The Miller Park Zoo is one of many places that has been impacted by the ongoing pandemic, and while some of the numbers are down, the zoo’s director said “I’ll take it.”… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Salvation Army looking for new coats for the annual coat drive
The Salvation Army of McLean County has started their annual coat drive; however, things are different this year due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.… MORE
Supplemental ballots to be mailed Monday as Bloomington election officials correct early voting error
The Bloomington Election Commission says it has a solution after ballot errors halted early voting a week ago.… MORE
ISU won’t cancel spring break next year despite COVID concerns
Illinois State University won’t be canceling spring break next semester.… MORE
2 more COVID-related deaths in McLean County
The McLean County Health Department Friday reported two additional coronavirus-related deaths.… MORE
Without federal relief, Peoria Charter owner says company will close
The president and owner of Peoria Charter Coach says the company will close in November if a federal relief package aimed to help struggling businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is not passed.… MORE
State COVID sites now require health insurance information, testing still free
There is a slight change regarding health insurance information at the COVID-19 testing site in Bloomington. But testing continues to be free for all individuals.… MORE
AARP, other senior groups want graduated income tax to pass
Seniors’ organizations want the graduated income tax amendment to pass.… MORE
Bloomington bike rider seriously hurt in crash
Bloomington Police said a bicycle rider suffered serious head injuries Tuesday afternoon when the bicycle crashed into a traffic light pole on the city’s east side.… MORE
Tuesday morning crash in Bloomington followed traffic stop with suspects fleeing from police
Police say the Tuesday morning accident that left one injured and a car split in two followed a traffic stop, with two suspects fleeing 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…