Illinois State University’s African American Studies Program is hosting its inaugural film series.… MORE
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Several inches of snow expected on Wednesday
A winter storm will bring moderate snow to Central Illinois on Wednesday, with many areas seeing the biggest snow of the season so far.… MORE
Two sentenced to federal prison on child-related sexual charges from McLean County cases
In two different cases, two men were sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty in Peoria’s federal court to charges related to sexually exploiting minors.… MORE
Pritzker signs ‘Karina’s law’ to remove guns from domestic violence situations
Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter Daniela were shot and killed on Fourth of July weekend in 2023 at their Chicago home, allegedly by her husband. … MORE
A Taylor Swift-themed festival to be held in Bloomington
Swiftie Fest, presented by WBNQ-FM and WBWN-FM, will feature a performance by the Taylorville Band.… MORE
Trump is expected to pardon ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence
By AP and WMBD TV WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump on Monday will pardon Democratic former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, according to a person familiar with his plans. Trump commuted Blagojevich’s 14-year sentence for political corruption charges during his first term. He planned to sign the pardon on Monday afternoon, according to the person,…… MORE
Parade of storms to bring multiple rounds of snow to Central Illinois this week
With the exception of some occasional shots of cold air, this winter has been relatively mild for Central Illinois. … MORE
Pritzker takes aim at Trump tariffs with business tours, calls to foreign officials
When President Donald Trump announced plans to issue tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China last week, the backlash from Illinois leaders was swift. … MORE
Bloomington mayor to fill vacant council seat
Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe has selected who will fill the city’s vacant council seat.… MORE
Normal Museum holds 2nd annual International Day of Women and Girls Science
The Children’s Discovery Museum in uptown Normal held its 2nd annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science.… 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…