Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday announced the deployment of additional Illinois National Guard members to assist with COVID-19 vaccination efforts in McLean County.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
City’s online payment and billing service down later this week for transition to new system
The City of Bloomington’s billing and online payment system is getting a new look later this week and there are a few things to know from City Manager Tim Gleason.… MORE
27 new coronavirus cases reported in McLean County
McLean County health officials Tuesday reported 27 new cases of COVID-19.… MORE
Coroner identifies Bloomington man in weekend shooting
A 26-year-old Bloomington man has been identified as the victim of a shooting that happened Sunday night on the city’s east side.… MORE
Harmon: We’re going to have to look at deep cuts
Suddenly, Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) has more seniority among legislative leaders than the Speaker of the House and the Senate Minority Leader. And he is just beginning his second year.… MORE
Bloomington’s Carrillo finds council opposed to police funding cuts
A Bloomington alderwoman is calling for a debate about reducing police funding even as elected leaders and staff approach the final stages of a multi-month budget process for the next fiscal year.… MORE
More in-person learning for District 87 students later this month
District 87 on Monday announced to families that in-person instruction will increase for hybrid students beginning Tuesday, March 30.… MORE
Gas prices on the rise across the state
In the past week, gas prices in Illinois have climbed 4.8 cents per gallon, averaging $2.88 per gallon today.… MORE
Can you spread COVID-19 after receiving the vaccine?
According to a Bloomington Doctor, health experts are waiting for more answers on if an individual can spread COVID-19 after receiving the vaccine.… MORE
Back deck catches fire at downtown Bloomington restaurant
Fire crews were called Monday morning to Brass Pig Smoke & Ale House for a fire coming from the rear of the building.… 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…