As we recently marked July 4 and our nation’s independence, it’s hard to feel celebratory when one looks at our Southern border.… MORE
BPD: Man wanted for criminal sexual abuse
Bloomington Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a criminal sexual abuse case.… MORE
ISU AD: ‘I’m concerned about edibles’ with student-athletes
Despite the legalization of marijuana in Illinois, one local Athletic Director is sharing how the new legislation will impact Illinois State University athletes.… MORE
Illinois offering incentive for summer cover crops on farms after flooding
The state of Illinois is willing to pay farmers to plant cover crops on their fields to help them deal with historic flooding. … MORE
McLean County Drug Court receives Supreme Court certification
A 10-year old program aimed to keep McLean County drug offenders in treatment and out of jail has received a certification from the Illinois Supreme Court.… MORE
Working group’s Connect Transit inquiry seen as “worthwhile” effort
Mayors of Bloomington and Normal have issued a joint statement expressing their hopes for what a working group will accomplish to guide the transit system’s future, while a pair of Connect Transit critics like what they see so far.… MORE
Pontiac Mayor Russell to step down
The mayor of Pontiac has announced his resignation.… MORE
Fire Safety Compliance Manager: ‘read the instructions’ before shooting off fireworks
With America’s birthday right around the corner, Illinois’ Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding the public about state firework laws and safety.… MORE
2019 WJBC Sky Concert
This 4th bring your blanket, radio and family for the annual WJBC Sky Concert in Miller Park in Bloomington & Fairview Park in Normal.… MORE
Normal Council reveals post-election discord on Rivian street name change
The Normal Town Council backed the idea Monday night of renaming Mitsubishi Motorway after the company that’s taken over the Mitsubishi plant and intends to build electric vehicles there.… 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…