Illinois’ federal delegation is trying to get Route 66 a new federal designation – and permanent upkeep dollars.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Normal to unveil proposed recycling rules for landlords at Thursday meeting
The Normal Town Council is only weeks away from deciding whether to accelerate the town’s recycling efforts.… MORE
UPDATED: Child critically wounded in shooting that killed three men on Riley Drive
Bloomington Police said a four-year old boy was in critical condition with a gunshot wound after a shooting Monday afternoon that killed three men.… MORE
Three people killed in latest Twin-Cities shooting
Three people have been killed and fourth person was injured in a shooting at an apartment complex on Bloomington’s east side.… MORE
Gleason chosen to become Bloomington city manager
The choice as the next Bloomington city manager holds a similar role in Decatur.… MORE
Daniel: Entire teacher pay schedule must be reviewed with new minimum salary
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel says the district will likely be able to fund increased minimum teacher salaries recently imposed by the state, at least right away.… MORE
Bloomington seeks beautiful homes and buildings
The City of Bloomington Citizen’s Beautification Committee is looking for well-kept homes and businesses for its annual Beautification Awards.… MORE
NY Catholic Church tries again to prevent transfer of Sheen’s remains to Peoria
The legal wrangling isn’t over between Central Illinois and New York Catholics about the final resting place for El Paso native, Archbishop Fulton Sheen.… MORE
Midwest Food Bank opens new location in Texas
A local organization is headed to the Lone Star State.… MORE
Special Olympians come to town to spread their joy
Special Olympians gathering Friday night at Illinois State University’s Hancock Stadium were experiencing the thrill of victory even before their competitions. … 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…