Former McLean County State’s Attorney and judge Ron Dozier died Monday after a lengthy illness at the age of 73.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Illinois State announces four finalists for vice president for Academic Affairs and provost
Illinois State University has announced four finalists for vice president for Academic Affairs and provost.… MORE
Normal Town Council gives green light for marijuana dispensary
Bloomington-Normal’s only business licensed to sell marijuana for medical use has permission from local leaders to become the first dispensary in the Twin Cities to sell cannabis for recreational use.… MORE
District 87 announces administrative changes, new position
District 87 has announced several administrative changes and a new position for next year.… MORE
17-year old shot, remains in stable condition
A 17-year old boy was shot in the 2600 block of Danbury Drive after a disagreement Saturday evening on the cities southwest side.… MORE
First month of recreational cannabis sales hit $39 million
The governor’s office is touting the first month of recreational marijuana sales throughout Illinois.… MORE
WBRP accepting applications for small business microloan program
A local organization is offering an alternative to traditional loans to bring small businesses to Bloomington’s west side.… MORE
Documents: Alleged sexual assault victim was a patient of Bloomington surgeon
In the incident involving a Bloomington surgeon currently facing criminal sexual assault charges, the disabled victim was a patient of his, according to an order of protection filed in McLean County.… MORE
UAW seeks to unionize ‘excellent’ Rivian workers
The United Autoworkers Union wants to represent employees who will make electric vehicles at the Rivian plant in northwest Normal.… MORE
ISU names new dean of Milner Library
Illinois State University has named a new leader for its library.… 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…