Central Illinois bids farewell to fallen State Police Trooper Ryan Albin, with a visitation today and funeral services Thursday at Blue Ridge High School in Farmer City.… MORE
Legislators, governor worry about proposed budget education funding ‘boobytrap’
School districts across the state could be without funds if there’s not an evidence-based school funding reform measure, sought by House Speaker Michael Madigan, in place soon. … MORE
Lawmakers unhappy about 911 fees, glad to keep service
The fee that supports 911 systems across the state is going up under a law that lawmakers approved against Gov. Bruce Rauner’s wishes. … MORE
Illinois Senate overrides Rauner’s income tax hike veto
The Illinois Senate has voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a $36 billion budget that includes $5 in increases to the income tax.… MORE
Coroner to release information on Funks Grove murder victim
The woman who was found dead at Funks Grove’s Nature Center on Sunday has been identified, and the McLean County Corner is expected to release the information tomorrow.… MORE
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Illinois fairs continue despite need for repairs on fairgrounds
The Illinois State fairs in Springfield and Du Quoin are expected to proceed despite more than $180 million in much-needed repairs on both fairgrounds.… MORE
Obituaries: Grosse, Grant
Eugene “Gene” Grosse ANCHOR – Eugene R. “Gene” Grosse, 89, of Anchor and Colfax, passed away with his children by his side at 11:30 p.m., July 2, 2017 at OSF Health Care St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church,…… MORE
Bloomington police outline 4th of July rules for Miller Park
BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have implemented some temporary rules for the Fourth of July activities in Miller Park. From the Bloomington Police Department release: There are no pets allowed in the park for the day. There will be no fireworks, legal or illegal permitted in the park. As always, no alcohol is permitted in…… MORE
Drone delivery of AEDs to cardiac emergencies considered in Illinois
Can drones be implemented as life saving devices in Illinois?… 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…