Illinois ranks second in the nation for the number of dog bite insurance claims, and a national coalition reports most bites could be avoided.… MORE
Burn victim recalls special bond with Jack Buck in best seller
A man who was badly burned as a child and nearly died is sharing the story of his survival and how the legendary St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Jack Buck played a pivotal role.… MORE
Autism Friendly Community celebrated in Uptown
More than one hundred people with Autism, their families, and supporters gathered in Uptown Circle Saturday.… MORE
Those missing in action memorialized Saturday
A memorial to those missing in action while serving their country is being dedicated Saturday at the Corn Crib.… MORE
Shah says Zika risk low
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav Shah said the risk is low when it comes to a widespread outbreak of the Zika Virus in Illinois. However, he said his eyes are wide open.… MORE
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Illinois State starts weekend with victory over WSU
Daniel Dwyer collected half the Redbirds’ hits and drove in half the team’s runs, and closer Jack Landwehr ended the game when he snagged a line drive and doubled off a runner at second base Friday as the Illinois State baseball team earned a 6-4 win over visiting Wichita State at Duffy Bass Field.… MORE
Redbirds fall to Drake in MVC Semifinal
Nicole Newman struck out 12 batters and Drake scored four runs in the third inning to defeat the Illinois State softball team, 5-1, Friday night in Carbondale, Illinois.… MORE
Family fun day planned in Bloomington
By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Bringing families together and emphasizing the importance of fitness is the goal of Family Fun Day in Bloomington Saturday. The event is being held at Tipton Park at the corner of College Avenue and Airport Road on Bloomington’s East Side. “The Bloomington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department supports Bloomington…… MORE
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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…