A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus.… MORE
Stark differences apparent in pot legalization debate
Proponents and opponents of legalizing pot in Illinois are firing up their talking points after a proposal to legalize the sale of weed for recreational purposes sprouted up this week.… MORE
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Obituary: Friant
FAIRBURY – Sue I. Friant, 78, Fairbury, died at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at her residence in Fairbury. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairbury with Pastor Tom Krieger officiating. Burial will be in Avoca Twp. Cemetery, Fairbury. In lieu of…… MORE
Questions on timing, cost remain for automatic voter registration
Supporters of competing measures to automatically register eligible Illinois citizens to vote are close to being on the same page. … MORE
UPDATED: Missing juvenile located
The Normal Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a missing juvenile female.… MORE
Former Mexican president emphasizes need for climate improvement during ISU visit
Former Mexican President Felipe Calderon spoke to a group of students Thursday at Illinois State University’s Bone Student Center.… MORE
Governor, lawmakers debate who makes first move to cut state spending
Gov. Bruce Rauner says Democrats complaining his administration’s agency heads aren’t offering up cuts is an attempt at putting his administration in a trick bag.… MORE
Obituaries: VanNote, Lynn
Julie VanNote COOKSVILLE – Julie Kaye VanNote, 57, of Cooksville, passed away at 5:30 p.m., March 22, 2017, at her residence. Cremation has been accorded. A celebration of her life will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. Friends may greet the family from 4 to 7…… MORE
House OKs bill ending $1.3 million in mailouts
The sponsor of a bill to get rid of a mailer requirement for constitutional amendments says it’s not necessary for this day and age. … 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…