A 14-year old juvenile remains behind bars on charges; he allegedly played a role in a shooting that injured another juvenile on Bloomington’s near east side.… MORE
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Illinois gas prices inch down over the week
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois gas prices have fallen 2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.32 a gallon. According to GasBuddy’s daily survey of over 4,387 stations in Illinois, prices in the state are 19 cents lower than a month ago. The cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $2.79 while…… MORE
Scott Miller Show Donut donates proceeds to local Boys&Girls Club
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON- About 10 months ago, Denny’s Doughnuts and Bakery approached WJBC’s Scott Miller with a proposal to create his own donut. Miller was on immediately intrigued, suggesting that the funds should go to charity. The two collaborated and agreed that 50% of the funds would be donated to the Bloomington-Normal Boys and…… MORE
Bloomington Salvation Army falls $12K short of the red kettle campaign goal
Christmas Eve marked the final day of ringing bells and Red Kettles, The Salvation Army Bloomington has fallen short of their goal – receiving $162,318.47 in those red kettles.… MORE
Michigan man pronounced dead in overnight I-55 crash
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Coroners Office has announced Kalamazoo, Michigan resident, Rickey M. Washington Jr., 43, dead in the crash on Interstate 55 near milepost 154 in McLean County Tuesday evening. According to a news release, the victim’s vehicle crashed with a semi-truck trailer around 10:00 p.m. Washington Jr. was pronounced…… MORE
IL Secretary of State departments closing amid COVID-19 uptick statewide starting Jan. 3 for two weeks
By HOI ABC Heart of Illinois(ABC)-All Secretary of State departments and driver services facilities will be closed for in-person transactions beginning January 3 until January 17. Offices will reopen January 18, according to a release. Secretary of State Jesse White is encouraging the public to visit ilsos.gov for online services. Online transactions will remain open for all…… MORE
Overnight crash on I-55 leaves one dead in McLean County
A person died in a car crash on Interstate 55 near milepost 154 in McLean County Tuesday evening.… MORE
Tazewell County Coroner identifies victim of Christmas morning crash
The Tazewell County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a single-vehicle accident on Christmas morning. … MORE
Teenager wounded in Bloomington shooting
A shooting Monday night on Bloomington’s near east side wounded a teenage boy, a police sergeant said.… MORE
Hopedale Rescue Squad accepts donation from local medical group
By Jake Fogal Stationed in Hopedale, Ill. is a holiday season tradition that brings together the community. Each Thanksgiving, Hopedale Medical Complex(HMC) offers free holiday meals to those who live in the community and surrounding areas. Although the meal is free, that doesn’t stop visitors from leaving a donation. This year, the HMC received $1,066.00…… 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…