The highly contagious norovirus is common during the winter season because of the many holiday gatherings.… MORE
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Task force recommends tornado shelters in warehouse following deadly 2021 storm
A task force created in the wake of a deadly Metro East tornado has issued recommendations for better protecting warehouse workers. … MORE
Snow parking ban to go into effect in Bloomington on Sunday
The city of Bloomington announced on Friday that it plans to implement a snow route parking ban on Sunday due to forecasted winter weather.… MORE
Nearly 300 new Illinois laws take effect in 2025
Time to study up, Illinois. When the clock hits midnight on New Year’s Day, 293 new state laws will take effect.… MORE
Illinois’ checkwriter-in-chief is ready to help you make a financial New Year’s resolution
Time to make resolutions – but Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza has some which won’t have you fighting a crowd at the gym.… MORE
Bill aims to reduce state requirements for name changes
Illinois lawmakers in early January could consider easing requirements for residents to change their names, a move proponents say will reduce risks for victims of domestic abuse, transgender residents and others.… MORE
State could adopt ‘kin-first’ approach to foster care
Illinois lawmakers could soon make it easier for children in foster care to live with their relatives or other people close to them.… MORE
State Farm Holiday Classic Championships to be aired on WJBC
By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON — Each year, 64 teams from across Illinois gather in the twin cities for the State Farm Holiday Classic. After defeating Kankakee Bishop Mac, Bloomington Central Catholic reached the Championship game in the small school girls’ division. Central Catholic will compete against Central Southeastern for the Small School Girls division at…… MORE
Could another Grayson get hired?
There’s a new sheriff in Springfield, and she’s talking to the Sonya Massey Commission.… MORE
Bloomington woman wins appeal in civil suit against State Farm
A Bloomington woman has won her appeal in a federal racial discrimination lawsuit against State Farm Insurance Co.… 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…