Alexandra Burgos lives on through her parents’ work. Rafael and Milagros Burgos attended a Moms Demand Action rally on the Capitol steps in Springfield Tuesday. … MORE
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Man found dead in a ditch in McLean County; investigation underway
An investigation is ongoing after a man was found dead in a ditch in McLean County Tuesday morning. … MORE
Road reopened after gas leak in Pontiac
By WMBD-TV PONTIAC – The Pontiac Police Department encouraged residents to avoid part of Howard Street due to a gas leak on Tuesday. According to Pontiac Police Assistant Chief Brad Baird, The Pontiac Fire Department first received the call about the leak at 9:54 a.m. A company was installing internet cable along the roadway when…… MORE
Pair arrested in Normal for Bloomington shooting Monday evening
A man from Normal and a woman from Chicago stand accused of playing a role in a shits fire incident on Monday.… MORE
A new downtown coming to Bloomington
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council unanimously voted to approve the revamping of the city’s downtown. The project will increase accessibility to community members of all walks of life, and update infrastructure. Cody Hendricks, Ward 6 city councilman, said it’s time for Bloomington to invest in itself. “I think people just see that…… MORE
Illinois planting season is just getting started
There were 2.3 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending April 14, 2024… MORE
U of I study looks at eliminating the state’s sales tax on groceries
As Gov. JB Pritzker has proposed to eliminate the state’s sales tax on groceries, a new University of Illinois study suggests the idea hurts cities more than it helps families.… MORE
Connect Transit offering free rides for Earth Day
Connect Transit announced that they will not be charging passengers any fares on Earth Day, April 22.… MORE
Bloomington Committee gives update on Connect Transit Station
During the Bloomington City Council Committee of the Whole meeting Monday night, updates were given on the Connect Transit Downtown Transfer Station.… MORE
Prices increase slightly at the pump amid a potential war in the Middle East
Amid a potential war in the Middle East, prices at the up are up $0.4 cents per gallon over the past week.… 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…