Normal’s Town Council will vote Monday night on approving the land swap deal with Illinois State University.… MORE
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Disabled veteran bringing his foundation to Bloomington
By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Losing his vision during the Iraq War hasn’t stopped Steve Baskis from mountain climbing, skiing and traveling the world. The founder of the Blind Endeavors Foundation is now bringing his mission to Bloomington. The war veteran will hold an open house at Blind Endeavors Downtown Bloomington location on Aug. 7…… MORE
New state law aims to help small business owners
It’s not your father’s investment, and it’s not Kickstarter.… MORE
St. Jude Telethon raises over $9 million
Saturday’s 38th annual St. Jude Telethon raised a grand total of $9,135,3939, up from $8.3 million last year.… MORE
6 Bloomington churches sponsor west side block party
A summer tradition is back in Bloomington at one of the city’s oldest institutions. … MORE
Illinois seeks to become the global farming leader
State farming organizations have joined forces to put Illinois at the forefront of the worldwide agriculture industry. … MORE
Car insurance companies put more stock in finances than driving records
By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network BLOOMINGTON – What a puzzle – how do insurance companies figure out what to charge you? A new Consumer Reports investigation says your credit score has an outsize role, more so than even your driving record. Missy Dundov, a spokeswoman for Bloomington-based State Farm, said “it is a factor, but…… MORE
Busey Bank offers tips on identifying counterfeit money
Counterfeit money has been more of a problem than usual in at some Uptown Normal businesses recently. That’s why Busey Bank held a meeting this week with Uptown business owners to give them tips on identifying fake money.… MORE
Potential challenger criticizes Sen. Kirk
While a potential challenger to U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) questions his health, his Democratic counterpart in the Senate defends him.… MORE
Museum seeks McLean County farmers’ input for historical ag exhibit
McLean County’s farming history is as rich as its soil and local farmers are being asked to contribute to a new historical exhibit. … 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…