Task force members studying the possibility of allowing recreational marijuana sales in Bloomington said Thursday night they want more information before making recommendations to the city council.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington Democrat announces candidacy in 88th District
A Bloomington Democrat will try to unseat Republican Keith Sommer in the 88th Legislative District.… MORE
Schnucks to stop all tobacco sales starting next year
Schnucks announced Thursday that beginning next year it will end the sale of all tobacco products.… MORE
Bloomington business to host fundraiser for Hubbert’s family
A Bloomington business is hosting a fundraiser for the family of an employee that died this week.… MORE
Rivian announces community event in Uptown Normal
Community members in the Twin-Cities will have the opportunity to see Rivian’s electric vehicles on display.… MORE
County looks to hire independent CPA to review auditor’s bookkeeping switch
A dispute became public Wednesday night about a sudden change in bookkeeping practices of McLean County government finances.… MORE
Historic Preservation Chair to face IWU student for McLean County Board seat
A Democrat is in the race for the McLean County Board seat representing Bloomington’s west side.… MORE
Bloomington man arrested for food containing marijuana, revoked license
A Bloomington man was arrested for having packaged food products containing marijuana and driving on a revoked license.… MORE
BPD investigating hold up on city’s west side
Bloomington Police are probing an armed robbery at a hotel on the city’s west side.… MORE
Free bulk waste removal already underway in Bloomington
Bloomington residents have the opportunity to get rid of bulk waste, but there are some guidelines and other ways to dispose of bulk items if you already missed your free pick up day.… 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…