Opponents in DeWitt County have asked for significant changes before a proposed wind turbine project moves forward.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
IDOT seeks to minimize inconvenience during Veterans Parkway road work
The goal of crews resurfacing a large section of Veterans Parkway starting next Monday is to cause as little disruption as possible for most drivers.… MORE
Bloomington council candidate sees signs of disrepair, calls for closer ties with Normal
Bloomington is showing signs of disrepair, and a candidate for alderman said his solutions to reverse the trend are aggressive marketing to land new businesses and closer ties to Normal.… MORE
Salvation Army water heater bursts, estimated $20,000 in repairs
After a water heater burst leading to pipelines in appliances, the Salvation Army is asking for the public’s help after an estimated $20,000 in repairs.… MORE
LaHood: Tariffs should be implemented carefully
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says tariffs have their place, but must be used carefully.… MORE
Analyst: Gasoline prices lowest in 75 days
A head of petroleum analysis with GasBuddy said gasolinee prices will drop when school gets back in session.… MORE
IDOT to start Veterans Parkway roadwork next Monday
The tens of thousands of motorists who drive on Veterans Parkway each day will soon see a major change in their commute.… MORE
Aldermen approve $610,000 arena elevator for patrons with disabilities
The last and most costly addition to bring Grossinger Motors Arena into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act won less-than-enthusiastic approval from the Bloomington City Council Monday night.… MORE
Green Top Grocery tabs Christa Kramer as next General Manager
With more than 1850 owners in the Twin Cities, Green Top Grocery has a new General Manager to aid in bringing in locally grown products to shoppers across central Illinois.… MORE
State Farm data ranks Illinois 3rd in theft claims
With the school bell set to ring in a month, those taking summer vacations may want to think twice about posting on social media.… 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…