Despite dropping 2,267 points in the past four days with fears of the Coronavirus, two local investors are advising investors not to read today’s headlines and sellout.… MORE
Category Archives: Headlines
YWCA offers sexual assault survivors hope through ‘Stepping Stones’ program
Harvey Weinstein’s case played a big part in the ‘Me Too’ movement started by women in Hollywood.… MORE
163-years in the making: ISU celebrates Founders Day
Celebrating success, Illinois State University rings in 163-years as a university on Founders Day.… MORE
Pier 1 Peoria, Bloomington stores look to survive company bankruptcy
Home furnishings retailer Pier 1 plans to close about half of all of its stores, but its Peoria and Bloomington locations are apparently not on the closure list.… MORE
Motorists and business owners’ reaction to proposed ban on pumping your own gas in Illinois
If you hate getting out to pump your own gas this time of year, there is a new proposal being considered by Illinois lawmakers that would eliminate self-service gas stations.… MORE
McLean County YWCA adds anti-bias education to local schools and programs
Breaking the cycle of bullying is the focus of a new initiative for McLean County kids.… MORE
Night in a Car raises $69,000
Home Sweet Home Ministries, in partnership with Trinity Lutheran Church, has released the results from the fourth annual Night in a Car.… MORE
YWCA McLean County Board of Directors names Liz German as CEO and President
Since serving as interim CEO since June of last year, the Board of Directors of YWCA of McLean County has officially named Liz German as their next CEO and President.… MORE
Illinois State announces four finalists for vice president for Academic Affairs and provost
Illinois State University has announced four finalists for vice president for Academic Affairs and provost.… MORE
Normal Town Council gives green light for marijuana dispensary
Bloomington-Normal’s only business licensed to sell marijuana for medical use has permission from local leaders to become the first dispensary in the Twin Cities to sell cannabis for recreational use.… 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…