A 21-year-old Normal man stands accused of firing a weapon during a shooting in 2022.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Normal native Leah Marlene to launch new E.P. on Friday
A Normal native, formally in the top three on American Idol, is out with new music on Friday.… MORE
Aaron Rossi pleads guilty in federal court to fraud and false tax return charges
By WMBD-TV PEORIA – After months of denials, several civil lawsuits and a federal grand jury, the world found out Tuesday that Aaron Rossi, once a local wunderkind, lied and committed fraud regarding a Bloomington medical practice. Rossi, 39, pleaded guilty to mail fraud and filing a false tax return at Peoria’s federal courtroom, just days before…… MORE
TikTok scams have become more frequent following the launch of the TikTok Shop
The Better Business Bureau is warning TikTok users and parents of potential scams with the new TikTok shop.… MORE
Rivian plans to unveil a new cheaper vehicle in March
Rivian Automotive plans to launch a cheaper electric vehicle in March. … MORE
Eastview Christian Church announces new lead Pastor
A new season is on the horizon for one of the largest churches in McLean County. … MORE
Caterpillar reports record-breaking numbers in 2023
By WMBD-TV IRVING, Texas – Caterpillar Inc. announced that it made record-breaking profits in 2023 on Monday. According to Caterpillar, the full-year sales and revenues in 2023 were $67.1 billion. This is up 13% compared to the $59.4 billion from 2022. Caterpillar’s full-year profits were also up to $20.12 per share, this is compared to…… MORE
Normal recognized for bicycle accessibility
By WMBD-TV NORMAL – The League of American Bicyclists acknowledged Normal for its continued efforts to make the town more bike-friendly. A Town of Normal news release states that they were awarded a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award. It is one of 480 communities recognized for their bike-friendly efforts. “We appreciate this recognition honoring…… MORE
Jelani Day Foundation hosts remembrance dinner at ISU
Family and friends gathered at the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University on Saturday.… MORE
8th Annual ‘Night in a Car’ raises more than $142,000 for local homeless shelter
On Friday night, 175 people slept in their cars to shine a light on homelessness while raising money for a local homeless shelter.… 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…