Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council interim CEO Mike O’Grady is expressing his satisfaction with Ford’s announcement to invest $500 million into Rivian.
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Rosati’s in Normal closing Friday
Rosati’s Pizza in Normal announced Wednesday on Facebook its doors will be closing on Friday.… MORE
Local war hero to be honored in Uptown Normal
By Neil Doyle NORMAL – The U.S. Post Office in Uptown Normal will be renamed Thursday to honor local war hero U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Rodgers. His mother, Vonda, shared her reaction about the post office being dedicated with WJBC’s Scott Miller. “I can not believe it and it’s absolutely unreal that when people say…… MORE
Rivian’s investor list continues to grow
Another major investor placing it’s bet on Rivian.… MORE
ROE hosting another substitute sign-up day
Thursday, May 2, the ROE will host another substitute teacher sign up day, at Heartland Community College’s Astroth Education Center… MORE
Teacher accused of making racist posts has Twin-City ties
A Tazewell County teacher out of work for allegedly making racist posts on the internet apparently has connections to Illinois State University and the Twin-Cities.… MORE
Connect Transit Board panel formed to seek input after controversial fare hikes, route changes
Faced with community backlash for raising fares and eliminating a bus route, the Connect Transit Board of Trustees on Tuesday created a working group to develop transit system recommendations.… MORE
Lawyers focus on child support in Zimmerman murder trial
Lawyers focused on child support payments in the Kirk Zimmerman murder trial.… MORE
Pallas’ cat kittens born at Miller Park Zoo
Miller Park Zoo is welcoming five Pallas’ cat kittens.… MORE
Council backs agreement to limit arena losses
Bloomington aldermen, tired of owning a downtown arena that’s hemorrhaging taxpayer dollars, took action Monday night aimed at reducing those losses.… 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…