The return to indoor dining spotlights the disappearance of restaurant jobs, says an organization which frequently opposes Gov. JB Pritzker and other Democrats.… MORE
MCHD announces two new cases of COVID-19; countywide total increases to 256
The McLean County Health Department announced two new cases of COVID-19 with one of the new cases currently hospitalized.… MORE
Bloomington woman arrested for DUI in hit and run accident
Bloomington Police say a 27-year-old woman has been arrested after an alleged DUI crash that left herself and another driver injured.… MORE
100 acre multi-sports complex coming soon to McLean County
The Bloomington-Normal multi-million dollar sports complex, has been discussed since 2018, but those talks are becoming a reality as leaders of the Illinois Fire Juniors Soccer Club (IFJ) said they have a plan, and the money to start construction.… MORE
Black to leave City Council
Saying he’s proud of his many accomplishments including the creation of the Public Safety and Community Relations Board, the West Market Street Mural and the myBloomington app Ward 7 Alderman Scott Black announced Friday that he will not be seeking re-election in 2021.… MORE
Illinois moves into Phase Four
Illinois’ Department of Public Health director, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, was all smiles Thursday.… MORE
MCHD reports one new cases of COVID-19
The McLean County Health Department reports one new positive case of COVID-19 on Thursday, after two days of no new cases. … MORE
Normal Police asking public to identify nine suspects involved in Target looting
Normal Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying nine suspects involved in looting Target on May 31.… MORE
Bloomington offers residents direct financial help to lessen COVID’s impact
Community activists are applauding Wednesday’s announcement that the City of Bloomington is offering financial relief to residents harmed by the COVID-19 pandemic.… MORE
Council reconvenes after technical issues
The Bloomington City Council had a re-do of Monday night’s meeting on Wednesday.… 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…