As former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s defense lawyers began their closing arguments last week, attorney Dan Collins pointed to something the former speaker said when he took the witness stand earlier this month.… MORE
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Coroner ID’s Chillicothe man who died in a wreck Friday
Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood identified the 33-year-old man who died in a crash in Chillicothe.… MORE
McLean County Sheriff addresses immigration
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – The top law enforcement officer in McLean County said he will not seize children from schools regarding their immigration status. And that sentiment was backed up by his colleague in Peoria County as well. McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane said in a Facebook post, that it was brought to his attention…… MORE
Giordano’s Pizza in Bloomington has closed its doors for good
It’s a sad day for Chicago style deep dish pizza lovers here in Central Illinois.… MORE
Local Health Department seeking nomination for annual award
The McLean County Health Department is asking residents to help celebrate locals making the community healthier.… MORE
Peoria Civic Center to receive more than $400K as part of naming rights pact
A local home improvement collective will pay at least $405,000 for the naming rights to the Peoria Civic Center’s theater.… MORE
Victor Farris pleads to kidnapping, hijacking car with child inside
An Ohio man, who sparked a large manhunt last fall after stealing a car with 3-year-old child inside from a North Peoria rental facility, pleaded guilty Thursday.… MORE
Restructuring closes Planned Parenthood in Bloomington
The Planned Parenthood location in Bloomington just one of four that are closing statewide, the organization said Wednesday.… MORE
CASA program expands into Logan County
A program that protects the interests of children in the courtroom announced that it is expanding into another county.… MORE
Pair arrested following complaints in Streator
By WMBD TV LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Guns, ammo, drugs, and two repeat offenders are off the streets in South Streator. The Livingston County Sheriff stated on Facebook Tuesday that Sebastian Carlile and Annette Essman were arrested for a slew of charges on Friday, January 17. The Sheriff’s Office tasked their pro-active team to execute a search warrant…… 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…