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Bloomington police seeks community’s help with survey on how they are doing

Bloomington police seeks community’s help with survey on how they are doing

Posted on April 17, 2024

By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department seeks the community’s help with a survey that will offer insight into concerns, attitudes, and trust with the department. The survey will appear to residents on their mobile devices and will allow the department to “holistically understand local neighborhood safety issues and enhance their responsiveness to community priorities.” Officials…… MORE

Woodford County Board stalls non-sanctuary status decision for a later time

Woodford County Board stalls non-sanctuary status decision for a later time

Posted on April 17, 2024

By WMBD-TV EUREKA – After several people made their voices heard, the Woodford County Board voted unanimously to table a decision to become a non-sanctuary county. Nearly 20 people spoke, most of whom against against the proposed resolution which would have made Woodford County a non-sanctuary county. That would have not allowed tax-payer-funded services to…… MORE

Road reopened after gas leak in Pontiac

Road reopened after gas leak in Pontiac

Posted on April 16, 2024

By WMBD-TV PONTIAC – The Pontiac Police Department encouraged residents to avoid part of Howard Street due to a gas leak on Tuesday. According to Pontiac Police Assistant Chief Brad Baird, The Pontiac Fire Department first received the call about the leak at 9:54 a.m. A company was installing internet cable along the roadway when…… MORE

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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…