U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) has returned from a recent deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border and is agreeing with the President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
BPD investigating robbery early Saturday
Bloomington Police are reporting a robbery on the near east side early Saturday.… MORE
Despite Vote Postponement, Group Still Calls for Protests
By A.J. Harris DWIGHT – Though there will be no vote on the deal between Immigrations Center of America and the Village of Dwight for a proposed ICE facility at tonight’s board meeting, No ICE Dwight is still calling for protests. The activist group wishes to reiterate their stance on the possible privately…… MORE
District 87: School crisis plan meets new state mandates
A retired Bloomington Police officer, who’s in charge of school security in District 87, believes the school system is well on its way to meeting new state guidelines in planning for crisis situations.… MORE
Truckers charged in McLean County’s third largest cocaine bust
What’s believed to be McLean County’s third largest seizure of cocaine has two California men behind bars facing long prison sentences if they’re convicted.… MORE
ISU trustees approve new roof for Horton Fieldhouse
The governing board at Illinois State University Friday approved major work on a historic athletic facility.… MORE
Bloomington man faces charges for multiple armed robberies
A Bloomington man arrested earlier this month for a hold up in Springfield is now facing charges for two local armed robberies.… MORE
Mayor wants answers how economic development group spends taxpayer dollars
The organization heading up local economic development efforts is again having to defend itself against criticism that taxpayers aren’t getting their money’s worth.… MORE
Normal’s Destihl Brewery unveils “Inclusion” stout in Special Olympics fundraiser
Destihl Brewery is introducing its newest beer on Saturday, an Irish-style stout, to help raise money for Special Olympics and the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run.… MORE
Earlier release date set for man convicted of 1995 Lincoln double murder
A man convicted of killing his grandparents in Lincoln almost 24 years ago is likely to be released from prison eight years sooner after Gov. Bruce Rauner, during his final days in office, altered the killer’s sentence.… 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…