Bloomington Police are asking for information from the public after a bicycle hit and run Friday morning. … MORE
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El Nino already bringing warmer temps in Illinois
By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – If you’re not shoveling as much snow this winter, you can thank El Nino. State climatologist Jim Angel said with such a strong El Nino event in the Pacific Ocean this winter, the jet stream will likely stay to the north of Illinois, meaning you won’t be subject…… MORE
Market Street rail project again delayed
The Market Street railroad bridge project on Bloomington’s west side has been delayed yet again.… MORE
Fox Lake cop details still emerging
From allegedly trying to have a local official killed to creating imaginary bad guys to mask his own suicide to embezzling to news that his widow and at least one child are being investigated, the story of Fox Lake Police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz – which has embarrassed police who once honored him in death – has angles for everybody.… MORE
Bloomington burglary victims can reclaim stolen property
Police will be allowing victims of recent residential burglaries to reclaim their stolen property.… MORE
Durbin accuses Ryan of backtracking on immigration
The new U.S. House Speaker is promising not to bring up immigration legislation two years after making a speech in Chicago calling for a comprehensive reform bill.… MORE
Bloomington to take another shot at enterprise zone
The Bloomington City Council will vote on a new enterprise zone proposal at Monday night’s meeting.… MORE
Former Pittsburgh mayor Tom Murphy shares his insights
The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council brought in Pittsburgh’s former mayor Thursday night to share some insights into how cities can improve their urban development.… MORE
Report: Quinn looking at rematch with Rauner
If former Gov. Pat Quinn is looking for a rematch with Gov. Bruce Rauner in 2018, history isn’t on his side.… MORE
Heyworth woman seeking item donations for Veterans Day
A local woman wants to help residents say thank you to those who have served the country this Veterans Day. … 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…