A recommendation has been made for the next superintendent of Unit 5.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington man accused of killing 17-year-old on News Year’s Eve given $2 million bond
A Bloomington man accused of killing Tariq Houston, 17, during a gathering on New Year’s Eve has been given a $2 million bond.… MORE
State officials say to be prepared as mixed weather moves across the area
Much of Illinois is expected to see winter weather this weekend with forecasts showing that depending on the part of the state, residents should prepare for ice, freezing rain, snow, or a mixture of some or all three.… MORE
Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office announces new smartphone app
A Central Illinois sheriff’s office is launching a new smartphone application.… MORE
Protestors say now is not the time for war with Iran
As the House was taking its vote on the President’s war powers Thursday, a group gathered in Springfield to send a message.… MORE
Lyons: Pleased with beer, wine sales in general seating areas
In about four months of alcohol sales at Hancock Stadium and Redbird Arena it has been smooth sailing, according to Illinois State University Athletic Director Larry Lyons.… MORE
McLean County man arrested for drugs, weapon
An Ellsworth man was arrested Thursday for possession of methamphetamine and a weapon.… MORE
Clinton man wanted for drugs, revoked license
Authorities in DeWitt County are looking for a man wanted on several warrants.… MORE
Carle health to acquire Advocate BroMenn, Eureka hospitals
Advoacte BroMenn Medical Center in Normal and Advocate Eureka Hospital in Eureka have been acquired by Urbana-based Carle health system.… MORE
Drivers who hit pedestrians on Veterans Parkway not at fault
Bloomington police say the two drivers who hit and killed pedestrians in two separate accidents in 2019 were not at fault.… 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…