A downtown bar's request to expand its liquor license was denied Tuesday by the Bloomington Liquor Commission.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Nitrite in the Lexington’s water supply back to safe levels
Water in the city of Lexington is completely safe again after recent testing indicated high levels of Nitrite.… MORE
BPD could alter wording on complaint forms
The forms used by the public to make complaints against the Bloomington Police Department might soon see some wording changes.… MORE
Friends and relatives continue pursuit of details surrounding pedestrian deaths
Friends and relatives of two Latinos who were killed in a pedestrian traffic accident are waiting on answers as to why the driver of the vehicle wasn't charged.… MORE
Illinois Wesleyan professor: Tea Party more complex than portrayed
An Illinois Wesleyan professor who studies race relations says the Tea Party often gets a bad rap.… MORE
Ethics group has questions about Schock home sale
A watchdog group is raising ethics questions about the sale of U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock's home to a campaign supporter.… MORE
Bloomington approves water projects, recognizes new fire chief
Bloomington's water treatment plant will be receiving new plastic filters, as part of a multi-year plan to replace the current clay filtering system.… MORE
Obituaries: Hughes, Zimmerman
Obituaries for Nancy Hughes and Lois Zimmerman… MORE
Obituaries: Waters
Obituary for Doris Waters… MORE
Rauner wants change to judge selection, construction bid process
Gov. Bruce Rauner isn't a fan of the fact that Illinois elects its judges.… 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…