Corinne Stevenson Corinne J. Stevenson, 66 of Armington, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 11:35 p.m. in Bloomington with her family by her side. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements. Corinne…… MORE
Top Stories 2016: Trump visits Bloomington
Donald Trump, still considered at the time to be a long shot to win the White House, brought his campaign to Bloomington where he spoke to thousands of supporters and a few detractors.… MORE
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Normal willing to discuss assisting Unit 5 while Rivian incentives in effect
After approving tax incentives for Rivian Automotive, Unit 5’s Board of Education wondered if there might be some type of partnership that can be found with the Town of Normal to help recover some revenue.… MORE
Rep. Davis weighs in on Trump’s cabinet
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in less than a month, the country is examining his cabinet choices.… MORE
Many Illinois farmers give part of harvest to charity
When the local church passes the plate around, some farmers are known to put bushels of grain into it.… MORE
Strong start send Redbirds to win over Tulsa in Hawaii
Illinois State men’s basketball scored the first 16 points of the game and never trailed in a 68-56 win over Tulsa to take third place in the Diamond Head Classic on Christmas night.… MORE
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Illinois lawmakers combat synthetic drug in bath salts
Illinois lawmakers are preparing to combat synthetic drugs found in bath salts with the Bath Slats Prohibiton Act.… MORE
Witts recall favorite Christmas card
It doesn’t take Paula Witt long to come up with the most favorite Christmas card she has received.… MORE
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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…