Some Bloomington High School students canceled a scheduled protest on Wednesday over the firing of a popular teacher after school administrators told them they be would face discipline for skipping class.… MORE
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Farmers ‘collateral damage’ in trade dispute, says Ill. Farm Bureau policy expert
An Illinois Farm Bureau policy expert is calling on quick action to resolve the trade dispute between the U.S. and China. … MORE
Illinois Wesleyan University collects almost $715,000 in donations
Illinois Wesleyan University wrapped up its sixth annual “All in for Wesleyan” campaign with almost $715,000.… MORE
Normal’s Cummings: Annual luncheon not the best way to honor Rev. King
As the world marks 50 years since Rev. Martin Luther King’s assassination, local leaders are looking for new ways to celebrate the civil rights leader’s birthday in January.… MORE
Local author set to discuss Hendricks murder trial on TV
A local author says he’s curious about what information is presented in a television show this weekend about a 35-year-old murder case.… MORE
Illinois Wesleyan asks alumni and supporters to ‘give back’
Alumni, parents and friends of the university are encouraged to take part in this year’s ‘think bigger’ theme by giving back to the school to impact the lives of current and future students.… MORE
State Farm cuts auto rates for Illinois drivers
Illinois drivers covered by Bloomington’s State Farm Insurance will pay lower premiums starting next month.… MORE
Record cold ushers in April
Illinois has never seen an April chill like this.… MORE
OSF, YMCA, Easterseals collaborating to construct new YMCA facility
OSF HealthCare is working with Easterseals Central Illinois and the Bloomington-Normal YMCA to construct a new facility for the Y.… MORE
Tri-Valley renovations intended to bolster security
Tri-Valley High School’s planned facelift is about much more than appearance.… 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…