Corvette enthusiasts took to the highways in Central Illinois this week to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. … MORE
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Former NFD Fire Chief passes away
A former long-time Normal Fire Department fire chief passed away Thursday morning.… MORE
Bloomington-Normal officials react to Regional Housing Recovery Plan
By WMBD-TV MCLEAN COUNTY – The McLean County Regional Planning Commission is making rounds presenting the Regional Housing Recovery Plan. The purpose of the plan is to address the housing crisis in McLean County. Over the course of seven months the commission gathered community input about housing concerns. Councilmembers from Bloomington and Normal say it’s…… MORE
Twin Cities showcase features over 100 local businesses
The McLean County Chamber of Commerce hosted its Twin Cities showcase of more than 100 local businesses on Wednesday. … MORE
Unit 5 School Board approves new secure entrances, 15 cent lunch increase
The Unit 5 School Board met on Wednesday and approved multiple items unanimously as part of their consent agenda.… MORE
ISU Board of Trustees to vote on tuition, room and board, and dining increase on Friday
The Board of Trustees at Illinois State University plans to convene later this week to vote on proposed increases to student fees, housing, and meal plans. … MORE
Illinois FBI Special Agent in Charge leaving for position at FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C.
The Illinois Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigations leader plans to leave the state for a position at FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C. … MORE
Bloomington man arrested on multiple gun charges
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is in custody Wednesday after being arrested for attempting to enter a vehicle that wasn’t his. Mohamed Thiam, 22, was arrested on multiple gun charges by Bloomington police officers at around 7:45 a.m. after they found him near the intersection of Aberdeen Way and Kapok Drive He was…… MORE
McLean County Jury Commission warning local residents of jury duty scam
The McLean County Jury Commission wants residents to be aware of scams regarding jury duty. … MORE
McLean County man charged with having a weapon while driving drunk
A McLean County man stands accused of having a handgun while driving drunk in the twin-cities. … 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…