The Illinois Department of Public Health is responding to a test processing delay involving tests conducted at certain state-run sites, including Bloomington and Peoria.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
9 new cases of COVID in McLean County; Nearly half of the county’s cases reported in July
McLean County on Friday added nine new cases of coronavirus as nearly half of the county’s total cases were reported this month.… MORE
Connect Transit general manager announces departure
Connect Transit general manger Isaac Thorne on Friday announced he will resign next month to pursue another opportunity in the transit industry.… MORE
Bloomington officials: City in pretty good shape amid pandemic
Leaders in Bloomington gave an update this week on COVID-19’s financial impact.… MORE
Will there be ISU football in the fall?
While answers are still slim on Illinois State football, ISU’s Athletic Director says discussions are still underway on how and when the season will take place.… MORE
McLean County adds 18 new cases of COVID; Governor makes stop in Peoria
McLean County health officials on Thursday announced 18 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the county total to 504.… MORE
How did the IHSA decide on a plan for sports?
While the high school fall schedule will look different due to the Coronavirus pandemic, IHSA’s top official says the plan remains fluid.… MORE
Connect Transit extends suspension of fare collection
Connect Transit has not collected fares since March due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and that will continue until September 8.… MORE
ISU to rename floors in Watterson Towers
Illinois State University on Thursday announced it will rename floors in the Watterson Towers residence hall to support equality and social justice.… MORE
Protesters demand educational changes in McLean County schools
Bloomington High School Math and English Special Education teacher Brandon Thornton said before any change can take place, however, it is important to first teach students about the events that took place over the summer.… 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…