A Bloomington surgeon facing several sexual assault charges pleaded not guilty to all counts against him in McLean County court Friday.… MORE
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More problems with Automatic Voter Registration emerge
Despite more problems surfacing with Illinois’ Automatic Voter Registration Program, the Secretary of State’s office isn’t giving in to pressure to suspend the program.… MORE
Illinois based Facebook Users could see a payout
Facebook users in Illinois could soon see a portion of a $550 million settlement over the company’s alleged breach of Illinois’ biometric information law. … MORE
Commission says the problems are not confined to Springfield
A day after the governor used his State of the State message to call for ethics reform, a joint commission on that very topic met at the Capitol Thursday.… MORE
State funding released for renovation of ISU fine arts complex
After a decade, Illinois State University will finally get an update to its fine arts complex.… MORE
Richard Rountree to be assigned new judge in jury trial
Richard Rountree’s request for a new judge in his jury trial has been granted.… MORE
Twin-Cities unemployment down, jobs up over the year
Bloomington-Normal’s jobless rate fell over the year and more jobs were added.… MORE
Books to Benefit announces $10,000 in literacy gifts, scholarships
A local non-profit that holds book sales to raise money for local literacy programs has announced its gift totals.… MORE
Illinois lawmakers react to governor’s State of the State address
Illinois Democrats liked what they heard from the governor, while Republicans react with guarded optimism.… MORE
McLean County health officials say risk of coronavirus to public remains low
With thousands of confirmed cases and over 20 deaths linked to the novel coronavirus in China, McLean County health officials are saying the risk is low in central Illinois.… 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…