The McLean County Museum of History closed its doors on March 14, 2020 due to COVID-19. But some good news this week as the museum will reopen May 1.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
MCHD analyzes COVID numbers with local hospitals, 25 residents hospitalized
As of Wednesday, local health officials said there were 61 McLean County residents in the hospital due to COVID. In Thursday’s update, that number dropped to 25.
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FEMA assisting families affected by COVID-19
Those who lost loved ones due to COVID-19 can receive funeral reimbursements through a Federal Emergency Management Agency program.… MORE
Flooding at McLean County Sheriff’s Office causes shutdown of some key functions
A busted pipe caused some flooding at the McLean County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, forcing the closure of some sheriff’s office operations.… MORE
Court records reveal details of case against driver in fatal McLean County crash
Reckless homicide charges filed after the death of a McLean County road worker last June allege the driver had taken a muscle relaxer before the fatal crash.… MORE
Free bulk waste and brush pickup in Bloomington starts next week
Free bulk waste pickup for Bloomington residents is returning to its regularly scheduled time period this year after being delayed in 2020 due to COVID.… MORE
Illinois sees jump in identity theft, ISU cyber security professor offers tips on how to keep your accounts safe
If you’ve been the target of identity theft, you’re not alone.… MORE
A sign of the times, ISU’s student newspaper moves from print to all-online service
Illinois State University’s student newspaper has published its final print edition. The Vidette had been published in print for 133 years.… MORE
Bloomington Normal Laborers Local 362 honors Workers’ Memorial Day
Wednesday the Bloomington and Normal Trades & Labor Assembly marked Workers’ Memorial Day, honoring those who lost their lives on the job.… MORE
Hy-Vee pharmacies now offering free COVID-19 vaccines without appointments
All Hy-Vee pharmacy locations will now offer free COVID-19 vaccines with no appointment necessary. … 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…