McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers is looking to replace his chief deputy who’s leaving to become a federal prosecutor at about the same time that Chambers himself might become a judge.… MORE
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers is looking to replace his chief deputy who’s leaving to become a federal prosecutor at about the same time that Chambers himself might become a judge.… MORE
A conservative government watchdog told District 87 school board members Wednesday they fired the wrong person.… MORE
A political analyst says he’s not surprised that House Speaker Paul Ryan has announced he won’t run for another term in Congress.… MORE
Progressive organizer Jenn Carrillo said she’s taking on the exciting, yet scary step of running for political office.… MORE
Property owners crowded into city council chambers Monday night to save their boat docks at Lake Bloomington, but they weren’t pleased with the outcome.… MORE
Bloomington is joining Normal in paying a consultant to study the feasibility and economic impact of a multi-sports complex at a yet-to-be determined McLean County site… MORE
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said he’s looking forward to working with State Farm as it looks to sell the insurance company’s original headquarters in Downtown Bloomington.… MORE
The Libertarian candidate for governor is riding his party’s theme to reduce government’s involvement in everyday lives.… MORE
Central Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis said a trade war with China would have a devastating impact for area farmers.… MORE
A progressive activist pushing for Bloomington to become a ‘welcoming city’ for undocumented immigrants is running for the city council seat held by the council’s senior member.… MORE
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.” …
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…
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…
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…