A man died after a two-vehicle crash near Morrissey Drive and Woodrig Road in Bloomington on Friday.… MORE
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Prices at the pump remain steady throughout country ahead of July 4
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have fallen nearly 5 cents in the last week, averaging $3.96 a gallon According to GasBuddy’s survey of over 43-hundred stations in Illinois, prices in the state are a few cents higher than a month ago. GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest station in Illinois…… MORE
Volunteer firefighters in Illinois to get state tax credit
By WMBD-TV SPRINGFIELD – A bill was recently signed into law that gives volunteer firefighters up to a $500 credit towards their state tax return. The measure, announced by State Sen. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City), will take effect in the 2023 tax year and could be used when people file their returns next year. The…… MORE
Illinois Department of Public Health urging caution against West Nile Virus
By Jake Fogal ILLINOIS – West Nile Virus has been confirmed in four Illinois counties as mosquito’s begin to buzz this summer season. Fifteen mosquito batches have tested positive for the virus in 2023, and the current counties that have detected West Nile are Cook, Morgan, St. Clair, and LaSalle. Angie Crawford with the McLean…… MORE
Two residences, vehicle struck by gunfire in Bloomington
Police are probing a shots fired incident that happened over the weekend on Bloomington’s west side.… MORE
Illinois Wesleyan renovating softball field ahead of 2025 Division III National Championships
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – The school year has culminated at Illinois Wesleyan University, but the athletic department is gearing up for a busy summer. Renovations are set to begin at the Titan’s softball field, Inspiration Field, as the school prepares to host the 2025 Softball National Championships. “Phase one of two of the renovations…… MORE
Another dry week across Illinois
There were 6.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending June 18, 2023. … MORE
Fire damages storage shed on Main Street in Normal
By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Firefighters made quick work of a storage shed fire Tuesday afternoon adjacent to the Baba Restaurant on North Main Street in Normal. According to a news release, fire crews were called around 2 p.m. to 1501 N. Main Street after multiple callers reported smoke in the area of Main Street…… MORE
Illinois gas prices seeing minor increases in latest gas report
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – Gas prices across Illinois are up almost 6 cents over the past week, averaging $4.02 a gallon. Costs at the pump have jumped up about 10 cents over last month, but are $1.50 per gallon lower compared to this time last year. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station…… MORE
Bloomington firearm safe giveaway has a humidity problem
The Bloomington police gun safe giveaway is encountering humidity problems.… 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…