New projects like an apartment complex planned for north Normal have become rare occurrences in recent years due to a stagnant economy. So, planning commissioners in the town seemed pleased to approve a development that would be just east of the Starplex movie theaters on McKnight Street.… MORE
Eureka arrest connected to decades-old Washington State case
An arrest in Woodford County could lead to answers in a decades-old case.… MORE
Lane of Mulberry Street to close for 9 weeks to install water main
The north lane of Mulberry Street from Linden Street to Constitution Trail Blvd. will be closed starting Monday, May 14, 2018, and will remain closed until project completion.… MORE
Police: Bloomington man killed in drunk driving crash
A Bloomington man is jailed for drunk driving and other charges for a single-car wreck early Thursday morning that killed another man west of Bloomington.… MORE
Union Street closed for sewer work
BLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, Union Street between Lee and Roosevelt will be closed to through traffic for sewer repairs. Street will be closed until work is completed.… MORE
Wheeler chosen to become Bloomington police chief
An assistant chief for the past seven years is the choice to lead the Bloomington Police Department.… MORE
Washington St. closing for sewer work
BLOOMINGTON – Effective Friday, May 11, West Washington Street will be closed periodically, a block at a time between Morris and Center Streets. The closures are for sewer televising and project should be completed in about two weeks.… MORE
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Coroner: Man dies in crash west of Bloomington
McLean County Sheriff’s Police remain on scene of a fatal crash west of Bloomington early Thursday morning.… MORE
Heartland signs 3-year contract with full-time faculty
The Heartland Community College Board and Heartland Faculty Association have come to agreement on a three-year contract.… 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…