Tazewell County investigators say they can’t yet positively identify the skeletal remains found yesterday near Pekin, but say a forensic pathologist believes the remains are consistent with those of a 13-year-old boy.… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
Downstate coal plant owners appeal Exelon ‘bailout’ decision
The owners of a number of southern Illinois coal plants is appealing a ruling upholding what they call a bailout for Exelon nuclear plants in Illinois. … MORE
Redbirds picked 5th in preseason MVFC poll
The Illinois State Redbirds were picked fifth Tuesday in the annual Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason poll conducted by league coaches, media and sports information directors.… MORE
Sports On Air
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Healthcare vote expected today
By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate is poised to take a procedural vote on Tuesday afternoon to open debate on a Republican plan to repeal and replace Obamacare. U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Dunlap, told WJBC’s Scott Laughlin and Patti Penn the GOP plan which passed the House is far from perfect, but doing…… MORE
Obituaries: Haag, Phillips, Workman
Obituaries for LeRoy Haag, Sally Phillips and Jo Ann Workman
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GM Welde gets contract extension with Edge
The Bloomington Edge has announced a two-year contract extension for general manager Charles Welde.… MORE
Ammons decides against congressional bid
Now that four Democrats have declared to run against Republican U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis next year, a state lawmaker has decided won’t be running for the seat.… MORE
Rauner tours flood ravaged counties in northern Illinois
Gov. Bruce Rauner is issuing disaster declarations for eight northwestern Illinois counties, enabling state government to continue offering aid to flooded communities.… MORE
Revised civilian police board plan wins overwhelming council backing
A compromise proposal on creation of a civilian advisory board for Bloomington Police won overwhelming support Monday night from the Bloomington City Council.… MORE
Blogs
Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…