A McLean County jury handed down a guilty verdict against a man they say shot a Bloomington man nearly a dozen times.… MORE
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Foodmobile coming to McLean County
The Eastern Illinois Foodbank and the McLean County Unit 5 school district announced a partnership that will bring a Foodmobile to Normal Community West High School.… MORE
Potential entire downtown remodel coming to Bloomington
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – Surveys and meetings were held by Bloomington officials to get the opinion of community members on what they would like to see be implemented in the remodel. Questions on the survey included if they would like to keep historic characteristics or spring for a more modern look; another, if they would…… MORE
Two shots fired incidents being investigated by Bloomington Police Department
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is investigating two shots fired incidents that transpired on Wednesday. An officer heard shots being fired near their location at 6:45 Wednesday night. An additional investigation led to the 800 block of South Summit Street, where officers located evidence that a shooting had taken place. There…… MORE
Illinois Crop Production – 2023 Summary
It’s not quite a bin-buster, but corn and soybeans finished pretty well for Illinois.… MORE
Springfield Coroner releases name of Bloomington man killed in crash
Authorities in Springfield released the name of a 73-year old Bloomington man who died in a crash earlier this week.… MORE
Record-breaking year in the books for the Bloomington Fire Department
A record-breaking year is in the books for the Bloomington Fire Department.… MORE
Clean-up underway at the Salvation Army in Bloomington after busted pipe
It’s now clean-up time for one local nonprofit after a pip bursts flooded several rooms. … MORE
Koehler sponsors bill to address escalating costs of prescription drugs
By WMBD-TV SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Sen. David Koehler (D-Peoria) has sponsored a bill that will help address the rising cost of prescription drugs in Illinois. According to a news release from the Coalition for Prescription Drug Affordability, Koehler and Illinois Rep. Nabeela Syed (D-Inverness) sponsored Illinois House Bill 4472. The bill would create a Prescription…… MORE
Task force for Illinois Underground Railroad holds first meeting
By WMBD-TV SPRINGFIELD – On Tuesday, the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force held its first meeting in Springfield. The purpose of the task force is to create a cohesive statewide history of the Underground Railroad within the state. The task force was created last year through Senate Bill 1623. State Senator Dave Koehler introduced the…… MORE
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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…