After the prosecution rested the case of the trial of Nicholas Compton, the defense hopes expert witness's testimony will rest their case.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington police make arrest
After a neighborhood effort, Julio Guadron is faced with charges of alleged string of burglaries.… MORE
Bloomington approves water, sewer study
The Bloomington City Council approved a study of city storm and sewage water fees on Monday night.… MORE
Local legislators react to Rauner’s inaugural speech
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) said Gov. Bruce Rauner's inaugural address started cordial, but took a quick turn to focus on Illinois' major problem: spending.… MORE
Obituaries: Arteman, Killion
Obituaries for Keith Arteman and Daniel Killion… MORE
Apartment dryer fire in Normal causes $10,000 in damage
A fire in a clothes dryer caused approximately $10,000 in damage to an apartment building in Normal overnight and left one family displaced.… MORE
Interrogation video shown during murder trial
An interrogation video taken hours after an alleged murder victim's death was played in court Monday during a murder trial.… MORE
Renner celebrates anniversary
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was one of the most significant pieces of legislation in American history, which is why it's important to recognize the upcoming 50th anniversary of its approval.… MORE
Local State Farm agent featured in new TV spot
No matter how you sing it, an agent is there whenever you need – that's the theme of the latest national State Farm ad featuring a group of Elvis impersonators and local agent Axel Jimenez.… MORE
Bloomington doctor takes part in long-term diabetes study
A Bloomington eye doctor got an up close look at how diabetics can better manage the disease.… 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…