One local nonprofit made sure those with low income in McLean County could have a turkey on Thanksgiving.… MORE
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Evidentiary hearing held for the Barton McNeil case
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – Imprisoned for nearly a quarter of a century, Barton McNeil’s case was heard again at the McLean County Courthouse on Tuesday. McNeil was sentenced to life in prison in 1999 for the murder of his three-year-old daughter Christina, although it was reduced to a 99-year sentence. Since his conviction, he has…… MORE
State Police teams up with local departments for ‘Operation Unplugged’ to stop speeders
By Blake Haas MCLEAN COUNTY – Authorities in McLean County are cracking down on speeders near Rivian Automotive after several severe and fatal crashes in the area. Late last week, departments from Bloomington and Normal, alongside Illinois State Police and the McLean County Sheriff’s Office, teamed up for ‘Operation Unplugged.’ During the detail, police issued…… MORE
Seven fire departments responded to DeWitt County home fire Monday night
Fire investigators in DeWitt County are working to determine how a home caught fire early Monday night.… MORE
16-year-old boy shot Monday night on Bloomington’s south side
Bloomington police are probing a shooting Monday night that injured a 16-year-old boy on the city’s south side.… MORE
Rivian CEO now responsible for product functions
By WMBD-TV NORMAL – An 8-K Form with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission shows that Rivian’s CEO will be undertaking additional responsibilities. Dr. Robert Scaringe is the CEO of Rivian Automotive, and he will be assuming responsibility for all product functions which include software, autonomy, design, vehicle, electrical, propulsion, and programs. In addition,…… MORE
ISP responds to Mackinaw crash with life-threatening injuries
By WMBD-TV MACKINAW – Illinois State Police arrived on the scene of a crash near Leopold Street in Mackinaw for a crash with life-threatening injuries Monday evening. State Police stated that around 6:20 p.m., ISP Troop 4 responded to a crash involving a pedestrian off of Route 9 near Leopold Street. The pedestrian was taken…… MORE
State football finals returning to Hancock Stadium this weekend
Illinois High School Association state football finals return to Hancock Stadium this weekend. … MORE
Red Cross reminds the holidays are high time for kitchen fires
The men and women of the fire department may be nice people, but you probably do not want them as guests for Thanksgiving dinner.… MORE
Prairie Central honoring late students with court design ahead of 2023 season
By Jake Fogal FAIRBURY – The high school boys basketball season gets underway tonight for many school’s in Central Illinois, including the team up at Prairie Central High School. Prairie Central one season ago went 31-3, and hoisted the regional championship trophy before falling in sectional play to Pontiac. This season the Hawk’s play for…… 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…