The McLean County Board on Thursday voted to pass its budget for fiscal year 2025.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington police warn of new scam
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department on Tuesday warned of a new scam that residents have recently seen. According to a Bloomington police Facebook post, scammers email you your name, phone number and address, then claim to have explicit photos of their victim that they say they will delete if they are given a…… MORE
Early morning fire at Busy Corner restaurant causes temporary closure
A fire early Wednesday morning has temporary closed the Busy Corner restaurant in Goodfield.… MORE
City council approves split of Bloomington’s Economic and Community Development department
The Bloomington City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to split the city’s Economic and Community Development department into two separate departments.… MORE
Normal West basketball team raking leaves for Veterans
By Jake Fogal NORMAL – The Normal West basketball team is getting together Saturday to make a difference off of the court. The Wildcats will be out in the community raking leaves for Veterans in Normal Saturday afternoon, from 12:30 to 4:30pm. West head coach Ed Hafermann spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. “For the last…… MORE
Two Springfield men accused of stealing guns in Bloomington
A collaboration between the Bloomington and Springfield Police Departments lead to the arrest of two individuals.… MORE
Peoria Veteran gets home makeover of a lifetime
A local veteran received a call of a lifetime.… MORE
Rivian narrows losses, eyes modest positive growth
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian narrowed its year over year net loss to $1.1 billion, according to its earnings statement released on Thursday.… MORE
Eureka recognize two people for their life-saving actions
By WMBD-TV EUREKA – The Eureka City Council has recognized two for their life-saving efforts during its meeting on Monday. According to Eureka City Services Coordinator Melissa Brown, both Assistant Eureka Police Chief Kim Jones and Ted Pierce were presented with a proclamation for heroic actions by Mayor Eric Lind. They were recognized for their…… MORE
Illinois Secretary of State’s Office hosting pop-up events for REAL IDs
Dozens lined up at the Central Illinois Regional Airport to get their Real ID on Wednesday.… 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…