High-Tech multi-function vehicles are on the roadways across the Twin-Cities to conduct a road assessment.… MORE
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McLean County Health Department reports 54 new cases of COVID-19; two additional deaths
The McLean County reports an uptick in COVID-19 cases, as the county records two more COVID-19 related deaths in the past week.… MORE
Corn Belt Energy has scheduled a Rate 11 interrupt for Thursday
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Corn Belt Energy has scheduled a power disruption for residential members who are enrolled in the Rate 11 load control program. Rate 11 members will experience an interruption in electrical service Thursday, July 15 from 1-5 pm. According to a news release, this interruption will allow Corn Belt to test the…… MORE
McLean County EMA: Damage assessment shows “significant number of people and businesses needing assistance”
Just after a month of record flooding in the Twin Cities, the McLean County Emergency Management Agency has completed the initial assessment for the county.… MORE
WATCH: Bloomington Police calling for help to identify suspect in a burglary case
Bloomington Police ask for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a local business burglary case.… MORE
Magician Justin Willman performing at ISU’s family weekend
In-person acts are returning to Illinois State University’s family weekend, as the University announced a magician and comedian as part of the lineup.… MORE
Longtime Sheriff’s Deputy announcing a bid for Sheriff
A long-time McLean County Sheriff’s Deputy is putting his name in the hat to become the county’s next Sheriff.… MORE
Update on special bulk waste pickup in Bloomington
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Special bulk waste pickup in the City of Bloomington is ongoing after severe flooding last month. Some residents are unhappy because due to the large amount of materials left out for pickup, public works crews are delayed. Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. Bloomington City Manager Gleason…… MORE
U of I professor weighs in on a later primary election
By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – 2022 will be a year of change in Illinois politics. The every-ten-years redistricting process will result in a new congressional map and new legislative maps, the latter already having been signed into law by the governor. There is also a later primary election date – June 28, to allow…… MORE
This week’s USDA crop report is a wet one
From USDA There were 4.3 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 11, 2021. Statewide, the average temperature was 73.9 degrees, 2.2 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 1.35 inches, 0.54 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 5 percent very short, 16 percent short, 60 percent adequate, and 19 percent surplus.…… 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…