The Illinois High School Association has decided to go ahead with the upcoming basketball season, going against the wishes of the governor and state public health officials.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Local officials will be pushing out a campaign to buy local, support local
Normal Mayor Chris Koos says many local small businesses and restaurants are concerned about the possibility of another COVID shutdown.… MORE
Financial Advisor: Market volatility due to a variety of issues
Between a lack of a second stimulus and election uncertainty, one Central Illinois advisor says with a week until the election, markets are going to be rocky.… MORE
Rep. Brady: “Election night will look different”
Election night will look different this year, according to one Central Illinois lawmaker.… MORE
2 additional COVID-related deaths in McLean County
The McLean County Health Department Wednesday reported two additional coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the county’s number of lives lost to 36.… MORE
Free rides to continue on Connect Transit buses
With no end in sight to the COVID-19 pandemic, Connect Transit will continue providing free bus service.… MORE
Gleason: Expected Mayor Renner’s decision to not seek third term
Last week, Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner announced he would not be running for a third term.… MORE
Coalition of religious and union leaders push for graduated income tax
With a week to go before the election, State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) and a coalition of religious and union leaders Tuesday urged people to vote for the constitutional amendment for a graduated income tax.… MORE
Pritzker, IDPH announce updated safety guidelines for winter sports
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday announced updated guidance for youth and adult recreational sports.… MORE
Local police remind motorists about school zone safety
Several schools in Bloomington-Normal have resumed in-person instruction and local police are reminding motorists about school zone safety.… 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…