Local health officials provided an update on the COVID-19 vaccine and its distribution.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Brush and bulk waste collection delayed in Bloomington
Because of the large amount of brush generated as a result of the snow and ice events that took place during the first few days of January, Bloomington brush and bulk waste collection will follow a modified schedule until crews can catch up with the demand.… MORE
BPD investigating Sunday morning shooting
One person was hurt after a shooting in Bloomington early Sunday.… MORE
State health officials announce 4,776 new cases of coronavirus
The Illinois Department of Public Health Monday reported 4,776 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus and 53 additional deaths.… MORE
MCHD reports 10 more coronavirus-related deaths; 278 new cases
The McLean County Health Department on Monday reported 10 additional COVID-related deaths, bringing the number of lives lost to 131.… MORE
Can you get COVID-19 after receiving the vaccine?
As the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out continues worldwide to prevent the virus from spreading, a Bloomington Doctor says there is still a slim chance a person can get COVID-19 despite being vaccinated.… MORE
Former WJBC farm director Art Sechrest passes away
Former WJBC farm director Art Sechrest passed away Monday at age 82.… MORE
IDPH reports 9,277 new cases of coronavirus
The Illinois Department of Public Health Friday reported 9,277 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus and126 additional deaths.… MORE
From Corn to hand sanitizer: Local group donates almost 400 gallons to local schools
To help combat the COVID-19 pandemic, McLean County Ag in the Classroom is donating almost 400 gallons of hand sanitizer to schools in McLean County made from locally produced Corn.… MORE
5 more COVID-related deaths reported in McLean County; Positivity rate above 11%
Local health officials Friday reported five additional McLean County residents have died from COVID-19 complications.… 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…