The Normal Fire Department stated that no injuries were reported after a fire at Watterson Towers on the Illinois State University’s campus on Wednesday.… MORE
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No injuries reported after truck fire on I-55 in Lincoln
Illinois State Police responded to a truck fire on Interstate 55 near Lincoln on Wednesday.… MORE
Workforce pilot program for the homeless launched in Illinois
By WMBD-TV CENTRAL ILLINOIS – Some experiencing homelessness in Central Illinois will be given the opportunity for a new chance at success. A 30-month program is being launched through Career Link to provide job training opportunities to the homeless in the North Central region of Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce…… MORE
More people taking a swing at Bloomington’s golf courses
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington is seeing an increase of people hitting the greens at the golf courses. “There’s just a lot of excitement for the game right now,” said Superintendent of Golf Jason Wingate. Highland Park Golf Course, Prairie Vista Golf Course and the Arnold Palmer designed The Den at Fox…… MORE
Supreme Court hears cases pertaining to detention under the SAFE-T Act
The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a pair of cases that test the authority of local courts to hold criminal suspects behind bars while they await trial.… MORE
Manhunt underway for Ohio man accused of stealing a rental car with a child inside in Peoria
An Ohio man allegedly used force to take a rental car that had a child inside, according to charges filed Tuesday.… MORE
Harvest season underway across Central Illinois
There were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending September 8, 2024. … MORE
Jury selection begins in trial of former AT&T Illinois boss accused of bribing Madigan
Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of former AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza, who federal prosecutors allege bribed once-powerful Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in exchange for favorable legislation in Springfield.… MORE
Over 180 electric vehicle charging ports to be built along Illinois interstates
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced Monday that the state will be investing $25.3 million in electric vehicle charging stations.… MORE
Homeless encampment in Bloomington to be moved in October
On Oct. 15, the homeless tent encampment will be moved from its current location next to Home Sweet Home Ministries into the Bloomington Salvation Army 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…