Ground has been broken on the new 29,500 square foot Ag facility at Heartland Community College.… MORE
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Illinois farmers appear to have made up for a slow start
By USDA SPRINGFIELD – There were 6.1 days suitable for field work during the week ending June 26, 2022. Statewide, the average temperature was 76.4 degrees, 2.6 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.00 inches, 0.08 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 9 percent very short, 22 percent short, 68 percent adequate, and 1…… MORE
Council votes 5-3 for Bloomington’s second cannabis dispensary
By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council has approved the city’s second cannabis dispensary for recreational use, although three of the newest council members voted no. The council Monday night granted Project Equity’s request for a special use permit to open a dispensary at 1006 JC Parkway, close to Walmart and Blain’s Farm…… MORE
Bloomington Police investigating Sunday night shooting
Bloomington Police are asking for the public’s help in solving a late Sunday night shooting.… MORE
“Didn’t surprise, still shocking,” says an ISU professor regarding Roe v. Wade reversal
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – The blindsiding decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse Roe v. Wade ruling on abortion rights from 1973 has overturned 50 years of precedent and given state legislators the authority to regulate or outlaw abortion. Pro-Lifers are celebrating the recall, while Pro-Choicers are protesting in cities across the country.…… MORE
Gas prices drop in Illinois, throughout country, over last week
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – Gas prices are down about 13 cents in the last week across the state, averaging $5.44 a gallon. “With Independence Day a week away, gas prices have continued to fall for the second straight week as the price of oil has faltered, ushering in the drop we’re seeing. The good…… MORE
Protestors of all ages line Veterans Parkway in dissent against Roe v. Wade decision
By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Generations of protestors gathered along Veterans Parkway against the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn landmark abortion case Roe v. Wade. From a mother holding her baby to Kathy Todt, who was in her 20′s when Roe v. Wade was originally decided, they all agreed that they never believed the…… MORE
One person dead in single vehicle accident in Bloomington
By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – One person is dead after a single vehicle car accident on Bloomington’s west side. Police were notified of the crash at Locust Street and White Oak Road just before 1:30 a.m. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead, no one else was involved in the incident, according to BPD.…… MORE
IHSA reversing course on football playoffs
The Illinois High School Association is reversing course for the Class 1A through 6A football playoffs.… MORE
Pilot shortage continues to impact the airline industry
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The airline industry continues to be impacted by a labor shortage and rising gas prices. But what does that mean for smaller airports? Air fares are increasing across the country, and that includes flights to and from Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington. CIRA deputy director Fran Strebing spoke with…… 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…