A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus.… MORE
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Search for missing kayaker becomes recovery mission
It is now a recovery mission in Woodford County where a kayaker went missing on the Mackinaw River on Sunday.… MORE
Energy rates to increase by 30 percent for Ameren customers
By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Residents in Southern and Central Illinois that receive power from Ameren will soon notice a 30-percent increase in electricity supply rates. The price spike is due to a rise in capacity costs, which are what consumers pay to ensure power plants are able to deliver electricity on the highest-demand days…… MORE
Mitsubishi sales jump 31.7 percent in May
It’s the same story, just a different month for Mitsubishi Motors.… MORE
McLean County drug conviction reversed
An appeals court has thrown out a verdict in a McLean County drug case.… MORE
Asphalt repairs scheduled for Fell Street
Fell Street between Willow Street and Gregory Street will be closed to thru traffic for asphalt pavement repairs starting at 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, weather permitting, and will remain closed through approximately 1:00 p.m. or until repairs are completed.… MORE
Kickapoo Creek festival recalled in documentary at Normal Theater
It’s been billed as one of the most successful rock festivals you’ve never heard of. This weekend, you’ll get your chance to learn about the ‘Incident at Kickapoo Creek.’
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Intermittent road closures on Market and Clayton streets
Road closures will occur on Market Street between Evans Street and Robinson Street, as well as on Clayton Street between Market Street and Douglas Street, starting June 3 and going through June 19 for sewer repair work.… MORE
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. June 1, 2015
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Mon. June 1, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Time Location / Block Address Disposition Type 12:19 am BLOOMINGTON Report Domestic Other 1:42 am 24XX S MAIN ST Report Traffic Stop 3:07…… MORE
Lanes closures in downtown Bloomington for sewer repairs
At the intersection of Front and Madison streets, there will be periodic lane closures for the next three days. … 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…