeling a bit, and unnecessarily, self conscious about the whole thing.
his East Peoria hometown. The victims here are numerous.
That said, PP has had excellent coverage of the ongoing Lefkow murder investigations and the possible connection to Matt Hale's followers.
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