Another McLean County resident has died from COVID-19, as county health officials recorded 68 new virus cases since Friday.… MORE
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Illinois gas prices slightly down over the week
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in the state dropped about a penny in the last week, averaging $3.49 a gallon on Monday. According to GasBuddy, prices in Illinois are 15 cents higher than a month ago and a $1.32 more expensive compared to this time last year. GasBuddy price reports show the cheapest…… MORE
LaHood: “Not the time or place” to pass Build Back Better agenda
By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – As Democrats from across the country continue to debate President Biden’s Build Back Better plan, a central Illinois Congressman says now is not the time to pass the massive bill as the nation faces mounting debt. U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) told WJBC’s Scott Miller this is “not the time…… MORE
19-year old man dies after car-school bus crash in Normal
By HOI ABC NORMAL – The driver of a car that collided late Friday morning with a First Student school bus in Normal has died from injuries he suffered in the crash. McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder said Gavin Lartz, 19, of Normal, was pronounced dead about 4:30 p.m. at Carle BroMenn Medical Center’s emergency…… MORE
Man in critical condition after school bus crash in Normal
By HOI ABC NORMAL – The driver of a car is in critical condition after a collision with a school bus in Normal, according to police. It happened at the intersection of Main and Summit just before noon Friday. There were no students on the bus during the crash. The driver of the bus is…… MORE
Bloomington Dr. facing 40-years behind bars in federal prison
A Bloomington doctor faces 40 years behind bars in federal prison for allegedly unlawfully dispensing and distributing controlled substances.… MORE
Bloomington senior receives $200,000 Navy ROTC scholarship
By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – For one Bloomington High School student, his college decision was made easier with a huge college scholarship. Walker Burns is a senior, and on Thursday he was honored with a scholarship for $200,000. The Navy’s ROTC scholarship is only awarded to five students in the Midwest area, and Burns was…… MORE
Rivian plans largest expansion so far at plant in Normal
By HOI ABC NORMAL – Rivian is planning its biggest expansion to date at its electric vehicle factory in northwest Normal, but it’s not clear what the company wants to do with all of the extra space. Rivian filed plans with Normal’s town government requesting approval of an amended site plan for a 623,000 square…… MORE
IMA looking to help fill open manufacturing jobs across the state
The Illinois Manufacturers Association (IMA) is looking to fill manufacturer jobs throughout the state through a statewide education and policy tour.… MORE
Real Men Wear Pink raising funds for breast cancer in Central Illinois
Throughout October, men around the country are raising money to help fight breast cancer through the Real Men Wear Pink campaign.… 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…