Illinois’ senior U.S. Senator is crediting McLean County Democrats for providing new faces and new energy into the party that helped lead to the election of a Democratic governor.… MORE
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Abraham Lincoln letter returns to McLean County
A letter written by the 16th president has found its way back to Bloomington.… MORE
Ward 2 council hopefuls set for February 10 debate
Voters will soon be hearing more from candidates running in the April 2nd local elections, including a face-to-face meeting a week from Sunday between the two people vying for alderman to represent Bloomington’s southwest side.… MORE
Bears coach headlines Red Cross Evening of Stars
The Monsters of the Midway are receiving equal time from the American Red Cross of Central and Southern Illinois after an appearance last year by rival Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers produced fundraising and attendance records.… MORE
Twin Cities’ expecting snow and thaw out this weekend
The Twin Cities’ can expect more snow in the forecast and an increase in temperatures over the weekend.… MORE
Early morning shots fired in Bloomington
Bloomington Police say they responded to shots fired in the 1400 block of North Lee early this morning.… MORE
Local restaurant manager: community came through to help homeless in cold snap
A local restaurant manager said Wednesday he’s humbled and overwhelmed by the community’s response to his idea of opening his doors as a warming center for the homeless.… MORE
Local restaurants offer warm welcome for homeless to escape the cold
A couple of east side restaurants are offering the homeless a place to stay out of the cold.… MORE
Bitter cold air kills elderly Tazewell County man
An elderly Tazewell County man died Tuesday from exposure to the bitter cold… MORE
Disaster proclamation issued by Gov. Pritzker
Gov. JB Pritzker lined up leaders of many state agencies — and some outside state government — at Illinois Emergency Management Agency headquarters for his disaster proclamation Tuesday morning.… 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…