Illinois State University plans to hold an open forum on Thursday for the vice president of academic affairs and provost nominee.… MORE
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Former Clinton Chief of Police passes away
A former longtime Chief of Police in DeWitt County passed away this week. … MORE
McLean County certifies two K9’s and handler
By WMBD-TV MCLEAN COUNTY – Three McLean County Emergency Management Agency employees earned new certifications from the National Search Dog Alliance last weekend. McLean Emergency Agency Facebook states that Handler Joan Brehm and K9’s Rip and Jessie passed their disaster certifications in Missouri. Rip is trained in live finds and Jessie is trained in human remains. Of course we…… MORE
Bloomington designated a Tree City USA Community for 38th year
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington was recognized again for their forestry by the Arbor Day Foundation on Monday. A Bloomington Parks and Recreation news release states that community was honored by the non-profit for a forestry department, a tree care ordinance, a community forestry plan with a $2 per capita budget allocation, and of course,…… MORE
The Baby Fold expansion leads to additional services, programming
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – The cutting of the ribbon signifies the start of a new center in Bloomington by the Normal-based nonprofit, The Baby Fold. “Trauma and the impacts of trauma has been rising in our community,” said the Vice President of Development & Public Relations Sam Guillory. “We want to make sure that our community…… MORE
Prices down at the pump over the past week
Over the past week, prices at the pump are down $0.06, averaging $3.90 today.… MORE
Carle BroMenn Resale Boutique using $240K in proceeds to purchase new hospital equipment
Community members who shopped at Carle BroMenn’s Resale Boutique helped bring in two hundred 40 thousand dollars in the past year.… MORE
Illinois State University Spring 2024 Commencement set for May 10-11
Illinois State University’s spring commencement will be held in five ceremonies at CEFCU Arena on May 10 and 11.… MORE
City of Bloomington announce spring bulk pick up dates
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington public works crews are gearing up for the Spring Bulk Waste Pickup in May. Bloomington Public Works Director Mose Rickey says public works crews will be out beginning May 6, and hope to finish by May 17, depending on the amount of material, weather and other factors. Crews will…… MORE
Local dog daycare giving back by dog washing
By WMBD-TV NORMAL – K-9 Country Club in Normal hosts a dog wash every month, then donates part of the proceeds to a local animal shelter. This month’s shelter is Pet Central Helps in Normal. The animal shelter will receive $20 from every $30 bath. Sophie Wedig with K-9 Country Club said it’s important to highlight local…… 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…