In an active day a Bloomington City Hall, members of the Bloomington-Normal Democratic Socialists of America gathered for a vigil urging that Bloomington re-introduces and passes a “Welcoming City” ordinance.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
8 new COVID cases in McLean County; 2 more hospitalized
Local health officials Tuesday announced eight new cases of coronavirus as two additional people are in the hospital.… MORE
Staffer in governor’s office tests positive for COVID-19
After a member of Gov. JB Pritzker’s staff tested positive for COVID-19, the governor and all other close contacts will self-isolate for a 14-day period, according to a news release Tuesday.… MORE
Davis weighs in on Trump’s taxes
If the question is President Trump’s taxes, the answer is Joe Biden.… MORE
Police probing shots fired incident in south Bloomington
Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened over the weekend in Bloomington.… MORE
How soon can you go back to work after testing positive for COVID-19?
After testing positive for the novel Coronavirus, a Bloomington doctor says you may be back to work sooner than you think; that is if you are not working from home.… MORE
ISU ‘Kognito’ program spreads mental health awareness virtually
In the COVID-19 era mental health awareness has become even more valuable, especially on colleges and universities.… MORE
Guardians of the Children gather to raise awareness
Making a difference one child at a time. That is the mission of the Guardians of the Children who gathered in Bloomington on Sunday.… MORE
McLean County Republicans cheer on first responders
McLean County gathered to cheer on and support their local first responders Sunday afternoon at the Corn Crib.… MORE
MCHD reports 15 new COVID cases; 60 more recovered
Local health officials Monday announced 15 new cases of coronavirus as 60 additional people have been released from isolation.… 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…