Gov. Bruce Rauner isn't a fan of the fact that Illinois elects its judges.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Family members upset after no charges filed against driver in fatal accident
The family of two pedestrians killed in a traffic accident say they want charges filed against the driver who hit them.… MORE
Unit 5 superintendent floats idea of internship program
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel has an idea that he says will give students hands-on job training and alleviate overcrowding – get them out of the classroom.… MORE
Water in Lexington tests high for nitrite
Lexington city officials say repairs have been made to its water treatment plant that temporarily lead to high levels of nitrite.… MORE
Mackinaw man wins $100K Central Catholic raffle
A Mackinaw man won $100,000 in Central Catholic's Sweet Dreams raffle.… MORE
West Oakland Avenue in Bloomington to close
The Bloomington Water Department will be conducting water service repairs on West Oakland Avenue between South Madison Street and South Center Street. The repairs will begin on Tuesday.… MORE
Bloomington looking to approve water projects
Bloomington aldermen will vote Monday night of approving a pair of water projects.… MORE
Rauner reiterates State of the State agenda in Bloomington
Illinois' new governor wants the economy "booming" in Central Illinois.… MORE
Bloomington-Normal YMCA gets grant to expand performing arts program
A local performing arts program that many don't even know exists is getting a grant that might enable more young people to join.… MORE
Free tax preparation offered to low-income residents
The United Way is teaming up with the Bloomington-Normal VITA Foundation and the Mt. Moriah Christian Church to offer free tax return preparation.… 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…