Catalytic converters theft claims have dramatically dropped compared to last year. This is the first decline since 2019.… MORE
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Normal Town Council approves new Raising Cane’s restaurant
It was a unanimous approval from the Normal Town Council on Monday for a new Raising Cane’s Chicken restaurant.… MORE
Bradley University may cut 17 programs and up to 68 faculty jobs
Bradley University is considering discontinuing 17 academic degree programs and converting five others into “service units” that will serve only to satisfy degree requirements in other majors.… MORE
Longtime restaurant in Clinton closing after 24-years
A longtime staple restaurant is closing its doors in DeWitt County after more than 24 years.… MORE
District 87 planning to purchase State Farm building
On Friday, the district announced the initiation of a purchase agreement with State Farm for the Oakland Avenue Building.… MORE
Bloomington community has positive view of BPD according to survey results
The Bloomington Police Department has a mostly positive rapport with the community, according to its community survey results released Sunday afternoon.… MORE
Tensions boil over in overtime victory for Normal Community in 2nd round of IHSA Playoffs
By Jake Fogal NORMAL – A back-and-forth contest at Dick Tharp Field Saturday night led to hot heads and heighted tempers as the Normal Community Ironmen eked out a win over Bradley Bourbonnais in overtime, 31-30. Both teams were knotted at 24 apiece as the fourth quarter culminated, sending the second round matchup to overtime.…… MORE
ISU Athletic leaders react to the passing of Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight
Athletic leaders at Illinois State University are reacting to the passing of one of the most polarizing coaching figures in NCAA Men’s basketball history.… MORE
Redbird and former White House aide Lola Tomorrow helping students with entrepreneurship
By WMBD-TV NORMAL – Former aide to First Lady Michelle Obama, Lola Tomorrow, spoke at Illinois State University on Thursday. The session, “Tomorrow’s Entrepreneur Experience: Introducing Lola Tomorrow,” was part three of a four part series called, “Tomorrow’s Entrepreneur Series,” hosted in partnership with the Multicultural Center. Tomorrow is a millionaire CEO who got her start…… MORE
Fire at Rivian forces evacuation Thursday night
By Jake Fogal NORMAL – Hundreds were forced to evacuate Rivian Automotive Thursday night as a trash compactor caught fire. The fire was first reported at 7:30 by the Normal Fire Department. No injuries were reported along with the incident and the fire occurred on the southeast side of the building. The cause and damages…… 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…