An Illinois Wesleyan University professor believed the sign outside Checker Cab in Bloomington is not a joke or a political statement.… MORE
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Bloomington-Normal YMCA kicks off campaign
Hundreds of community members and volunteers gathered at the Double Tree Hilton Tuesday morning to kick off the Bloomington-Normal YMCA’s annual Strong Kids Campaign. … MORE
Bloomington sign sparks social media furor
A local cab company owner said a sign that has caused a furor on social media will stay up for another day.… MORE
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. May 4, 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. May 4, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Time Location / Block Address Disposition Type 12:39 am 3XX S EAST ST Report Invs 1:00 am BLOOMINGTON Report Domestic Other 1:01 am…… MORE
Normal sets spring hydrant flushing schedule
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Fire hydrant flushing is performed to remove any sediment or stagnant water from the distribution system and to test fire hydrant operation. These steps are taken to improve the overall water quality within the distribution system and to insure the delivery of the highest quality of water possible. As in…… MORE
Bloomington moving forward with downtown redevelopment plan
Four downtown properties could be demolished in hopes of future development and revitalization. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – A plan that would demolish four downtown Bloomington properties to make room for future development will move forward, as approved by the city council Monday night. Front ‘N Center, Commerce Bank, DUI Countermeasures and…… MORE
Normal extends EV tax rebate program, seats new council members
By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council voted 5-2 Monday night to continue its program to rebate the town’s portion of the sales tax when a resident buys an electric car. Councilmen Scott Preston and Jeff Fritzen each voted against the measure. “I just think with the recent placing (of) a local tax…… MORE
Mitsubishi sales strong once again
By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Mitsubishi Motors continued its sales momentum in April. The company reported sales were up 25.6 percent compared to April 2014. Spokesman Dan Irvin said the Twin Cities built Outlander Sport led the way once again. “A little bit more Outlander Sports than Mirages in the month of April,” said Irvin.…… MORE
Normal discontinues farmers market
By Eric Stock NORMAL – It appears Bloomington-Normal isn’t big enough for two farmers markets. Normal has discontinued its ‘trailside’ market which the town had hoped would bring more shoppers to Uptown. Uptown manager Joe Tulley said it was tough to compete with Bloomington’s more established market on Saturdays. Those vendors weren’t coming back to…… MORE
Health care officials urge lawmakers to “Hold the Line” with Medicaid funding
By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Nursing homes could be hit with a $245 million cut next year in funding from the state. The group Health Care Council of Illinois is rallying seniors across the state against cuts to Medicaid as part of its “Hold the Line” campaign. HCCI Executive Director Pat Comstock says nursing homes…… 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…