Mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been found in Bloomington.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Peoria and NY Catholic Church leaders in war of words over Archbishop Sheen’s remains
A battle within the Catholic Church over the remains of famed Archbishop Fulton Sheen does not appear to be over despite a recent New York court ruling.… MORE
NPD: Robbers hold up Circle K in north Normal
Normal Police are looking for two people who allegedly held up a convenience store and gas station on the north end of town.… MORE
Rep. Brady cautiously backs Rauner’s plan for massive infrastructure bill
State Rep. Dan Brady believes anything’s possible, given the sight of an American president meeting with North Korea’s dictator. However, the Bloomington Republican has his doubts whether Gov. Bruce Rauner can make good on his promise to invest billions of dollars on roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects by shepherding a massive capital bill through the legislature.… MORE
Lawmaker opinions vary on the success of US-North Korea summit
Following the historic summit between President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, the North Korean leader told the president he is willing to move toward complete denuclearization.… MORE
Bloomington to expand its cultural focus beyond downtown
Bloomington aldermen have unanimously agreed to expand the promotion of cultural activities on a city-wide basis instead of just the downtown area.… MORE
BPD’s Chief Wheeler seeks public’s help to solve double homicide
Bloomington’s new police chief is asking for the public’s help to solve a double murder that happened early Sunday morning on the city’s east side.… MORE
Red Cross seeking additional blood donors
The American Red Cross is seeking new blood donors following a decline in recurring donors.… MORE
Coroner identifies victims in Orchard Street shooting
The McLean County Coroner’s Office has identified the two victims of a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning.… MORE
HSHM receives over $155,000 during May Community Challenge
Home Sweet Home Ministries reached a new record for donations during the organization’s May Community Challenge.… 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…