Police are releasing little information about a robbery that happened Halloween night in Bloomington.… MORE
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Illinois House hearing for possible removal of indicted state lawmaker set for Friday
Within a week of his arrest on bribery charges and subsequent not guilty plea, state Rep. Luis Arroyo’s colleagues in the Illinois House will meet to discuss if he should be removed from office.… MORE
IDPH reports third vaping related death
Health officials are reporting the death of a third Illinois resident who had recently vaped and been hospitalized with a severe lung injury.… MORE
Blue Ridge Board approves new contract
The Blue Ridge school board has unanimously approved a three-year contract with teachers and staff.… MORE
Snowfall records set in Peoria, Springfield
The National Weather Service has reported record snowfalls for this time of year in Peoria and Springfield.… MORE
Illinois lawmakers continue battle on ethylene oxide
A bill to essentially phase out ethylene oxide in Illinois has passed the House – with the minimum sixty votes needed.… MORE
Blaze destroys auto repair shop in Downtown Bloomington
An auto repair shop in Downtown Bloomington is a complete loss after a fire Thursday morning.… MORE
State lawmakers call for ethics reform
It’s a rush for the ethical high ground at the Capitol, after news that one lawmaker’s accused of trying to bribe another, and that the second lawmaker expects to be charged with filing a false tax return. … MORE
State suspends teaching license of Unit 5 teacher accused of sex abuse
The State of Illinois is suspending the teaching license of a Unit 5 teacher accused of molesting two first grade students.… MORE
GOP gears up for primary battle in McLean County Auditor’s race
Some leading Republicans believe a new McLean County Auditor is needed even though the incumbent is also a Republican.… 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…