Hard work continues in the city of Delavan as they recover from last week’s tornado. Mayor Liz Skinner said receiving any money from FEMA is unlikely. … MORE
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MetCom to get $1 million upgrade
McLean County will have to spend close to $1 million to upgrade its emergency communications system at MetCom.… MORE
ISU, Normal land swap would provide new town fire HQ location
A potential land swap between Illinois State University and the Town of Normal would provide land for the town’s new fire department headquarters.… MORE
Police announce arrest in Zimmerman murder case
An arrest has been made in the Pamela Zimmerman murder case. … MORE
Bloomington officials examine the need for increased storm water and sewer system fees
The City of Bloomington is examining its master plans for the city’s infrastructure. Assistant to the city manager Alex McElroy said the storm water and sanitary sewer master plan is expensive and relies on user fees and loans.… MORE
Bloomington Police arrest 2 juveniles after convenience store break-in
Bloomington Police say they captured two juveniles after they broke into a convenience store early Tuesday morning. … MORE
Normal tables amendment clarifying amount of puppies allowed in a residence
Normal’s Town Council on Monday night tabled an amendment to the town’s ordinance regarding how many pets one household can have.… MORE
Coliseum management addresses FY 2015 operating losses
Managers of the U.S. Cellular Coliseum stood before the Bloomington City Council to answer questions about why the arena can’t seem to turn a profit.… MORE
Man dies in single-vehicle wreck in Gridley
A man is dead after a crash in northern McLean County.… MORE
Sen. Brady can’t tell when budget stalemate might end
The budget struggle continues in Springfield and State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) doesn’t believe the governor will settle for anything less than a balanced spending plan.… 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…