As the Coronavirus vaccine rollout continues worldwide, many researchers are trying to determine long-term side effects and the vaccination’s longevity.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
IHSA releases 2021 schedule
The Illinois High School Association on Wednesday released the sports schedule for the remainder of the school year.… MORE
MCHD: More opportunities to receive vaccine with new partnership
Residents will see increased opportunities to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as the McLean County Health Department partners with Carle BroMenn Medical Center.… MORE
Connect Transit announces three possible sites for Downtown Bloomington transfer center
There are three final site candidates for a new Connect Transit transfer center in downtown Bloomington.… MORE
Witnesses recount hearing gunfire during second day of testimony in Bloomington murder trial
Several people who heard gunfire during a 2018 triple murder took the stand in McLean County on Tuesday. Sydney Mays is charged with first degree murder and attempted murder in the shooting that killed three and seriously injured a child.… MORE
30 new cases of coronavirus in McLean County; 43 recover
The McLean County Health Department Wednesday reported 30 new cases of COVID-19.… MORE
PATH Crisis in need of volunteers as call center experiences uptick in calls
A Bloomington call center needs volunteers as many people deal with emotional issues tied to COVID-19.… MORE
Second ‘Beyond Hello’ pot shop opens in Twin Cities
A multi-state adult use cannabis dispensary is planting additional roots in the Twins Cities. Jushi Holdings opened a second ‘Beyond Hello’ location in Bloomington on Tuesday.… MORE
Man charged in Twin-Cities sexual assault released on bond
An Indiana man has posted bond and was released Tuesday morning from the McLean County Jail on charges he sexually assaulted a teenager at a party in Normal.… MORE
Elected leaders in Normal signal they’re against raising water rates this year
People living in Normal probably won’t be digging deeper into their pockets to pay for their water bills this year.… 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…