Despite home run and two runners in scoring position in the seventh inning, Illinois State came up short at Illinois on Wednesday night, dropping the midweek contest, 5-3 at Eichelberger Field.… MORE
ISU president recommending no tuition hike for next year
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz says he’ll recommend no increase in tuition and room and board for the upcoming school year.… MORE
McCarthy: Public and private experience qualify for 2nd term on Normal council
A member of the Normal Town Council says he has experience in the public and private sectors that qualify him for a second term.… MORE
McLean County makes gains in overall health
For the second year in a row, McLean County ranks in the top 25 in overall health.… MORE
Obituaries: Stymiest, Ugolini
James Stymiest MANVILLE – James Edward Stymiest, 86 of Manville, passed away at 5:54 pm, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Heritage Healthcare, Streator. Funeral services will be 11am, Friday, March 31, 2017 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa. Burial will follow in Chenoa Twp. Cemetery; with full military honors by Chenoa VFW and American Legion posts. The…… MORE
Redbirds look to impress at pro day workout
Illinois State senior Cameron Lee took on the role of spectator and cheerleader for this teammates during pro day workouts Wednesday at Hancock Stadium. … MORE
Leman breaks ground on new Toyota dealership
A long-time Bloomington car dealership has broken ground for an expanded facility.… MORE
Illinois State’s Lee named AP All-American
Illinois State senior guard Paris Lee has been named an Associated Press All-America Honorable mention selection, marking the first such honor for a Redbird since Tarise Bryson also earned honorable mention recognition in 2001.… MORE
Mulberry Street in Bloomington to close
West Mulberry Street between Western Avenue and Hinshaw Avenue will be closed, effective immediately, to through traffic for sewer repairs. … MORE
Former prosecutor says Schock recordings could be damaging
Former federal prosecutor Pat Brady said secret recordings of Aaron Schock that the government could use in the former congressman’s corruption case could prove to be damaging evidence against him if it’s allowed in court.… 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…