The Salvation Army of McLean County gave away 568 fans this year during their summer fan drive, up from 355 last year.… MORE
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IDPH: First 2015 human West Nile case found
The first human West Nile Virus case in the state this year has been found.… MORE
CIRA partners with other groups on business marketing strategy
A coalition of local business groups will be releasing its findings next week as it looks to strengthen the area’s economic competitiveness.… MORE
Retired Judge Robb serving on commission to reduce prison population
Former 11th Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Elizabeth Robb is spending part of her retirement serving on a commission charged with reducing Illinois’ prison population.… MORE
Hales: Bloomington has taken steps to curb pension spiking
Bloomington city manger David Hales said the issue of spiking pensions is not as big of a problem now as its been in years past.… MORE
Cook County Commissioner Boykin mulls Senate run
A potential Democratic candidate in the U.S. Senate race isn’t shy about criticizing members of his own party, including U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.).… MORE
Lack of library cards not an issue in Bookmobile discussion
There’s no lack of library cards on the west side of Bloomington. In fact, northwest Bloomington has the highest density of library card holders.… MORE
Mellon touts endorsement from teachers
The Illinois Teachers Union is endorsing Quincy Democrat Rob Mellon for the 18th district congressional seat. … MORE
West Nile Virus concern spreads
There is more evidence that the West Nile Virus is spreading in McLean County.… MORE
Bloomington-Normal EDC director understands governor’s decision on enterprise zones
The governor’s administration won’t certify any new enterprise zones as long as there is no state budget.… 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…