A new Zamboni will soon resurface the ice at city government-owned Grossinger Motors Arena and the Pepsi Ice Center.… MORE
Harmony Park plan wins council backing, east side playground seen as inclusive for kids of all abilities
Largely funded by private donations, the Twin-Cities will soon have its first playground where kids with and without disabilities can play together.… MORE
Green Top survives as co-op owners come through with much-needed cash
The grocery store cooperative that opened it’s doors in May of 2017 won’t go out of business, and management is optimistic about its future.… MORE
Sixth hopeful enters Normal Town Council race
A Normal Town Council candidate, who announced her candidacy Tuesday, said she wants to be a voice for many who feel they’re not adequately represented in local government.… MORE
A fifth candidate enters the Normal council race
A Normal Town Council candidate, who announced her candidacy Tuesday, said she wants to be a voice for many who feel they’re not adequately represented in local government.… MORE
New bill wants metal detectors in schools
A state lawmaker wants Illinois to move toward making going to school like getting on an airplane.… MORE
Obituary:Frank Flannelly III
Francis T. “Frank” Flannelly III, 59, of Bloomington, passed away at 8:31 p.m., Monday, November 12, 2018 at his home. His funeral will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 16, 2018 at Epiphany Catholic Church, Normal with Monsignor Eric Powell officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 15 at Carmody-Flynn…… MORE
Federal judge rules Illinois falls short in caring for mentally ill inmates
A federal judge said the Illinois Department of Corrections has failed to meet the needs of mentally ill prison inmates.… MORE
McLean County’s youngest politician aims to end morning county board sessions
Community outreach is a top priority for the 19-year old man elected last week to represent northwest Normal on the McLean County Board.… MORE
Rep. Brady seeks to make lemonade from lemons as Democratic governor takes control
Fresh from winning re-election, long-time Republican State Rep. Dan Brady of Bloomington said Monday he’s extending the hand of friendship to Democratic Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker.… 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…