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B-N Police Blotter: Fri. April 24, 2015 – Sun. April 26, 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. Fri. April 24, 2015 City of Bloomington Call Time Location / Block Address Disposition Type 12:31 am 6XX W MARKET ST ARR/RPT Other Public Complaint 12:44 am BLOOMINGTON Report Domestic Other…… MORE
Lack of ACT funding could pass cost onto students
By Eric Stock NORMAL – Students who count on a good ACT score to get into a good college might have to count on their parents to foot the bill. Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said with state funding for the ACT in question, school districts would have to find funding for students who want…… MORE
Rients wants to bring smaller government to Washington
By Eric Stock BENSON – Political newcomer Donald Rients said he had no plans to get into the special election race for Aaron Schock’s former congressional seat, until he saw the other candidates. “We need somebody that’s going to have integrity, somebody that’s going to make changes or try to make changes and stand by…… MORE
Man pleads guilty to residential burglary charges
A Bloomington man will spend six years in prison for a string of burglaries on the city’s east side.… MORE
Bloomington looks to dip into reserves, give raise to city manager
By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen will vote Monday tonight on adjusting the city’s current fiscal year budget. City Manager David Hales is recommending moving $3.5 million from its reserves to the operating fund. He said the largest reason for the move is a $1.6 million gap in the solid waste fund. “We’re also…… MORE
Local police hosting educational summit
By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Local law enforcement will be hosting a public educational summit on Wednesday. Attendees will be to learn how and why officers handle situations the way they do. “We will have traffic stop scenarios. We will have use of force scenarios. They will get an overview of handcuffing. They will see,…… MORE
Normal plants tree for Arbor Day
The White Oak tree was planted Friday near the Parks and Recreation office. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn NORMAL – The Town of Normal’s Parks and Recreation Department will plant over 250 trees this spring, and one was planted Friday in observance of Arbor Day. The White Oak tree, which is the official tree…… MORE
Illinois Liquor Control Commission begins campaign to stop underage drinking
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission’s “Your Actions Matter” campaign looks to end underage drinking. (Flickr photo/Bernt Rostad) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Liquor Control Commission wants to curb underage drinking. The “Your Actions Matter” campaign promotes the idea that all of us must take responsibility in preventing underage drinking. Commission Spokesperson Ted Penesis…… MORE
Keeping children safe extends far beyond parents of the community. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – April is Child Abuse Awareness month, and the safety of children extends far beyond their parents. Judy Brucker with the Child Protection Network said a simple report of suspicious activity can help keep children in the community…… 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…