A McLean County judge has set a high bond for one of four local men arrested early Friday after Bloomington Police and federal investigators conducted a series of drug raids in the city.… MORE
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Normal sees northeast move for fire department to Hershey Road site
The Town of Normal would buy property on the northeast side of town to build a fire station there under a proposal to be considered Monday night by the town council.… MORE
Drug bust ends a three month long investigation
A three month long investigation ended Friday morning as the Bloomington Police Department’s Vice Unit busted up a powder and crack cocaine distribution operation.… MORE
Love conquers hate: Bloomington-Normal remembers the dead from Pittsburgh’s synagogue massacre
It was as if the slaughter of 11 Jews at a Pittsburgh synagogue last Saturday happened next door.… MORE
County Board’s Segobiano takes parting shot at his own party
Departing McLean County Board member Paul Segobiano is making good on his threat of jumping ship after losing last spring’s Democratic primary.… MORE
Three retired Catholic priests removed from ministry on sex abuse allegations
The Catholic Diocese of Peoria, which covers McLean County, is ordering three retired priests to step down from public ministry due to what it said were “credible allegations” of sexual abuse of a minor.… MORE
Normal native recognized as Spirit of McLean County
A Bloomington-Normal native who served the community in a variety of ways has been honored for his love of others.… MORE
BEC ballot proposal confusing some voters
With Election Day just five days away voters will have many races and measures to decide especially in Bloomington.… MORE
Second man charged in Princeville double homicide
A $3 million bond has been set for Matthew J. Roberts, 20 of Princeville, for the double homicide of Susan Brill de Ramirez and Antonio Ramirez Barron.… MORE
Victim identified in North Oak Street shooting
The victim of a shooting in northwest Bloomington Tuesday night has been identified.… 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…