A 21-year-old Normal man stands accused of firing a weapon during a shooting in 2022.… MORE
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Normal native Leah Marlene to launch new E.P. on Friday
A Normal native, formally in the top three on American Idol, is out with new music on Friday.… MORE
Illinoisans rally for higher wages as lawmakers return to Springfield
With lawmakers back in Springfield, it’s the season for rallies at the Lincoln statue outside the Capitol.… MORE
Aaron Rossi pleads guilty in federal court to fraud and false tax return charges
By WMBD-TV PEORIA – After months of denials, several civil lawsuits and a federal grand jury, the world found out Tuesday that Aaron Rossi, once a local wunderkind, lied and committed fraud regarding a Bloomington medical practice. Rossi, 39, pleaded guilty to mail fraud and filing a false tax return at Peoria’s federal courtroom, just days before…… MORE
Rivian plans to unveil a new cheaper vehicle in March
Rivian Automotive plans to launch a cheaper electric vehicle in March. … MORE
Eastview Christian Church announces new lead Pastor
A new season is on the horizon for one of the largest churches in McLean County. … MORE
Two Illinois Republicans running for Congress visit Southern Border
Two Illinois Republicans, both competing in the March 19 primary, broadcast Monday afternoon from Eagle Pass, Texas, to call for completion of the border wall.… MORE
Bloomington police reminding drivers to stay sober for big game
The Super Bowl is fast approaching, and Bloomington police are warning football fans about the dangers of impaired driving.… MORE
Illinois State Rep. removes traffic stop bill from consideration
A State Representative is no longer moving a bill forward that would have restricted traffic stops.… MORE
Caterpillar reports record-breaking numbers in 2023
By WMBD-TV IRVING, Texas – Caterpillar Inc. announced that it made record-breaking profits in 2023 on Monday. According to Caterpillar, the full-year sales and revenues in 2023 were $67.1 billion. This is up 13% compared to the $59.4 billion from 2022. Caterpillar’s full-year profits were also up to $20.12 per share, this is compared to…… 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…