Thanks to a $3.2 million federal grant that was recently renewed, Heartland Head Start is now starting early head start for pregnant women and children from birth until five-years-old. … MORE
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Bloomington 101 offers residents up close and personal look at city government
Residents looking to learn more about the city’s government will have a chance at the town’s Citizens’ Academy, Bloomington 101. … MORE
Effort to change legislative map drawing closing on goal
A campaign to change how Illinois draws its political maps is more than a third of its way to its goal.… MORE
Appeals court rejects $1.4M verdict in McLean Co. asbestos case
An Illinois appeals court that thrown out a $1.4 million verdict in a McLean County asbestos case and called for a new trial.… MORE
Accused murderer Zimmerman pleads not guilty
The man accused of murdering Pamela Zimmerman last year has pleaded not guilty.… MORE
Task force to assist in search for Mitsubishi plant buyer
The task force which will work with Mitsubishi Motors to find a buyer for the company’s plant in Normal has been assembled.… MORE
St. Jude brings telethon to new Bloomington site
McLean County’s annual St. Jude telethon has found a new home this year – Illinois Wesleyan University’s Shirk Center.… MORE
Mother charged with involuntary manslaughter in infant death
McLean County prosecutors have charged the mother of an 11-week old girl who died last year with involuntary manslaughter, one day after the girl’s father was charged.… MORE
Illinois sets record for seat belt use
If you do not buckle up when you’re in the car, you’re in a small, small group.… MORE
Medical marijuana advocates rally for expanded access in Illinois
Medical marijuana advocates are calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner expand access to the program.… 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…