McLean County’s new state’s attorney said local law enforcement might have to think out-of-the-box to combat gang violence.… MORE
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State leaders aim to curb Illinois’ college brain drain
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed into law a pair of bills aimed at curbing Illinois’ brain drain that’s resulted in sharp enrollment declines at the state’s public universities and community colleges.… MORE
Firefighters report Bloomington diesel spill contained
Bloomington firefighters and public works employees are busy cleaning a diesel fuel spill on the city’s south side.… MORE
Sounds of gun loading lead to arrest of Bloomington man
Bloomington police say the sounds of a gun being loaded led to the arrest of a Bloomington man early Tuesday morning.… MORE
Assistant county administrator Knapp chosen as McLean Co. state’s attorney
McLean County’s new state’s attorney is only moving one block to his new office.… MORE
Knapp Named New McLean Co State’s Attorney
McLean County has a new state’s attorney.… MORE
Alderman Black: City spends too much time worrying about Lake Bloomington residents
Bloomington aldermen are not interested in further discussions about providing representation on the city council for residents of Lake Bloomington, north of the Twin-Cities.… MORE
Ward 8 council hopeful Crabill wants to ‘grow local’ by aiding small businesses
A second person has announced plans to run for the Bloomington City Council seat held by departing Alderman Diana Hauman.… MORE
Back to school means back to fall sports
The start of school is also the start of high school sports. … MORE
New Unit 5 board member hears call to action after service on citizens committee
Kelly Pyle took her seat as a Unit 5 School Board member at the August 8 board meeting. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Unit 5’s newest school board member and two other recently appointed members have a common link. They were all members of the district’s Citizen’s Advisory Council. Kelly Pyle,…… MORE
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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…