A Bloomington alderman who’s served on the city council for just over a decade will have a challenger if he decides to seek another term.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington mom among three arrested for fireworks blast that burned baby
A baby is hospitalized with burns and three adults have been arrested for allegedly lighting fireworks that caused the child’s injuries.… MORE
BBB reports telephone utility scam
The local Better Business Bureau reports hearing from area businesses targeted in a likely telephone scam about their utilities.… MORE
Mid Central Community Action launches Financial Opportunity Center
Local Initiatives Support Corporation of Peoria is joining with Mid Central Community Action to realize lifelong goals for residents in Bloomington-Normal.… MORE
DeWitt County Zoning Board of Appeals asked to move turbines farther away
Opponents in DeWitt County have asked for significant changes before a proposed wind turbine project moves forward.… MORE
IDOT seeks to minimize inconvenience during Veterans Parkway road work
The goal of crews resurfacing a large section of Veterans Parkway starting next Monday is to cause as little disruption as possible for most drivers.… MORE
Bloomington council candidate sees signs of disrepair, calls for closer ties with Normal
Bloomington is showing signs of disrepair, and a candidate for alderman said his solutions to reverse the trend are aggressive marketing to land new businesses and closer ties to Normal.… MORE
Salvation Army water heater bursts, estimated $20,000 in repairs
After a water heater burst leading to pipelines in appliances, the Salvation Army is asking for the public’s help after an estimated $20,000 in repairs.… MORE
LaHood: Tariffs should be implemented carefully
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says tariffs have their place, but must be used carefully.… MORE
Analyst: Gasoline prices lowest in 75 days
A head of petroleum analysis with GasBuddy said gasolinee prices will drop when school gets back in session.… 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…