A traffic stop in Normal last week led to the arrest of a man for drug and weapon charges.… MORE
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Illinois State University protestors stand trial for May 3 trespassing arrest
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL – Following the arrests of seven protestors at Illinois State University in May, all appeared in court today for a pre-trial hearing. Just after 1:30 p.m., the court began with the attorney of the seven protestors, Cheryl Weikel, taking the stand and asking for a continuance, citing a busy two weeks without…… MORE
McLean County man charged with eight Class X felonies
A McLean County man on parole now faces eight Class X felonies for allegedly possession a machine gun.… MORE
Normal Police warning local residents of scam impersonating officers
Police in Normal want the public to be aware of scams that portray officers on the department’s force.… MORE
Normal police announce retirement of K-9 Thor
By WMBD-TV NORMAL – The Normal Police Department announced that its K-9 officer Thor will retire on Tuesday. According to the announcement on Facebook, Thor served the residents of McLean County for the last seven years. He worked with his handler, officer Shane Bachman, and was responsible for many arrests and apprehensions in the area. “We extend…… MORE
Charges issued against Bloomington woman in deadly crash that killed 8-year-old boy
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – A 33-year-old woman from Bloomington is facing multiple felony charges Tuesday morning for her involvement in a deadly crash that killed an 8-year-old boy. McLean County prosecutors issued charges on Monday against Stephany Flores-Ramirez,33, for two counts each of aggravated driver under the influence causing death, which is a Class 2…… MORE
USDA crop report shows the state’s major cash crops are coming along nicely
There were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending July 7, 2024.… MORE
Bloomington City Council approves purchase of a fire safety simulator
A mobile trailer that can simulate dangerous fire situations will soon be headed to Bloomington as an added tool for fire safety education.… MORE
Hy-Vee will now accept PayPal, Venmo at checkout
Hy-Vee announced on Monday that PayPal and Venmo will now be accepted for payment.… MORE
14-year-old teenager charged with first-degree murder in Decatur
A 14-year-old Decatur teenager stands accused of killing a 63-year-old man early Monday morning.… 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…