After Bloomington Police were dispatched to the 1900 block of Tracy Drive for a disorderly conduct call, one suspect was arrested on several gun and drug charges Wednesday afternoon.… MORE
Frustrated farmers: rain forcing farmers to hold off on planting
Once again, it’s just too wet to get much work done in the fields.… MORE
On the run: BPD still looking for suspect after escaping custody
Bloomington Police and the Illinois Department of Corrections are still looking for a suspect that allegedly fled after being taken into custody by BPD and IDOC.… MORE
Donna Joyce Lindelof
Donna Joyce Lindelof, 90, of the Bickford House in Bloomington, formerly of Sibley, passed away at 7:18 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. … MORE
City draws cultural district boundaries, leaves out downtown arena
Bloomington has mapped out the boundaries for its cultural district, but Grossinger Motors Arena is not part of the district.… MORE
Bloomington council delays vote on Renner appointments
An agenda item considered routine was not routine at all Tuesday night for the Bloomington City Council.… MORE
Youth Hero Award: Seven-year-old helps save mothers life
As one mother went unresponsive due to a seizure, one local seven-year-old picked up the phone and dialed 911 to try and save her mom’s life in mid-Feb.… MORE
Wednesday scores, Thursday schedule
Scoreboards are sponsored by COUNTRY Financial Representative Eric Lapan.… MORE
Lawmakers pushing to pass a gambling bill, three days before adjournment
With three full days before adjournment, negotiators of a gambling bill at the capitol are optimistic something can get done with six new casinos and sports betting by Friday night.… MORE
Street repairs: Six Points Rd., from Woodhavens to Longden
Due to water main repairs, Six Paints RD., from Woodhavens to Longden will be closed.… 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…