Illinois State Police launched an investigation into the death of a Kansas man during a multi-county pursuit on Sept. 22 by Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputies.… MORE
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Heartland Community College opens renovated student center
By WMBD-TV NORMAL – Heartland Community College is celebrating the opening of a renovated space designed to help assist students outside the classroom. It will feature a space dedicated to student success, well-being and even a game room. Heartland had a celebration with students to commemorate the opening. They provided food and music and even…… MORE
Normal Community defense unravels Bloomington’s perfect season in Week 6 victory
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – In a clash between two intercity schools, Bloomington and Normal Community’s rivalry was renewed in Week 6 of the High School football season. Both teams have had stellar season’s as Bloomington was riding an undefeated campaign through five weeks, while Normal Community has only one blemish against a non-conference opponent…… MORE
Two Bloomington Officers given award for saving 2-week-old child
The City of Bloomington has awarded Officers Jacob Shepard and Ronald Fryman with the Life Saving Award.… MORE
Illinois Senate Rep. calls for investigation after latest report of mismanagement at DCFS
The latest report of abuse of Illinois’ most vulnerable children has Illinois Senate Republicans calling for an investigation.… MORE
IMA President: “We want to tell the story of what’s made in Illinois,” as statewide bus tour launches
Manufacturing can be about numbers. There are certainly many of them in the story of the “Makers on the Move” bus tour, the third edition of which kicked off Friday in Springfield.… MORE
Fall free bulk pickup starts next week in Bloomington
Free bulk pickup runs Monday, Oct. 7 through Oct. 18 in the City of Bloomington.… MORE
ADM stops carbon injection as its Decatur facility remains under federal scrutiny
After identifying an underground carbon dioxide leak earlier this year, agribusiness giant ADM found a further “anomaly” in one of the wells at its Decatur carbon dioxide sequestration plant last week.… MORE
COUNTRY Financial supporting those impacted by Hurricane Helene
According to a news release, the insurance company is donating $20,000 to the American Red Cross to assist hurricane victims in the states where they operate including Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama.… MORE
Town officials hold groundbreaking ceremony for new fire station in Normal
The dirt was scattered and the excitement was high for the expansion of the town of Normal’s fire department on Shepard Road.… 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…