Obituaries for Pauline Justin and Douglas Codding… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Top Stories 2014: The death of Michael Collins
The early morning of March 28 changed the lives of many after a drunk-driving accident in Bloomington led to the death of Michael Collins, 22, of Bloomington less than a week later.… MORE
Top Stories 2014: Elections bring new sheriff, new party to leadership
A new sheriff and a shift in parties at the top in Illinois this year is one of the top stories of 2014.… MORE
Renner unsure how $750,000 will be spent
It's anyone's guess how a $750,000 state grant will be spent.… MORE
Extra blood donations needed during holidays
Consider giving blood if you have some down time this holiday season.… MORE
Trial date set in Denny’s restaurant fight
A trial is set for January 6th following a 2013 summer fight at a Bloomington Denny's restaurant.… MORE
Outlander Sport named top safety pick
There is good news about the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport which is built in Normal.… MORE
Caution and common sense needed at Christmas
Use caution and common sense.… MORE
“The Interview” movie is being shown in Bloomington
Many expected it would never be shown, but "The Interview" is coming to Bloomington.… MORE
Hometown Military News: Dec. 24, 2014
Hometown Military News for Dec. 24, 2014:… 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…