Over 400 people marched in the streets of Peru, Illinois, on Tuesday to seek justice for Illinois State University graduate student Jelani Day.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Scams on the rise; local IT company providing tips to prevent hackers from stealing information
October is national cybersecurity month, and a local Information technologist (IT) is providing tips to avoid scams that could cost millions.… MORE
Documents say four teen suspects planned, executed Mackinaw homicide
A 17-year-old man is being tried as an adult and faces murder charges — along with the other two adults previously named after a woman was killed and a man wounded in a shooting Friday night in Mackinaw.… MORE
Mayor breaks tie as council confirms Urban to fill Ward 6 Bloomington council seat
By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – It took the mayor to break a tie and confirm the appointment of Bloomington business owner De Urban to fill the Ward 6 seat formerly held by Jenn Carrillo. The vote came after the city council heard from Carrillo herself and seven city residents opposing Urban’s appointment. They claimed Urban…… MORE
Tailgate N’ Tallboys announce two more headliners for Bloomington music festival
Tailgate N’ Tallboys is announcing two more headline artists for their festival next year at the Interstate Center.… MORE
LaSalle Coroner determines Jelani Day’s death; says no evidence of injuries
The scenario surrounding Illinois State University graduate student Jelani Day remains a mystery; however, the LaSalle Coroner released autopsy results for Day on Monday.… MORE
Fourth person arrested in Mackinaw homicide; cause of death withheld
Sheriff Jeff Lower said another person has been arrested in a Friday night shooting at a home in rural Mackinaw that left one woman dead and a man in critical condition.… MORE
MCHD reports two additional COVID-related deaths; 95 new cases since Friday
By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Two more McLean County residents have died from COVID-19 since Friday. The McLean County Health Department reports the latest deaths are one male in his 50’s, who was not associated with a long-term care facility, and one male in his 70’s who was associated with a long-term care facility. In…… MORE
Severe weather hit parts of central and southern Illinois Sunday
By RFD Radio BLOOMINGTON – An active weather pattern hit parts of central and southern Illinois on Sunday. “Numerous reports of severe weather in the form of a few tornadoes as well as some wind damage and large hail,” said Freese-Notis meteorologist Dan Hicks. “Locally heavy rainfall occurred across a large part of the Midwest.…… MORE
Illinois gas prices continue to rise
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in the state continue to go up. According to GasBuddy, prices are up about 8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.50 a gallon. Gas prices in Illinois are 23 cents higher than a month ago and stand $1.30 more expensive compared to this time last…… 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…