People who’ve filed for unemployment benefits are starting to get their checks, although for many, the checks aren’t coming fast enough, State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) said late Tuesday.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Domestic argument leads to stabbing of a man near the Twin-Cities
McLean County Sheriff’s Police said a stabbing that happened Tuesday evening just outside of Normal was the result of a domestic dispute.… MORE
Health officials report 2 new COVID-19 cases in McLean County
There are now 81 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McLean County.… MORE
Dietz explains how decisions are made during COVID-19 pandemic
Classes online, virtual commencement ceremonies and most summer activities canceled, just some of the moves made by Illinois State University in response to COVID-19.… MORE
Gleason: Social distancing will have a lasting effect
What will city council meetings look like after the coronavirus pandemic?… MORE
BPD probing car burglary at Bloomington dealership
Police are investigating a car burglary that happened Tuesday morning at the Sam Leman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership in Bloomington.… MORE
Man posing as Peoria doctor accused of trying to steal thousands from Twin-Cities bank
A man faces identity theft and other charges for allegedly posing as a Peoria doctor to withdraw thousands of dollars from a Bloomington bank.… MORE
UPDATED: Bloomington Police arrest arson suspect for south side house fire
A man was in custody for allegedly starting a fire Monday afternoon that caused major damage to a Bloomington home.… MORE
Now 17 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Livingston County
Health officials in Livingston County on Monday reported one new case of COVID-19, bringing the county total to 17.… MORE
McLean County Health Dept. announces two new cases of COVID-19, moving county total to 79 cases
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight says McLean County is ‘within a week of the peak’ after health officials announce two new cases of COVID-19.… 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…