By Neil Doyle NORMAL – The Town of Normal has launched an online survey to gather public input about the Uptown underpass project. “Community voices are important, and planning for this project has progressed to a point where we seek input on the north and south plazas, public spaces and more,” said Normal City Manager Pam…… MORE
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Snow removal and cleanup will continue Friday after a winter storm pelted central Illinois. According to the National Weather Service, Bloomington received almost 7.8 inches of snow while Normal saw 9.5 inches. Some other snowfall reports in McLean County include 10 inches in Danvers, 8.5 inches in LeRoy, 8.8 inches…… MORE
Illinois State Police are on the scene of a mass collision on southbound Interstate 39 at mile marker 14.… MORE
The McLean County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with identifying a white male who allegedly attempted to break into a video gaming machine.… MORE
A second former State Farm employee is suing the company accusing them of racial discrimination and retaliation.… MORE
The Pontiac Police Department announced a three-year veteran of the Department is the 2021 Officer of the Year.… MORE
Illinois State University Police are asking for the public’s help solving an armed robbery late Wednesday night.… MORE
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – District 87 will not require face masks for students, staff and visitors after a legislative panel ruling earlier this week. The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) voted against extending IDPH Emergency Rules regarding masking requirements in schools. “Upon discussing this with our legal representatives and weighing all options, effective…… MORE
A mother arrested as the investigation continues into a missing infant made no mention of having children to law enforcement during her arrest or while in jail.… MORE
It sounds like a joke that writes itself – an arsonist is a fire chief. But it’s no laughing matter to Illinois lawmakers.… MORE
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.” …
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…
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…
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…