Lawyers for a community in southern Illinois are suing the state claiming state officials are withholding data that would help municipal officials prove a local uranium enrichment facility caused contamination.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington man charged in domestic violence incident, two officers injured
A Bloomington man remains in the McLean County jail on a high bond after allegedly abusing a female victim and running away from BPD, resulting in two officer injuries.… MORE
S&P report shows states preparing for rainy days as Illinois falls further behind
Reduced investment returns during a future recession won’t cripple state budgets, but state policy decisions ahead of a future recession might, according to a new report. … MORE
Indiana beats Illinois in race to offer online sports betting
Indiana had already beat Illinois in a race to allow sports wagering at the state’s ten casinos and on Thursday, the Hoosier State also beat the Land of Lincoln in launching sports betting online.… MORE
Congressman wants to talk trade not impeachment
A local Congressman says there’s nothing in the Ukraine transcript to add up to criminal charges – or impeachment.… MORE
Ex-McLean County prosecutor claims colleague sexually harassed him
A former McLean County Assistant State’s Attorney, who used to try sexual assault cases, is accused in a federal lawsuit of repeated sexual harassment against a co-worker.… MORE
Task force seeks consensus on cannabis sales in Bloomington
Task force members studying the possibility of allowing recreational marijuana sales in Bloomington said Thursday night they want more information before making recommendations to the city council.… MORE
Bloomington Democrat announces candidacy in 88th District
A Bloomington Democrat will try to unseat Republican Keith Sommer in the 88th Legislative District.… MORE
Schnucks to stop all tobacco sales starting next year
Schnucks announced Thursday that beginning next year it will end the sale of all tobacco products.… MORE
Bloomington business to host fundraiser for Hubbert’s family
A Bloomington business is hosting a fundraiser for the family of an employee that died 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…