An active criminal investigation is continuing at Heartland Community College to determine who launched what a spokesperson described as a “malicious” cyberattack against the school.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Expanded agriculture offerings win Heartland College board approval
The governing board for Heartland Community College is supporting plans for the school to expand its offerings in agriculture.… MORE
Town of Normal extends outdoor dining on private property
The Town of Normal is extending permission for outdoor dining on private commercial properties and permitting portable heaters in accordance with temporary outdoor heating guidelines until further notice.… MORE
Local George Floyd mural dedicated as Bloomington arts commission discussions continue
Bloomington City Council revisited the topic of a public arts commission that would fund local art projects, such as murals, statues, and sidewalk art throughout Bloomington. However, funding and spending was one area of concern.… MORE
Normal council backs trail extension partially funded by gas taxes
The Normal Town Council is willing to spend up to $241,000 in money the town receives from the state gasoline tax to cover some of the cost of a proposed Constitution Trail extension in west Normal.… MORE
Travel back on the rise despite COVID-19
According to a Central Illinois travel agent, travel is back on the rise despite the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.… MORE
November General Election two weeks away
The 2020 Presidential Election is right around the coroner, but many are wondering will we have a clear winner by November 4? … MORE
MCHD reports 31st COVID-related death
A woman in her 90s has died from COVID-19 complications, according to McLean County health officials.… MORE
Bloomington woman receives 23 years in prison for fatal stabbing
A Bloomington woman, who fatally stabbed a man in the heart two years ago, was sentenced Monday to 23-years in prison.… MORE
Local lawmaker says it could take weeks before election results are in
With more than 27 million votes cast by mail due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one state lawmaker says it could take weeks and months before officials’ results are confirmed.… 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…