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Category Archives: Local News
Police continue to investigate burglary spree in Kenney
The DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate a series of burglaries that happened early Monday in Kenney.… MORE
Saunemin teacher, coach charged with possession of child porn
A teacher and coach from Saunemin faces child pornography charges involving a student at his school.… MORE
Out-of-town visitors denounce mayor’s views on Justice Thomas
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner pledges to meet with one of two out-of-town speakers at Monday night’s city council meeting who took him to task for his comments last month about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.… MORE
Bloomington council seeks to aid disabled transit riders
The Bloomington City Council passed a resolution Monday night aimed at helping disabled Connect Transit riders burdened by a possible fare increase and service reduction.… MORE
Bloomington and Normal Police investigating four separate shots fired incidents over weekend
Bloomington and Normal Police are investigating four unrelated incidents in where shots were fired over the weekend.… MORE
ISU police raising funds for new ‘pawfficer’
The Illinois State University Police Department is hoping to add a furry recruit this fall.… MORE
MCCA Executive Director: ‘There are all kinds of successes’ when looking back on Jefferson House
By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – After serving as a liaison between Bloomington Police and residents to improve community relations and enhanced public safety, the Jefferson Street Community House will soon be for sale. The Jefferson Street Community House located at 828 W. Jefferson St. has allowed members of the community to voice their opinions…… MORE
BPD: Fatal hit-and-run suspect turns himself in
The suspect from a fatal hit-and-run crash over the weekend has turned himself in to Bloomington Police.… MORE
UPDATED: Man identified in hit and run accident
By A.J. Harris BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department has identified the man who was killed in a fatal hit and run accident over the weekend. 39-year-old Corey Cotrell, Normal, was killed by injuries sustained in the accident when his motorcycle and a van collided near the intersection of Main St. and Macarthur Ave. in…… 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…