A change to Bloomington’s sick leave buyback program is being put on hold for at least two months.… MORE
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State lawmakers paint bleak picture to child care assistance providers
State lawmakers are painting a bleak picture when it comes to a possible solution to the state’s budget impasse.… MORE
OSF shoe drive collects over 3,300 pounds of shoes
The 13th annual OSF St. Joseph Medical Center shoe drive to benefit Home Sweet Home Ministries was yet another success this year.… MORE
BPD investigating armed robbery at AT&T store
Four suspects are wanted by Bloomington police for alleged involvement in an armed robbery Sunday afternoon at Midwest Cellular, an AT&T authorized retailer located at 1006 JC Parkway in Bloomington.… MORE
Rep. Davis: White House advisory panel to challenge, help schools
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is urging colleges and universities to avoid the temptation to raise tuition to the point where they price some students out of the system.… MORE
Daniel: Unit 5 watching salary hikes to avoid pension fines
Unit 5 has paid nearly a $250,000 in fines because of a 10-year-old law meant to keep pensions from spiking before retirement.… MORE
Renovation work begins at Illinois Executive Mansion
The repairs are underway on the Executive Mansion’s roof.
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Bloomington to consider Green Top Grocery incentive, sick leave buyback changes
A property tax abatement and sales tax rebate package for the future Green Top Grocery co-op is scheduled to come up for a vote Monday at the Bloomington City Council meeting.… MORE
Badges for Life blood donation campaign begins
Eligible blood donors in Bloomington-Normal are being asked to roll up their sleeves and partner with local first responders this week in the 17th annual American Red Cross Badges for Life blood donation campaign.… MORE
Salvation Army posts successful summer fan drive
The Salvation Army of McLean County gave away 568 fans this year during their summer fan drive, up from 355 last year.… 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…