Alexandra Burgos lives on through her parents’ work. Rafael and Milagros Burgos attended a Moms Demand Action rally on the Capitol steps in Springfield Tuesday. … MORE
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Man found dead in a ditch in McLean County; investigation underway
An investigation is ongoing after a man was found dead in a ditch in McLean County Tuesday morning. … MORE
Road reopened after gas leak in Pontiac
By WMBD-TV PONTIAC – The Pontiac Police Department encouraged residents to avoid part of Howard Street due to a gas leak on Tuesday. According to Pontiac Police Assistant Chief Brad Baird, The Pontiac Fire Department first received the call about the leak at 9:54 a.m. A company was installing internet cable along the roadway when…… MORE
Pair arrested in Normal for Bloomington shooting Monday evening
A man from Normal and a woman from Chicago stand accused of playing a role in a shits fire incident on Monday.… MORE
A new downtown coming to Bloomington
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council unanimously voted to approve the revamping of the city’s downtown. The project will increase accessibility to community members of all walks of life, and update infrastructure. Cody Hendricks, Ward 6 city councilman, said it’s time for Bloomington to invest in itself. “I think people just see that…… MORE
All In For Wesleyan Fundraiser sets record with $2.7M in donations
Illinois Wesleyan University set a record during the University’s annual All In for Wesleyan fundraising campaign.… MORE
Prices increase slightly at the pump amid a potential war in the Middle East
Amid a potential war in the Middle East, prices at the up are up $0.4 cents per gallon over the past week.… MORE
New circus show coming to Illinois State University
By WMBD-TV NORMAL – The Gamma Phi Circus at Illinois State University announced their 2024 production “The Magic of Musicals” is ready for public viewing later this month. The performance starts at 7 p.m. on April 19 at ISU’s CEFCU Arena. The new act features “acrobatics and stunning displays of grace and flexibility” to the…… MORE
Tazewell Health Dept. gives tips on measles as cases rise
By WMBD-TV TAZEWELL COUNTY – As measles cases are rising in Illinois, Tazewell County Health Department is informing residents how to prevent the spread on their Facebook page. For starters, the best way to prevent the spread of measles is the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine. But what about those who can’t take the vaccine, like infants?…… MORE
Bloomington art galleries celebrating Slow Art Day
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – More than 20 local art galleries participated in Slow Art Day. Slow Art Day is meant for people to come into art galleries and take a slow look at art. Rather than getting through as much art as you can, you’re meant to take in a piece that draws you in.…… MORE
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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…