Effective immediately, Miller Street between Western Avenue and Livingston Street will be closed to thru traffic for sewer repairs.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
GOP attorney general hopeful stays out of local immigration debate
The so-called ‘welcoming’ resolution to calm deportation fears of undocumented immigrants divided the Bloomington City Council, and the Republican running for Illinois Attorney General won’t offer an opinion on the issue that’s dividing local leaders.… MORE
Karls: Decision to demolish Camp Humiston Pool wasn’t made lightly
The Camp Humiston Memorial Pool in Pontiac has been demolished, despite the efforts of a group of local protesters urging the city to keep the pool standing.… MORE
GOP attorney general hopeful declares independence from Rauner
The Republican candidate for Illinois Attorney General pledges her independence despite Gov. Bruce Rauner’s endorsement.… MORE
Rape suspect tased at courthouse while fleeing from deputies
After a flurry of security-related incidents in the past couple of weeks at the McLean County Law and Justice Center, two deputies suffered minor injuries when a man wanted on a sex crime tried to run from them Thursday.… MORE
Vanilla Almond Breeze milk recalled due to connection of containing milk
A popular almond milk has been recalled due to having a possibility of containing milk.… MORE
Biaggi’s serving up new restaurant on Route 9 and Airport Rd.
By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A mouth watering restaurant in Bloomington announced the construction of a new restaurant starting in the spring. Biaggi’s Restorante Italiano, which started in Bloomington 20 years ago, announced the purchase of six acres of land on the northeast corner of Route 9 and Airport Rd. “[The new resturant] will have…… MORE
West Beaufort Street in Normal to close
Eastbound W. Beaufort Street between Broadway Avenue and Uptown Circle will be closed for concrete pavement repairs beginning at 6 a.m. Monday.… MORE
Mayor Renner: leaders still have communication problems
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner does not agree with a departing alderman’s contention that the city’s elected leaders don’t respect each other’s talents and strengths.… MORE
DeWitt County Facebook video finds investigation after alleged dog abuse
DeWitt County States Attorney is investigating a video posted on social media that depicted a dog being abused.… 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…