A man who was found dead Wednesday morning in Tazewell County has been identified.… MORE
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2 new coronavirus cases in McLean County; 1 more recovered
McLean County has added two more cases of coronavirus, bringing the county total to 245.… MORE
Man identified in fatal car crash near Colfax
McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has identified the victim of a car crash that happened Wednesday morning just south of Colfax.… MORE
McLean County Fair canceled due to coronavirus
The McLean County Fair Board on Thursday announced this year’s fair has been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.… MORE
McLean County Health Department yet to identify COVID-19 case from recent gatherings
While rallies across the Twin-Cities have expanded past the recommended ten or fewer people, the McLean County Health Department has yet to identify a COVID-19 case from the gatherings.… MORE
Bloomington man has second brush with freedom after posting hefty bail
A Bloomington man found guilty of killing his father 29 years ago is out of jail again after posting tens of thousands of dollars in bail money on new charges.… MORE
Police, coroner investigate male body found in Tazewell County
The Tazewell County Coroner and Illinois State Police Crime Lab are investigating the discovery of a body behind the Washington Plaza, just east of the AMC in Washington.… MORE
1 new coronavirus case in McLean County; 2 more have recovered
McLean County health officials on Wednesday reported one new case of coronavirus.… MORE
McLean County Health Dept. yet to issue ‘Cease and Desist’ letters, but have responded to complaints
While the McLean County Health Department has yet to issue a ‘Cease and Desist’ letter to any local restaurants, officials say they have responded to complaints from the public about indoor dining.… MORE
ISU fall 2021 freshmen won’t be required to submit SAT, ACT scores
Illinois State University’s Office of Admissions on Wednesday announced that freshmen applying for admission for the summer or fall 2021 semester will not be required to submit ACT or SAT scores.… 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…