It’s not often U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and President Trump agree. Revoking “birthright citizenship” is not an exception.… MORE
Obituary: Jerry A. Stephens
FAIRBURY–Jerry A. Stephens, 76, Pontiac and formerly of Fairbury, died at 5:33 pm Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Good Samaritan, Pontiac. His funeral will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairbury with Pastor Tom Krieger officiating. Burial will be in Avoca Twp. Cemetery, rural Fairbury. Visitation will…… MORE
Second man charged in Princeville double homicide
A $3 million bond has been set for Matthew J. Roberts, 20 of Princeville, for the double homicide of Susan Brill de Ramirez and Antonio Ramirez Barron.… MORE
Does a real estate agent have to tell you a home is haunted?
If you’re looking to snag the perfect house at the end of the buying season, know that your real estate agent isn’t required to find out if the house is haunted for you.… MORE
Victim identified in North Oak Street shooting
The victim of a shooting in northwest Bloomington Tuesday night has been identified.… MORE
Raoul, Harold highlight differences in final face-to-face before election
In their final face-to-face meeting, the major party candidates for the open Illinois Attorney General seat showcased different priorities, but said they would remain independent even after their campaigns were largely funded by the two rich men running for Illinois governor.… MORE
Obituary: Strike
Dale “Manard” Strike, 51, of Chenoa passed away unexpectedly at 9:45 a.m., Sunday, October 28, 2018 in Chenoa.… MORE
Area school districts get poor grades
A handful of area schools have been listed as under-performing under a new labeling system for schools from the Illinois State Board of Education.… MORE
Hours to Trick Or Treat in Bloomington-Normal & Area
If you need to know when the Trick-Or-Treating hours are in Bloomington-Normal and the surrounding areas you can find out here. For those taking their little ghosts, goblins, ghouls, princesses and more out and about for some Halloween fun, please keep an eye on them and be safe. For those driving around during the Trick-Or-Treating hours, please use extra caution and…… MORE
Obituary:Emma Kelly
Emma “Uschi” Kelly, 85 of Bloomington and formerly of Colfax, passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 30, 2018 at Heritage Health, Normal.… 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…