Local laborers will gather to celebrate on Monday under the backdrop of a contentious battle with the governor.… MORE
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Medical marijuana advocate to negotiate with Rauner on extension
Gov. Bruce Rauner and one of his biggest Democratic critics have agreed to negotiate an extension of the medical marijuana program.… MORE
Light the Night event helps bicyclists illuminate themselves at night
Organizers of the third-annual Light the Night event are trying to help out those who don’t want to shell out a lot of money for bike lights.… MORE
MCHD confirms mumps cases in county
It’s not an outbreak, but the McLean County Health Department has found the mumps in the county.… MORE
Alleged downtown attacker ruled unfit for trial
The man accused of stabbing two people and beating another in downtown Bloomington on Aug. 19 has been ruled unfit to stand trial.… MORE
Marcfirst worried about state budget impasse
Organizations that provide help for those with developmental disabilities are still waiting for state lawmakers to figure out a budget.… MORE
Durbin backs Iran deal
Democrats in the U.S. Senate have enough votes to uphold a preserve the Iran nuclear deal, but U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is aiming for a higher goal.… MORE
Coliseum takes operating loss during first quarter
The U.S. Cellular Coliseum operated at a loss during the first quarter of the 2016 fiscal year.… MORE
Barickman: Child care cut creates dilemma for families
By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) said the Rauner administration’s attempt to limit who is eligible for state-subsidized child care will create some tough choices for low-income families. Barickman told WJBC’s Scott Laughlin some families might decide to quit their jobs because they can’t afford the cost of day care, but…… MORE
Illinois House overrides heroin bill veto
What was touted as landmark, comprehensive legislation to attack Illinois’ heroin problem has survived a governor’s veto, so far.… 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…