The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest travel times of the year and a local law enforcement agency is cracking down on impaired and unbuckled drivers.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Unemployment rate down, jobs up in Twin-Cities
The unemployment rate in Bloomington-Normal almost dropped a whole percentage point, as the jobless rate fell in all 14 metro areas.… MORE
Fifth Illinois resident dies from vaping-related lung injury
A fifth person has died in Illinois from a vaping-related illness, according to the state’s public health department.… MORE
Federal dollars boost Connect Transit’s Better Bus Stop Campaign
Connect Transit’s Better Bus Stop Campaign is receiving federal government support to the tune of a half-million dollars.… MORE
DeWitt County drug bust results in 10 arrests
Ten people were arrested this week during a drug bust DeWitt County.… MORE
Barickman hosts high school students to propose legislation
High school students from around central Illinois got the chance this week to discuss politics and develop new ideas for laws in the state.… MORE
McIntyre announces re-election bid for McLean County Board
McLean County Board chair John McIntyre announced Thursday he’s seeking re-election.… MORE
Woodard announces candidacy for McLean County Auditor’s race
A Bloomington Libertarian has announced his candidacy in a crowded race for McLean County Auditor.… MORE
LaHood, Davis announce $326,327 in grant funding for Unit 5
Central Illinois Congressmen Darin LaHood and Rodney Davis announced Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved a grant of $326,327 for Unit 5 schools.… MORE
After Cynthia Baker’s conviction, authorities say investigation of 8-year-old’s death is ongoing
A day after a jury found Cynthia Baker guilty of murder in 8-year-old Rica Rountree’s death, law enforcement officials said the investigation is ongoing.… 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…