Donald J. Etherton, 54, of Bloomington, passed away at 12:53 p.m., Thursday, August 30, 2018 in Bloomington. … MORE
Town of Normal finances mostly positive, with some revenue warnings
A yearly report examining financial trends in the Town of Normal reveals some warning signs.… MORE
McLean County Clerk tries to refute voter suppression claims, demands apology from opponent
The Republican seeking a third term as McLean County Clerk said she’s done ignoring allegations of voter suppression and even racism.… MORE
Class-action lawsuit against State Farm settled for $250 million
A $250 million settlement has been announced in a class-action lawsuit against State Farm in connection with non-factory parts used for vehicle repairs.… MORE
Valley schedules released for Redbird men’s and women’s basketball
The Missouri Valley Conference has released the schedule for league play for men’s and women’s basketball for the upcoming season.… MORE
I-74 section near Farmer City named in memory of local state trooper
A section of Interstate 74 near Farmer City has been dedicated to the memory of a state trooper killed in a car crash there last year.… MORE
U of I Flash Index shows growing economy
Illinois’ economy is at a high point of sorts.… MORE
Obituaries: Bradtke, Glover, Hoselton
Robert W. Bradtke, 59, of Bloomington, passed away at 4:14 a.m., Sunday, September 2, 2018 at his home. … MORE
Trustee: EIU example of turnaround
An Eastern Illinois University trustee says the state’s other struggling universities may want to look to EIU to get their schools back on track. … MORE
State Farm name to go on Phoenix stadium
State Farm is placing its name on another stadium.… 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…