It will cost the public between $57 and $62 to buy a share of Rivian stock at its initial public offering, which could happen in the coming days, according to various media reports.… MORE
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David Davis Mansion holding ‘Christmas in a barn’ sale to raise funds for the mansion
For the first time, the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington is holding “Christmas in a barn” to sell antique Christmas items.… MORE
Oil prices are on the rise, leading to higher prices at the pump
According to a local financial advisor, oil prices are rising, leading to higher gas prices at the pump.… MORE
Miller Park Zoo launching new pollinator garden
Miller Park Zoo is launching a new conservation project to not only protect animals but native plant species as well.… MORE
Bloomington Election Commission names new executive director
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The election commission in Bloomington has picked a new executive director. Suzanne Fahnestock will replace Tim Mitchell who left the BEC in May of 2021. Fahnestock most recently served as the Emergency Rental Assistance Program Manager in Winnebago County. In 2018 she served as the Executive Director of the DuPage…… MORE
Rivian sees share price up to $62 for imminent IPO
By HOI ABC NORMAL – It will cost the public between $57 and $62 to buy a share of Rivian stock at its initial public offering, which could happen in the coming days, according to various media reports. Rivian will trade under the symbol “RIVN” on the Nasdaq exchange, offering 135 million shares of Class…… MORE
McLean County’s top prosecutor among two Republicans vying for vacant judgeship
By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Republican primary contest is brewing between McLean County’s chief prosecutor and an associate judge to fill a judicial vacancy next year. McLean County State’s Attorney Don Knapp is sending out invitations to supporters for a formal announcement Thursday at Bloomington’s Union Park. Associate Judge Amy McFarland made her formal…… MORE
Operation Purple Heart
By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – As Veterans Day approaches, Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs hopes the talk at your household veers to any military service in the family – and a possible Purple Heart. Frerichs’ office, which maintains a vault of unclaimed property surrendered from old safe deposit boxes and the like, is holding eleven of…… MORE
Knell sentenced to prison for April homicide
A guilty plea will lead to a 50 year prison sentence for a McLean County man, convicted of murder.… MORE
Congressman Davis calling on employers to help employees with student loans
A Central Illinois Congressman is looking to tackle the student loan crisis through a new student loan tax benefit for employers.… 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…