This isn’t your average football game. Thanks to a generous donation upwards of $12,000, Unit 5’s E-sports program is gaining traction.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Heartland Community College announces new director of Pontiac campus
By Jake Fogal PONTIAC – Heartland Community College has a new head director of it’s Pontiac Campus. Current Interim Director of the Pontiac Center, April Fornero, will stay in the role on a permanent basis. Fornero was appointed to the position in an interim role following the departure of Stacey Shrewsburg in August. Fornero will…… MORE
Clinton man identified in deadly house fire
By Jake Fogal CLINTON – Officials with the Sangamon County Coroner’s Office have identified a man involved in a structure fire last week in Clinton. Clinton Firefighters arrived at the scene of Brush College Road to a house engulfed in flames on Nov. 20 . First responders discovered a victim inside the residence, identified as…… MORE
One person stabbed Tuesday night in Bloomington
Police are investigating a stabbing that happened Tuesday night in Bloomington that left one person with serious injuries.… MORE
Bloomington water rates will increase in 2024
On Monday night, the Bloomington City Council voted to increase rates to help with renovations of the water system infrastructure.… MORE
FBI notified after cyber incident in Tazewell County
The Tazewell County’s phone and internet went down in the early hours of Nov. 20. Eight days later, there are still few answers to the problem.… MORE
City of Bloomington announces new fire chief
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington announced Tuesday it promoted Deputy Fire Chief Cory Matheny to be the city’s top firefighter. According to a city news release, the promotion is a result of his “dedication, leadership and extensive experience.” Matheny has worked in the Bloomington Fire Department for 23 years and started his…… MORE
Mackinaw teen to appear in court next week for ‘review’ of murder case
By WMBD-TV PEKIN – Another day in court for a Mackinaw teenager resulted in another “review” hearing set in her murder case, a Tazewell County judge ordered Monday. Dahlia Bolin, 17, was to stand trial Monday on charges of aggravated battery, murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the deadly Oct. 22, 2021, shooting of…… MORE
UPDATE: Pair of Bloomington men facing first-degree murder charges after weekend shooting
Two Bloomington men are behind bars in McLean County after a Bloomington man was found with multiple gunshot wounds this past weekend.… MORE
UPDATE: Pair of Bloomington men facing first-degree murder charges after weekend shooting
Two suspects are behind bars in McLean County after a Bloomington man was found with multiple gunshot wounds this past weekend.… 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…