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Former city manager of Normal has passed away
Dave Anderson, longtime city manager of Normal, has passed away. … MORE
First case of coronavirus reported in McLean County
Local health officials have reported the first coronavirus case in McLean County.… MORE
Health officials report three additional conronavirus deaths in Illinois, first case in McLean County
Public health officials have announced three additional coronavirus deaths in Illinois and the first case here in McLean County.
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ISU Professor: Changing student television class to online will be a “huge challenge”
From on-air to online, one Illinois State University professor’s class will be a lot different in the coming weeks. … MORE
Illinois American Water, A-1 Haney Plumbing with tips for flushable wipes
With toilet paper flying off the shelves, many households are increasing their use of “flushable” wipes, but Illinois American Water warns against flushing these items down the toilet.… MORE
New website addresses local concerns during coronavirus pandemic
Some local groups have created a new portal that will serve as a resource for individuals, businesses, and organizations in McLean County during the coronavirus pandemic.… MORE
Heartland going online for remainder of spring term
Heartland Community College will transition to online instruction for the remainder of the spring semester.… MORE
Hy-Vee announces new hour for customers considered “high risk”
In response to COVID-19 and higher demand, Hy-vee announced its opening up an hour earlier for customers considered “high risk.”… MORE
Public health officials announce 128 new coronavirus cases in Illinois
State health officials are reporting 128 new cases of coronavirus in Illinois, bringing the state total to 288.… 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…