The cleanup of roadways across McLean County continues as crews continue to work around the clock.… MORE
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Three more Illinois State Police squad cars struck while helping motorists in central Illinois
Illinois State Police is investigating three more traffic crashes involving ISP squad cars.… MORE
Lincoln home a total loss after early morning fire
A home in Lincoln is a complete loss after an early morning fire erupted in the 100 block of 1100 St.… MORE
Roads still slick as local public works crews continue to plow
By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Local public works crews continue to clear roadways and the Town of Normal has started removing snow from residential areas. Ryan Otto, the town’s director of public works and engineering, says crews began plowing side streets Wednesday afternoon. He says crews are working 24-hours and snow removal will likely continue…… MORE
Peoria man wanted for officer-involved shooting; considered armed and dangerous
Illinois State Police are asking for the public’s help on the whereabouts of a Peoria man who was allegedly involved in an officer shooting in late January. … MORE
McLean County man charged with cocaine, meth trafficking considered one of the area’s biggest dealers
A Bloomington Police Vice Unit probe led to the arrest of a repeat drug offender from McLean County accused of cocaine and methamphetamine trafficking.… MORE
Three state police troopers hit while responding to crashes in central Illinois
Three separate Illinois State Police troopers were not hurt while responding to calls in central Illinois on Wednesday. … MORE
Pritzker announces $1.7 billion surplus for Illinois
By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD -“Illinois will end this fiscal year with a $1.7 billion surplus, the first of its kind in more than 25 years.” That was one of the applause lines in a speech seemingly filled with them Wednesday, as some lawmakers and staff joined Gov. JB Pritzker in the Old State Capitol. It…… MORE
Winter clean up continues across McLean County
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Public works crews are working around the clock to clear snow off roadways throughout McLean County. Bloomington Public Works director Kevin Kothe says the focus right now is on main roads and plowing in residential areas might not start until sometime Thursday. “In a regular type of snow event it…… MORE
Omicron variant is now the predominant COVID-19 variant in central Illinois
According to a central Illinois laboratory, the Omicron variant is now the predominant COVID-19 variant. … 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…