Central Illinois Congressmen Rodney Davis and Darin Lahood have won reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
City and county leaders in Springfield have ticked off the governor
Reacting to Springfield and Sangamon County’s announcement that restaurant dining rooms may indeed remain open, the state’s chief executive was unambiguous.… MORE
IDPH reports 6,516 new cases of coronavirus, 68 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday reported 6,516 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 68 additional deaths.… MORE
Bloomington Police prepared incase things “turn for the worst” during election night
While cities across America are boarding up businesses amid election uncertainty, a plan is in place if things ‘turn for the worst,’ according to Bloomington’s Interim Police Chief.… MORE
McLean County Clerk provides last-minute tips for voting
As voters head to the Twin-Cities polls, McLean County’s Clerk provides some final recommendations for first-time voters.… MORE
Illinois’ two major cash crops almost finished with harvest
October is in the books for Illinois crops, and the harvest is almost done.… MORE
Eastland Mall owner files for bankruptcy
Eastland Mall’s parent company has officially filed for voluntary bankruptcy.… MORE
Twin City mayors react to COVID-19 mitigation efforts
New COVID-19 mitigations are closing indoor dining at restaurants just as some were starting to get back on their feet. Both mayors in Bloomington-Normal are voicing frustration over the governor’s decision.… MORE
Bloomington City Manager names interim fire chief
A Bloomington Fire Department veteran has been named the city’s interim fire chief.… MORE
Police probe Friday night shooting in Bloomington
A man was shot in the foot Friday night on the city’s east side, according to Bloomington police.… 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…