Robert Dale Livingston, 68, Chatsworth, died at 9:54 pm Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at his residence, Chatsworth.… MORE
‘Nut Cases’ on the Ballot
Illinois’ Number One Republican, Gov. Rauner, says it’s not his fault some unusual characters, whom the party is disavowing, are on the ballot in two U.S. House races this fall.… MORE
Chairman McIntyre to seek consensus on state’s attorney pick
The job of picking McLean County’s next chief prosecutor is much like the nomination of a U.S. Supreme Court justice, according to County Board Chairman John McIntyre.… MORE
Grocer asks city’s OK for customers to buy, drink booze at store
Bloomington aldermen will decide Monday night whether to create a new liquor license classification permitting businesses to sell packaged beer and wine, and allowing customers to have a drink at the store before taking the rest home.… MORE
Governor cuts ribbon to open Illinois State Fair
Let the 2018 Illinois State Fair begin!… MORE
Obituary: Johansen
Ellen Mae Johansen, 94, Fairbury and formerly of Saybrook, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at her residence in Fairbury.… MORE
Illinois Wesleyan to visit Illinois in men’s hoops exhibition
Titans and Illini will meet on the basketball floor this fall.… MORE
Weaver supports term limits in Illinois
State Senator Chuck Weaver of Peoria says he does not support term limits anywhere other than in Illinois.… MORE
Normal’s Lorenz seeks second Town Council term
The 2019 race for three seats on the Normal Town Council is underway with an incumbent announcing she’s seeking a second term.… MORE
Unit 5 superintendent accepts blame for lack of minority teachers
The Unit 5 school district was taken to task Wednesday night for the lack of minority teachers, and the superintendent is inclined to agree with the criticism.… 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…