A woman who used to work at the McLean County Jail has been sentenced to probation for having an “inappropriate relation” with an inmate.… MORE
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Growmark set to reach $1 million donated to Midwest Food Bank
Midwest Food Bank and GROWMARK are holding a ceremony to commemorate GROWMARK’s $1 million worth of donations to the food bank… MORE
Man taken into custody after gun situation in Tremont
By WMBD-TV TREMONT – A man was taken into custody Sunday afternoon for allegedly having a gun in the middle of the village of Tremont. According to the Tremont Police Facebook page, the 38-year-old man allegedly had a shotgun and surrendered to police. He was taken to an area hospital for evaluation. No one was…… MORE
Normal police investigating a shots fired call near a youth football game
Multiple gunshots were heard Saturday afternoon in Normal near where a youth football game was being played, according to the Normal Police Department.… MORE
Heartland Community College opens renovated student center
By WMBD-TV NORMAL – Heartland Community College is celebrating the opening of a renovated space designed to help assist students outside the classroom. It will feature a space dedicated to student success, well-being and even a game room. Heartland had a celebration with students to commemorate the opening. They provided food and music and even…… MORE
Two Bloomington Officers given award for saving 2-week-old child
The City of Bloomington has awarded Officers Jacob Shepard and Ronald Fryman with the Life Saving Award.… MORE
Fall free bulk pickup starts next week in Bloomington
Free bulk pickup runs Monday, Oct. 7 through Oct. 18 in the City of Bloomington.… MORE
COUNTRY Financial supporting those impacted by Hurricane Helene
According to a news release, the insurance company is donating $20,000 to the American Red Cross to assist hurricane victims in the states where they operate including Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama.… MORE
Town officials hold groundbreaking ceremony for new fire station in Normal
The dirt was scattered and the excitement was high for the expansion of the town of Normal’s fire department on Shepard Road.… MORE
Bloomington police showing support for breast cancer awareness month
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is using badges to show its support for those fighting breast cancer. According to a news release from the city of Bloomington, officers can earn special pink commemorative Velcro badges by donating to Susan G. Komen. Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington said he was proud of the department’s…… 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…