State health officials are reporting eight new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, which include two individuals outside of Cook County.… MORE
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Dr. Wieland: If you notice COVID-19 symptoms “stay away from everybody”
As cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) increase, a general surgeon with OSF St. Joseph Medical Center is laying out tips to protect yourself from the virus.… MORE
Special Olympics Illinois cancels basketball championships in Bloomington-Normal due to coronavirus
Special Olympics Illinois has cancelled its State Basketball Championships at Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University this weekend due to fears of the coronavirus.… MORE
I-74 road work in Woodford County starts Wednesday
Road work will begin this week on a portion of Interstate 74 in Woodford County.… MORE
ISU monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19, threat to campus considered low
The number of coronavirus cases in Illinois has hit double digits and Illinois State University has been meeting for weeks to prepare for the worst.… MORE
Expert says employees need sick time, especially now
People in the U.S. have access to arguably the best healthcare available.… MORE
State health officials report four new cases of coronavirus
State health officials are reporting four additional people in Illinois have tested positive for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases to 11.… MORE
Affidavit reveals male driver charged in fatal crash had meth, cannabis in his system
A probable cause affidavit reveals that a man believed to be responsible for a fatal crash had cannabinoids, amphetamine, and methamphetamine in his system a the time of the crash. In addition, the man admitted to driving on a suspended license, with no car insurance.… MORE
Bloomington couple details experience while on cruise ship with numerous cases of coronavirus
As the world continues to monitor the spread of the coronavirus , a Bloomington couple is still on a cruise ship with over 20 confirmed cases.… MORE
AAA: Gas pump savings seen across the country
The national gas price average is cheaper on the week – as Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, and Wisconsin all landed on the top 10 list for largest weekly declines in the country.… 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…