Historic preservation is a big deal in central Illinois, and it could get bigger.… MORE
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Task force recommends consolidating pension systems
Economies of scale. Pooling resources. Eliminating redundancy. A governor’s task force is recommending Illinois’ suburban and downstate police and fire pension systems consolidate into two.… MORE
Unknown cannabis impacts worry BPD
The two Bloomington Police representatives on the city’s cannabis task force worry that unintended consequences from recreational marijuana sales might strain limited police resources.… MORE
Caisley to step down from McLean County Board, backs newcomer for seat
A retired judge, who served the past 13 years on the McLean County Board, said Thursday it’s time for someone with fresh perspectives to replace him.… MORE
Furlong named Athena Award winner
A retired CEO has been recognized as this year’s McLean County Chamber of Commerce Athena Award winner.… MORE
Two local men arrested for weapons, vehicle burglary
Police have arrested two local men for gun possession and vehicle burglaries in Normal.… MORE
Man’s condition unknown after trench hole rescue in Pontiac
A man’s condition is unknown after being rescued from a trench hole in Pontiac.… MORE
LeRoy PD advising residents about ‘grandparent scam’
Police are alerting residents to a “grandparent scam” that happened Wednesday in LeRoy.… MORE
BHS student recipient of Harry Hightower Service Award
A Bloomington High School senior is the winner of this year’s Harry Hightower Youth Community Service Award.… MORE
No deal for Blue Ridge teachers as talks continue
No deal between the Blue Ridge Federation of Teachers and the school board.… 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…