A Georgia woman stands accused of pointing a pistol at another driver last Friday on I-55 in Livingston County.… MORE
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Illinois State University is asking for federal help to build a new STEM lab
Illinois State University is on the cusp of a new STEM lab but needs government funding.… MORE
Two central Illinois locations ranked in the top 100 places to live in U.S.
By WMBD_TV BLOOMINGTON – Two central Illinois cities made the list of the top 100 places to live in the U.S. according to Livability.com. According to the list, both Bloomington and Peoria ranked in the top 100 best small to mid-sized cities to live in 2024. Bloomington ranked 36 and Peoria ranked 88. Both cities made…… MORE
Illinois State Police seeking person of interest in Kewanee homicide
By WMBD-TV KEWANEE – The Illinois State Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a person of interest for a homicide investigation. On June 8, Kewanee police responded to a welfare check on West Division Street near Chautauqua Park, according to an ISP news release. When they arrived, they found an unresponsive man…… MORE
Normal police praised for talking down resident’s mental health crisis
The Normal Police Department on Facebook recognized Officer Isaiah Williamson and Officer Eric Sage for their recent police work.… MORE
Third person charged in the shooting death of Jamere Bew
McLean County Prosecutors charged a third person in the shooting death of Jamere Bew.… MORE
Bird test positive for the West Nile virus in Woodford County
By WMBD-TV METAMORA – The Woodford County Health Department reported its first case of a bird testing positive for the West Nile virus in the county this year on Thursday. According to the health department, a dead blackbird in Metamora tested positive for the virus. Health departments around the state monitor mosquitos and birds who…… MORE
Tailgate N’ TallBoys back on Friday after weather delay
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – The Tailgate ‘N Tallboys music festival is back on after Thursday night’s shows were canceled due to severe weather. According to the latest update from the Tailgate N’ Tallboys app, they thanked everyone for their understanding on Thursday and looked forward to a massive day. This afternoon, Nate Kenyon will take the side stage at…… MORE
Rivian announces more layoffs for some salaried positions
According to Rivian spokeswoman Kelli Felker, the electric car manufacturer will be eliminating a small number of salaried positions.… MORE
Elimination of McLean County Auditor office going on November ballot
This coming November, voters in McLean County will decide if they want to eliminate the office of county auditor.… 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…