A financial watchdog says there is too much wasteful spending going on across the nation when it comes to federal grants.… MORE
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Willow Street in Normal to close for pavement work
Beginning Monday there will be a lane reduction on Willow Street at Normal Avenue.… MORE
Uptown developer getting tax breaks finds luring upscale eatery an elusive goal
An Uptown Normal developer receiving tax breaks and other financial aid from the town government is having a difficult time attracting a fine dining restaurant to the area, so it’s asking the town council Monday night for permission to market a smaller space to lure an upscale eatery.… MORE
New program makes soaking up the sun easy
As the summer heats up, residents in Bloomington-Normal can catch some rays at a discounted price.… MORE
10th annual Lincoln’s Festival on Route 66 brings history to life
With history on the roadways, Abraham Lincoln fans can now cruise into history with the 10th annual Lincoln’s Festival on Route 66.… MORE
5th annual Route 66 run aiming to raise over $2,000
With history as its background, runners through central Illinois can embark on the 5th annual get your 6.6 on route 66 run with a fundraising goal of over $2,000.… MORE
Riley Drive triple homicide suspect to be extradited to McLean County
The suspect in June’s Riley Drive triple homicide was taken into custody in Milwaukee Thursday night. However, he won’t be returning to McLean County immediately.… MORE
McDonald’s salads linked to 90 cases of cyclosporiasis
By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – State health officials are investigating dozens of food poisoning cases in Illinois possibly linked to eating salad at McDonald’s, but the state’s top doctor said it may be more widespread. The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating about 90 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by…… MORE
Local designer shaping Governor’s Mansion renovations
By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Stop and smell the Roses has always been an old saying, but for one Bloomington native that has turned into a life long dream. With the seed being planted in 4-H, one local florist didn’t know what she would be doing then would blossom into the face of the Governors…… MORE
Riley Drive murder suspect arrested in Milwaukee
Bloomington police say the man wanted for the shooting deaths of three men on Riley Drive last month has been arrested in Milwaukee.… 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…