New data from Yelp shows many businesses and restaurants have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
State Farm to acquire GAINSCO in its first-ever acquisition
Bloomington-based State Farm is entering into an agreement with GAINSCO, Inc. to acquire the Texas-based company for approximately $400 million in cash.… MORE
HCC to host celebration of life for Gregg Chadwick
A leader at Heartland Community College who passed away last week will be celebrated and remembered Friday night.… MORE
Will State Sen. Barickman run for Gov.?
When it comes to running for governor, a local lawmaker said, “never say never.”… MORE
New Aldi opens in Bloomington
After 18 years, Aldi has relocated its Bloomington store to 907 Maple Hill Road.… MORE
Busy time for Illinois farmers
The Illinois Corn Growers Association is reminding people about farm safety as corn harvesting begins across the state.… MORE
19th McLean County resident dies from COVID complications
A 19th McLean County resident had died from COVID-19 complications.… MORE
Motorcycle accident in Carlock kills 47-year-old woman
One person is dead after a motorcycle accident Tuesday night in Carlock, according to McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder.… MORE
Mathy announces re-election bid for Bloomington City Council
Bloomington City Council member Jamie Mathy Wednesday announced he’ll seek a second term, citing unfinished business as his motivation to run next year.… MORE
Livingston County health officials report 5th COVID-related death
A fifth Livingston County resident has died from coronavirus complications.… 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…