Despite a career-high 30 points from Milik Yarbrough, the Illinois State squad were unable to fully recover from a nine-point halftime deficit, battling back to one possession, however, eventually falling 78-72 to the 6-1 Racers.
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Governor Rauner talks farming industry, highlights Brandt deal
Governor Bruce Rauner addressed the Illinois Farm Bureau recently in Chicago for the organization’s annual meeting, voicing support for the farming industry.… MORE
5-year Ag Census is underway
Farmers across Illinois are required by law to check in with the government in the coming weeks to provide certain information.… MORE
LeRoy Christmas House lights up holidays
A local family wants to make sure everyone can enjoy a winter wonderland this holiday season.… MORE
ISU sends out emergency alert after apparent stabbing in Normal, suspect in custody
Illinois State University sent out an emergency alert across campus Friday night after a report of a stabbing in Normal.… MORE
BPD: Teenage driver hits child in apparent hit-and-run crash
Bloomington Police say an eight-year old girl was seriously hurt in an apparent hit-and-run crash on the city’s near west side.… MORE
Normal West, NCHS to form mega-marching band
Next year, Normal Community and Normal West High Schools will compete as a single marching band, although the individual school bands will continue to perform at football games and other events.… MORE
Despite stock market gains, pension account concerns remain
In spite of record gains in the stock market, Illinois’ pension accounts are still treading water.… MORE
West side sports complex perhaps a pipe dream, but seen as economic engine
A Bloomington resident took his case to the city’s mayor that the community needs a big ticket item like a west side sports complex to attract visitors and generate much-needed revenue.… MORE
Obituary: Dennis
Marilyn Dennis FAIRBURY – Marilyn E. Dennis, 88, of Fairbury, died at 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church of Fairbury with Pastor Dan Robertson officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. …… 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…