The McLean County Health Department announced only one new case of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Friday, moving the county total to 83.… MORE
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McLean County Health Officials announce 3rd COVID-19 death
The McLean County Health Department announced the third death caused by COVID-19 as the total confirmed coronavirus cases remains at 82.… MORE
Bloomington gym owner gives members $40,000 worth of equipment so they could workout from home
One local gym owner is turning homes across the twin-cities into personal fitness centers, lending out more than $40,000 worth of gym equipment during the coronavirus pandemic free of charge.… MORE
MCHD Administrator: ‘We will not be going back to normal anytime soon’
Although McLean County Health officials announced one new case of COVID-19, McLean County Health Administrator Jessica McKnight said the county ‘will not be going back to normal anytime soon.’… MORE
Domestic argument leads to stabbing of a man near the Twin-Cities
McLean County Sheriff’s Police said a stabbing that happened Tuesday evening just outside of Normal was the result of a domestic dispute.… MORE
McLean County Health Dept. announces two new cases of COVID-19, moving county total to 79 cases
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight says McLean County is ‘within a week of the peak’ after health officials announce two new cases of COVID-19.… MORE
MCHD Administrator: “It’s too soon to tell” if McLean County has reached COVID-19 peak
While the McLean County Health Department announced six new cases of COVID-19, MCHD Administrator Jessica McKnight said it’s too soon to tell” if McLean County has reached the peak of the curve.… MORE
Illinois State Police won’t be ‘storming into church buildings’ to enforce stay-at-home order on Easter
The state’s top cop said Thursday the Illinois State Police won’t be storming places of worship on Easter Sunday, opting for education over arrests.… MORE
Congressman LaHood: “This is the model” as McLean County testing site continues through May
With over 1,200 people tested at the McLean County Fairgrounds, two Central Illinois congressmen announced the COVID-19 testing site would continue through May.… MORE
Back to work Monday for hundreds of employees at Normal’s Bridgestone plant
More than 400 workers employed at the Bridgestone tire factory in northeast Normal will be back on the job Monday.… 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…