If you were to guess what professional sports team’s Illinois license plate is the best selling, you’re likely to be surprised. … MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Bed Blitz reaches goal of $10,000
The West Bloomington Revitalization Project and YouthBuild McLean County announced its donation goal has been met for the annual Bed Blitz event.… MORE
Illinois motorcycle group teaming with a county sheriff for ‘Green Ice Initiative’
An Illinois motorcycle group and a county sheriff have joined together on the “Green Ice Initiative” to spread the word about the dangers of grass clippings on roadways.… MORE
State searching for contractors to build $230 million veterans home in Quincy
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs will soon be looking for contractors to build a $230 million veterans home in Quincy.… MORE
Connect Transit Board to vote Tuesday on electric bus contract
Administrators for Bloomington-Normal’s public transit system want to move ahead with plans to order battery and electric-powered buses even though some critics want the transit system to hold off on the purchases.… MORE
Bloomington Council considers delivery, curbside alcohol pick-up like Normal’s new rules
Bloomington businesses would be able to deliver alcohol to their customers and provide curbside pick-up if the city council approves a liquor code change.… MORE
Woodford County Coroner seeking re-election
Woodford County Coroner Tim Ruestman has announced his candidacy for re-election.… MORE
New equipment ready for play at O’Neil Park
A school on Bloomington’s west side celebrated being back in session and welcomed a revitalized playground across the street.… MORE
Illinois to host 50 car seat safety checks as part of National Child Passenger Safety Week
There are still chances to get your car into one of the dozens of free events going on this week to ensure your car seat is properly installed. … MORE
Illinois State Fair officials reflecting on ‘lessons learned’ about performers
Illinois State Fair officials touted a banner year for this year’s agricultural expo in Springfield, but they also reflected on lessons learned about selecting performers for the state fairs.… 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…