Tri-Valley Elementary School is being forced to close temporarily due to mold issues.… MORE
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McLean County recycling rate remains strong
McLean County continues to produce impressive numbers when it comes to recycling. … MORE
Illinois Farm Bureau endorses LaHood for 18th Congressional District
The political arm of the Illinois Farm Bureau is endorsing State Senator Darin LaHood in the special election for the 18th Congressional District seat vacated by Aaron Schock.… MORE
Bloomington Budget Task Force could make recommendations in September
Bloomington’s Budget Task Force is expected to make some final recommendations next month.… MORE
Rauner wants concessions if state picks up more pension costs for CPS
If the state is going to pick up more pension costs for Chicago teachers, Gov. Bruce Rauner is asking for some concessions on collective bargaining in return.… MORE
Bloomington City Council approves Miller Park Zoo flamingo exhibit
The flamingo exhibit at Miller Park Zoo has been given the green light from the Bloomington City Council.… MORE
Chief Woodruff has move in tips for students
By Terry James NORMAL – Bloomington-Normal is becoming busy with students again as college classes begin next week. Illinois State University Police Chief Aaron Woodruff says college freshman and their parents should take his advice. “Pack lightly,” said Woodruff. “Don’t take everything you own. You can buy stuff after you get there. But really every…… MORE
Durbin: Illinois farmers anxious to open trade with Cuba
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) held a panel discussion Monday at Illinois State University on U.S.-Cuba relations.… MORE
Man arrested after shooting death in Long Point
A man from Streator has been arrested after a standoff with police Sunday afternoon in Livingston County.… MORE
Committee chairman wants Rauner to amend original out-of-balance budget
The parade of providers, professionals, and clients continues during the now weekly “committee of the whole” in the Illinois House.… 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…