Tabbed as a “game-changer” by Gov. Pritzker, a Bloomington doctor, says the new University of Illinois COVID-19 saliva-based test could change Coronavirus testing worldwide.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
BPD asking for public’s help to solve weekend hit and run
Bloomington Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a vehicle that was involved in a hit run that happened on the city’s northeast side.… MORE
Common areas at Young America Realty’s Lodge on Willow to close
Young America Realty in Normal is fully cooperating with the Town of Normal’s request to close certain common areas, including pools, spas, fire pits and grill areas of The Lodge on Willow.… MORE
99 new COVID cases in McLean County; Positivity rate above 7%
The rolling positivity rate in McLean County is getting closer to the 8% warning level as local health officials Monday announced 99 new cases of coronavirus.… MORE
Central Illinois Congressman calling on lawmakers to focus on stimulus not postal service
One Central Illinois congressman says Congress should focus on a new stimulus package instead of the postal service calling the lack of a vote a “tragedy.”… MORE
McLean County adds 21 new cases of COVID; 8 more recovered
The McLean County Health Department Friday announced 21 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the county total to 893.… MORE
IWU reports 10 additional coronavirus cases
Ten more students from Illinois Wesleyan University have tested positive for coronavirus.… MORE
City leaders: Businesses, public should take proper COVID precautions
Bloomington officials are reminding the business community and the general public to take proper COVID-19 precautions.… MORE
Central Illinois congressmen announce $8 million Connect Transit grant
Two central Illinois congressmen visited the Twin-Cities on Thursday to announce an $8 million grant to build a new downtown transfer center.… MORE
Eastland Mall owner may file for bankruptcy
CBL Properties, owner of the Eastland Mall in Bloomington, may file for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy.… 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…