A former Central Illinois Republican Congressman says he’s supporting former Vice President Joe Biden in the 2020 Presidential Election.… MORE
Category Archives: Headlines
Could new saliva-based testing change COVID-19 testing worldwide?
Tabbed as a “game-changer” by Gov. Pritzker, a Bloomington doctor, says the new University of Illinois COVID-19 saliva-based test could change Coronavirus testing worldwide.… MORE
Central Illinois congressmen announce $8 million Connect Transit grant
Two central Illinois congressmen visited the Twin-Cities on Thursday to announce an $8 million grant to build a new downtown transfer center.… MORE
Health officials discourage holding or attending large gatherings
Local health officials continue to warn people about holding or attending large gatherings, which are a high risk for spreading the novel Coronavirus.… MORE
Demand for blood is high as blood drive hits the Twin-Cities
With the novel Coronavirus putting a stronghold on blood donations, a spokesperson for the American Red Cross says the demand for blood is high.… MORE
Gov. Pritzker stops in Bloomington to announce COVID-19 funding
The governor and local officials gathered at the Bloomington-Normal YMCA Wednesday afternoon to announce the first round of grant money for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.… MORE
HCC names new Vice President of Finance and Administration
Heartland Community College has a new Vice President of Finance and Administration.… MORE
LCHD closed for cleaning after staffers test positive for COVID-19
The Livingston County Health Department building will be closed to the public for two-days for deep cleaning after staff tested positive for the Coronavirus.… MORE
MCHD announces 13 new cases of COVID-19
Coronavirus infections continue to grow in the Twin-cities as the McLean County Health Department reported 13 new cases on Wednesday, increasing the county total to 583.… MORE
COVID-19 cases top 100 in Livingston County
Corionavirus cases has reached 100, as six more residents have tested positive for COVID-19, Livingston County Health Department Officials reported tuesday. … 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…