McLean County’s largest school district may wind up sticking with the same school bus company next school year even though the school board, administrators, and parents are far from satisfied with the current provider.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Brady, Blumenshine clash over gas tax in GOP primary debate
While the national primary race for President is ramping up across the country, there are also local races to decide.… MORE
ISU recognized as a military-friendly university
Illinois State University has received national recognition for being a military friendly school.… MORE
Bloomington Housing Authority receives over $1 million in federal funding
The Bloomington Housing Authority has been awarded $1,401,725 in federal funding that will go towards the development, financing and modernization of public housing.… MORE
St. Jude Radiothon in full swing; Families share stories of hope
The annual St. Jude Radiothon with WJBC and Radio Bloomington is underway.… MORE
Bitterly cold conditions to end week, list of warming centers in McLean County
The McLean County Emergency Management Agency is preparing as bitterly cold conditions are expected to hit the area at the end of this week.… MORE
Local schools seeing an increase in absences due to illness
Schools across Bloomington-Normal are experiencing a large number of sick students and faculty members.… MORE
Winter weather advisory issued for all of central Illinois
Snow is expected across the area starting Wednesday afternoon which could cause some slick road conditions during the evening commute.… MORE
BPD arrest 4 on numerous drug, weapons offenses
A Bloomington Police SWAT and vice unit raid Monday resulted in the arrest of four men for possession of several drugs and guns.… MORE
CIRA announces new non-stop flight to Emerald Coast
Central Illinois Regional Aiport announced that Allegiant Airlines will offer direct flights to Destin-Fort Walton Beach starting in June.… 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…