The Illinois State Police say the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian on Interstate 74 on Tuesday has been cited.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington city council to consider spending over $1.5 million
The Bloomington City Council will reconvene on Tuesday night after technology issues forced the meeting to be rescheduled.… MORE
I-74 shutdown due to serious crash
Illinois State Police are on the scene of a serious crash on I-17 eastbound at milepost 125. … MORE
Illinois Coalition of Community Blood Centers seeking blood donations as the statewide supply of blood is at “critically low”
State officials from the Illinois Coalition of Community Blood Centers (ICCBC) is seeking blood donations as Illinois Blood Centers are running on a two-day or less supply of blood, putting them at a “critically low” level.… MORE
No new cases of COVID-19 in McLean County
The McLean County Health Department reports no new cases of COVID-19, along with no current hospitalizations.… MORE
Washington police investigate man’s death as a homicide
The Washington Police Department is investigating the death of Kyle D. McMurtrey as a homicide.… MORE
Town of Normal to seek multi-million dollar state grant for road rebuild to aid Rivian
The Town of Normal has been given the go-ahead to apply for a $5 million state grant to repair a major west side road serving Rivian Automotive.… MORE
IWU getting an early start in the fall
Taking measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 Illinois Wesleyan plans to start the fall semester early and finish early as well.… MORE
Normal to continue outdoor dining options for restaurants
With the state ready to enter Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan, officials in Normal said it will continue its outdoor dining options for restaurants.… MORE
MCHD reports three new cases of COVID-19; total cases moves to 253
The McLean County Health Department reports that three individuals all in their 20’s have tested positive for COVID-19, moving the countywide to 253.… 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…