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Reditus closing McLean County Fairgrounds COVID-19 testing site at the end of July
The COVID-19 testing site at the McLean County Fairgrounds is closing at the end of July.… MORE
Illinois’ top military officer is sharing his thoughts on the ongoing cyber wars
A cybersecurity exercise that pulls together all levels of government has military nationwide occupied.… MORE
Gov. Pritzker signs NIL legislation into law
Student-athletes across the state can now receive compensation while in school after Gov. Pritzker signed SB 2338 into law.… MORE
Sen. Durbin visits U.S.-Mexican board with Vice President; says there’s still a problem
Shortly after accompanying the vice president on a visit to the U.S.-Mexican border near El Paso, Tex., U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says there’s still a problem.… MORE
ISU program aims to clear slate for people with criminal past
A pilot program at Illinois State University is helping people get back on track with a clear record.… MORE
COVID vaccine clinics will continue in Downtown Bloomington
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington and McLean County Health Department will continue COVID vaccinations at the downtown arena but at a reduced capacity. Vaccine clinics at Grossinger Motors Arena will now take place in the Bud Light Lounge area, as well as the section of the south concourse that extends from the…… MORE
Numbers confirm what Illinois farmers can tell you – it’s wet!
By USDA SPRINGFIELD – There were 3.6 days suitable for field work during the week ending June 27, 2021. Statewide, the average temperature was 71.0 degrees, 2.9 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 2.74 inches, 1.84 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 7 percent very short, 10 percent short, 51 percent adequate, and 32…… MORE
Teenager accused of punching McLean County correctional officer
By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – A teenager from Normal is accused of punching a McLean County correctional officer. He has now been charged with aggravated battery. According to officials at the Mclean County Detention Facility, 18-year-old Omarr Parks-Bullock allegedly punched a correctional officer on Sunday after his physical restraints were removed. The time of Sunday’s incident…… MORE
Bloomington adds bulk waste pick-up days after weekend storms
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – After severe weather over the weekend that caused flooding throughout the Twin-Cities, the City of Bloomington is adding free bulk waste pick-up days starting next week. The special collection will begin July 6 and run for approximately two weeks. Crews will suspend brush pick up during that time frame so the…… MORE
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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…