The Clinton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman.… MORE
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Bloomington Council approves contract with city government’s largest workers’ union, deal to cost city almost $800K over 3 years
By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council Monday night unanimously approved a three-year contract with 107 union employees that will cost taxpayers almost $800,000 over the life of the deal. The contract covers employees in Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and other departments. They’ll receive a 3.5% raise the first year, a 3%…… MORE
Weekly USDA crop report
By USDA SPRINGFIELD – There were 5.7 days suitable for field work during the week ending August 21, 2022. Statewide, the average temperature was 71.3 degrees, 2.5 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.89 inches, 0.11 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 7 percent very short, 20 percent short, 68 percent adequate, and 5…… MORE
Divided city council agrees to pay $750K for Downtown Bloomington ‘Streetscape’ plan
By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – On a 5-4 vote, the Bloomington City Council Monday night signed off on an agreement to pay an engineering firm $750,000 for a Downtown Bloomington revitalization plan. It’s called a Streetscape design as Heart of Illinois ABC reported in late July and may lead to an estimated $25 million to $30 million…… MORE
Illinois gas prices stay steady in latest fuel report
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – Gas prices fell just a penny across the state as the latest gas report shows average prices in Illinois stand at $4.24. According to GasBuddy, prices in Illinois are 62.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.02 a gallon higher than a year ago. The cheapest…… MORE
IDOT introduces new safety program ‘It’s Not a Game, Illinois’
By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Fairgoers had a chance to put on some virtual reality goggles which are supposed to imitate the effects of having a .08 percent blood alcohol level. That’s too drunk to drive. Participants then attempted tasks which are seemingly simple – if you are sober. “Fatalities are up on…… MORE
Normal Police probing armed robbery near ISU
By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Normal Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened Sunday night near Illinois State University. Authorities were called around 7 p.m. to the 707 Liquors and Mart at 315 West Beaufort Street. Police say a man in a ski mask pulled a knife on the store clerk and ran away…… MORE
Effort underway to block referendum in Normal creating council districts instead of at-large representation
By 25 News NORMAL – A challenge has been made to efforts aiming to create town council districts in Normal rather than the current system of council members representing the entire community. Normal resident Patrick J. Dullard has filed with the clerk’s office an objection to petitions calling for a voter referendum this November. Dullard…… MORE
Normal’s Citizen of the Year praised for training leaders to make a difference
A woman who co-founded the Multicultural Leadership Institute in the Twin-Cities is being honored as Normal’s Citizen of the Year.… MORE
Twin City school zone speed limits are in effect as school is back in session
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – Kiddos are returning to school this week throughout the Twin City, and keeping them safe is a top priority. Under Illinois law, motorists are prohibited from driving faster than 20 mph while passing a school zone on a school day when children are present. Bloomington Police Department’s Public Information Officer,…… MORE
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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…