Illinois State University raised a total of $36.8 million through private fundraising last year, nearly doubling a previous high. … MORE
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LaHood: Illinois’ lack of a budget ‘ridiculous’
State Sen. Darin Lahood (R-Peoria) called it ‘ridiculous’ that Illinois still doesn’t have a budget nearly two months after the last budget expired.… MORE
Rauner makes changes to medical marijuana laws
Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendatory vetoes on marijuana legislation may offer a glimpse into his administration’s pot policy.… MORE
UPDATED: Motorcyclist injured in Bloomington crash
Police say a motorcyclist was badly injured in a crash with a car on Sunday night.
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Normal to consider Sugar Creek improvements, discuss possible sales tax hike
The Normal Town Council will vote Monday night on approving a $669,000 dollar project to make improvements on the north portion of Sugar Creek… MORE
Duckworth still reading into Iran deal, slams Kirk for rush to judgment
Democratic candidate for Senate Tammy Duckworth stopped in Bloomington Sunday to meet with the county’s Democratic Party leaders.… MORE
Taking care of the Cup
Phil Pritchard, keeper of the Stanley Cup. Phil Pritchard has the impressive title of Vice President and Curator of the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. However, most people know him for his babysitting job. For over 25 years, Pritchard has been the caretaker of the Stanley Cup.…… MORE
Bloomington Police offer tips on how not to get burglarized
The summer is winding down, but its still a popular time for burglaries. … MORE
Davis calls for national standard of GMO labeling
Differences of opinion continue on whether or not food with genetically-modified organisms despite Congressional approval of a voluntary national labeling standard.… MORE
Students required to take online course dealing with consent and respect
As college classes begin, Illinois State University is enacting programs to help prevent sexual assaults on campus.… 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…