Trade wars and the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic are just a couple of things that could change swing farmers’ votes in the upcoming election.… MORE
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Congressman LaHood thinks the U.S. will know results on election day
When it comes down to the Presidential election, less than a week away, one Central Illinois Congressman says he thinks the United States will know the results on election day. … MORE
Renner selects candidate for Ward 7 council seat
Mayor Tari Renner has selected Mollie Ward to fill the Ward 7 Bloomington City Council seat that will be vacated by Scott Black at the end of this month.… MORE
Eureka woman charged with severe beating, home invasion in Normal
A Eureka woman is being held in the McLean County Jail for a home invasion and beating that happened last Sunday in Normal.… MORE
Public arts commission is formed in Bloomington, council also approves annual Juneteenth event
The Bloomington City Council created a public arts commission Monday night, although there was disagreement among council members whether tax dollars should be spent on art.… MORE
Bloomington mayoral hopeful believes his youth is a plus
A Bloomington man believes his youth gives him a fresh perspective as he enters the race to become the city’s next next mayor.… MORE
42 new COVID cases in McLean County; Rolling positivity rate above 5%
The rolling positivity rate in McLean County is now 5.4% as local health officials Tuesday reported 42 new cases of coronavirus.… MORE
IDPH reports 4,729 new coronavirus cases, 17 additional deaths
The state’s public health director has made national news.… MORE
It’s National Pumpkin Day, Illinois top producer in US
You’ll see plenty of pumpkins around with Halloween this weekend and Illinois has maintained its pumpkin power as the highest producing state in the U.S.… MORE
IESA, IHSA could require mandatory masks for players
According to the Illinois Elementary Association’s top official, no wrestling and mandatory masks on basketball players could be some of the changes announced this week.… 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…