A Bloomington eye doctor got an up close look at how diabetics can better manage the disease.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington considering sewer, storm water fee study
Bloomington is preparing to vote on a contract for a study of the city's sewer and storm water fees.… MORE
UPDATED: Central Illinois sees wintry mix for morning commute
Central Illinois drivers will encounter snow-covered and icy roads for their Monday morning commute.… MORE
Obituary: Reid
Obituary for Margaret Reid… MORE
Calhoun acquitted of charges following large fight at resaurant
A 19-year-old woman has been acquitted of aggravated battery on a Bloomington police officer and resisting arrest charges against a police officer in McLean County.… MORE
Obituary: Householder
Alice HouseholderAlice M. Householder, 93 of Fairbury, passed away at 5:30 pm, Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Clark-Lindsey Meadowbrook Nursing Home, Urbana.Her funeral service will be 2 pm, Monday…… MORE
Duck Dynasty stars to appear at Corn Crib
A pair of Duck Dynasty stars are coming back to Normal this summer as part of a new emphasis at the Corn Crib.… MORE
Miller Park Zoo brings in rare form of cattle
The Miller Park Zoo has added a rare form of cattle to its ranks.… MORE
Renner recognizes 50th anniversary of Voting Rights Act of 1965
Bloomington's mayor took time Friday afternoon to recognize the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.… MORE
Forensic pathologist describes alleged murder victim’s injuries
The man who conducted the autopsy of a three-year-old alleged murder victim took the stand Friday.… 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…