When presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden chooses a running mate, the senior U.S. senator from Illinois says he need look no further than the junior U.S. senator.… MORE
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5th McLean County resident dies from COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department on Saturday announced the fifth coronavirus death in the county… MORE
UPDATE: MCHD announces 36 of 161 cases are from local long-term care facility
In what is the most significant increase in one day since theCoronavirus pandemic began, McLean County Health officials announced 25 new cases of COVID-19. Officials also announced a fourth McLean County resident has died from COVID-19.… MORE
MCHD announces 5th COVID-19 death; cases increase by 25
In what is the most significant increase in one day since the Coronavirus pandemic began, McLean County Health officials announced 25 new cases of COVID-19. Officials also announced a fifth McLean County resident has died from COVID-19.… MORE
Coroner identifies man hit and killed by train in Bloomington
McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has identified the man who was hit and killed by a train Thursday morning in Bloomington.… MORE
Colleges, universities in Illinois eye budget cuts amid pandemic uncertainty
Colleges and universities in Illinois will have to make difficult decisions for the upcoming budget year amid uncertainty.… MORE
LaHood: Governor’s reopening plan is “one size fits all”
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) says Chicago is unlike Quincy.… MORE
McLean County health officials announce 4th COVID-19 death
A fourth McLean County resident has died from coronavirus, according to health officials on Thursday.… MORE
BPD: Man hit and killed by train
A man was struck and killed by a train Thursday morning on the city’s west side, according to Bloomington Police.… MORE
Unit 5 plans for graduation ceremony in August
The unconventional school year is quickly coming to a close, but what are the graduation plans for Unit 5?… 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…