Illinois Wesleyan University on Monday announced Eric Jensen as its 19th president.… MORE
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Sangamon County Clerk: Don’t believe what’s said about voter analysis
One Illinois County Clerk said don’t believe what you read when it comes to alleged analysis of the county’s voter rolls by the Public Interest Legal Foundation.… MORE
Illinois lawmaker seeks to revive death penalty
It’s been more than four years since Illinois abolished capital punishment.… MORE
Peoria native, REO Speedwagon guitarist Richrath dies
Peoria native Gary Richrath, who was the lead guitarist for REO Speedwagon and who wrote many of their hits, has died at the age of 65.
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Bloomington City Council to vote on user fee study
The city of Bloomington is looking into bringing in a consulting firm to examine the fees it charges for certain services.… MORE
Festival of Trees making call for volunteers
The event might not be for another two months, but the Baby Fold is already seeking volunteers for the 22nd annual Festival of Trees.… MORE
Drivers reminded to be aware, patient of farming vehicles
Harvest season is underway, and that means slow moving farm vehicles will be popping up on the roadways. … MORE
Northpoint teacher publishes book on student teacher relationships
A Unit 5 teacher recently completed a book which focuses on to help create a better relationship between student teachers and their supervisors.… MORE
Report: Illinois must start move to renewable fuels to satisfy federal requirements
Illinois has plenty of wind.… MORE
Heffner: Police officers aware of dangers, will continue to serve community
As more and more U.S. police officers are killed in the line of duty, Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner said his department is more aware of the the possibility of being in dangerous situations. … 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…