Searching through political contributions and campaign spending in Illinois is easier thanks to a new online database.… MORE
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Connect Transit recognized as Outstanding Public Transportation System
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has recognized Connect Transit as the 2015 Outstanding Public Transportation System for agencies in North America providing fewer than 4 million annual rides.… MORE
Bloomington council to consider property tax abatement for old Mid-City Hotel
The Bloomington City Council will consider a property tax abatement for the owner of the old Mid-City Hotel in downtown Bloomington if the owner redevelops the property into apartments by June 2017. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council will consider dropping some of the property taxes for the old Mid-City…… MORE
Survey: More Americans see value in college education
The cost of higher education keeps getting higher, but more Americans are deciding that it’s worth it. … MORE
Red Cross accepting local hero nominations
The American Red Cross is asking for your help in honoring our local heroes. … MORE
Normal beginning Comprehensive Plan development
First it was Bloomington’s turn, now it’s Normal’s turn to work on its Comprehensive Plan.… MORE
U.S. farmers ready to reap benefits of refreshed ties with Cuba
The United States can finally cash in on trades with one of our closest neighbors.… MORE
Bruegala to add ‘beer run’ at new site
Organizers of the annual Bruegala beer and wine festival are taking advantage of their new home to give customers more exercise than bending the elbow.… MORE
Man struck by train early Saturday
Police are investigating the death a man after he was hit by a train early Saturday morning.… MORE
Heartland offers new agriculture courses
Heartland Community College is offering new “face-to-face” agriculture courses this fall.… 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…