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
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
The Republican candidate for Illinois Attorney General pledges her independence despite Gov. Bruce Rauner’s endorsement.… MORE
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
A popular almond milk has been recalled due to having a possibility of containing milk.… MORE
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
Eastbound W. Beaufort Street between Broadway Avenue and Uptown Circle will be closed for concrete pavement repairs beginning at 6 a.m. Monday.… MORE
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 States Attorney is investigating a video posted on social media that depicted a dog being abused.… MORE
McLean County Sheriff’s Police have beefed up security at the Law and Justice Center since a man in mid-July smuggled a knife into a courtroom and stabbed himself after he was convicted of child molestation.… MORE
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.” …
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…
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…
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…