Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees is considering an increase in costs for students.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Woman hospitalized after Thursday car vs. train crash near Bloomington
A 19-year-old woman had “serious injuries,” according to the sheriff, after a train vs. car crash east of Bloomington Thursday.… MORE
MCHD reports 2 COVID-related deaths; 78 new cases of coronavirus
The McLean County Health Department on Friday reported two additional coronavirus related deaths, bringing the number of lives lost to 208.… MORE
Rep. Davis is confident in Pres. Biden’s goal of 200 million vaccines in first 100-days
After touring the mass vaccination site in Bloomington earlier this week, Central Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis thinks President Joe Biden’s goal of administering 200 million does of the COVID-19 vaccine is obtainable in his first 100-days in office.… MORE
Local health officials urge caution for the holiday weekend
With warm weather and Easter this weekend, the McLean County Health Department is urging residents to be cautious as the fight against COVID-19 continues.… MORE
Outdoor dining begins in Uptown Normal
With the weather getting warmer this weekend, the Town of Normal has resumed outdoor dining throughout the Uptown business district.… MORE
BPD: 2 in custody for October 2020 homicide; 1 suspect at large
Two men were arrested Wednesday in connection to a homicide that happened in October 2020 on Bloomington’s west side.… MORE
77 new cases of COVID-19 in McLean County
The McLean County Health Department reported 77 new cases of coronavirus Thursday.… MORE
Ex-Congressman Ray LaHood settles criminal probe that he illegally received foreign money
Former Central Illinois Congressman Ray LaHood concealed from authorities that he accepted $50,000 in foreign money while serving as Secretary of Transportation in the Obama Administration, the U.S. Department of Justice reported Wednesday.… MORE
Former mayor Rich Buchanan dies
Buchanan served two terms as mayor from 1977 to 1985. Before that, Buchanan was elected to two terms as alderman.… 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…