Veteran McLean County Board member Paul Segobiano is exploring his political options after his defeat in Tuesday’s Democratic Primary, and he’s not ruling out a challenge this fall to the candidate who soundly defeated him.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Bolingbrook man charged with sexual assault
A man from suburban Chicago faces charges he sexually assaulted a woman he met online.… MORE
Hopedale woman uses own experiences to help others grieve
A Tazewell County woman is sharing her story to help others through the grieving process.… MORE
IWU finance expert: Market drop ‘a blip’
A local economics expert is advising people not to panic over a drop in the stock market.… MORE
Federal funding measure approved to avoid government shutdown
The U.S. House has approved a $1.3 trillion bill to fund the federal government, but it’s unclear whether the Senate can pass the legislation ahead of a government shutdown deadline on Friday night.… MORE
Franklin Avenue in Bloomington to close
Effective Monday through Wednesday, the nortbound traffic lane on Franklin Avenue between Emerson and Beecher will be closed to thru traffic for a contractor water main project.… MORE
Clinton High School student identified in DeWitt County crash
The DeWitt County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the Clinton High School student who was killed in a crash on Thursday.… MORE
‘Welcoming city’ backers plan fast at Bloomington City Hall
Several local groups supporting immigrants’ rights are coming forward to pressure Bloomington city leaders to restart discussions about a welcoming city ordinance.… MORE
Clinton High School student dies in DeWitt County crash
A single-vehicle crash in DeWitt County has killed a Clinton High School student.… MORE
CIAM executive seeks change of judge in arena theft case
Lawyers in the case of former downtown arena executives charged with defrauding Bloomington taxpayers of $1.1 million have yet to settle on a judge to preside over the trials.… 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…