The man who was found guilty of first-degree murder after fleeing his own murder trial has been extradited back to McLean County.… MORE
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Delay passing state budget
Not even eight hours after an announcement that a state budget deal is on track to get to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk, Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) adjourned his chamber for the night just before 11 p.m. Wednesday without voting on the bill.… MORE
Decatur man pleads guilty for involvement in central Illinois burglary ring
A Decatur man pleaded guilty to a class two felony in Macon County after facing multiple money laundering charges in the twin cities.… MORE
Durbin discusses infrastructure with Bloomington Mayor Mwilambwe
Illinois’ senior U.S. Senator made a stop Tuesday in Bloomington.… MORE
Illinois attorney general issues report on the extent of child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is releasing a report on the extent of child sexual abuse in the Catholic church.… MORE
State officials buffing up Route 66 roadside attractions ahead of 100-year anniversary
By Jake Fogal MCLEAN COUNTY – Route 66 is getting an upgrade as the historic roadway approaches it’s centennial year in 2026. Plans were approved at last week’s Normal Town Council meeting that places a huge roadside attraction at Normal One Plaza, spelling out in giant letter’s ‘NORMAL’. Bloomington Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau’s…… MORE
Bloomington Police searching for man related to 2020 homicide
Bloomington police are asking for any information on the whereabouts of 24-year-old James Moon for his role in a 2020 homicide.… MORE
Sen. Durbin announces rural health initiative
Durbin was in Lincoln to announce a rural health initiative: the Roadmap to Grow Illinois’ Rural Healthcare Workforce.… MORE
Illinois farmers still getting it done in the fields
There were 4.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 21.… MORE
Bloomington Police arrest man following shots fired incident
By Jake Fogal BLOOMIINGTON – Bloomington Police made an arrest Sunday morning related to a shots fired call near the City’s downtown. Police officers were dispatched to the 800 block of East Washington Street for a shot’s fired incident, that led to the arrest of Ryan Murray. Murray was arrested without incident following an investigation…… 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…