Loyola University’s basketball success meant more than a little publicity for a nun.… MORE
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LeRoy educator named Illinois Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year
A local teacher has earned statewide recognition for cultivating learning about agriculture.… MORE
What happens when a teacher crosses the picket line?
Amid teacher strikes across the state, some teachers have decided to go back to work before their union reaches a deal and could face fines or other punishment when classes resume.… MORE
Survey shows most Illinois residents support gun restrictions advocates oppose
An NPR survey found that most Illinois residents support gun regulations that are opposed by gun owners.… MORE
West Nile cases down in Illinois this year due to weather
So far this year, health officials have reported 14 cases of West Nile virus statewide, down from almost 200 cases in 2018.… MORE
Lawmakers could focus on pension consolidation plan in upcoming veto session
Illinois lawmakers return to the state capital today for the start of fall veto session and Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants them to act on legislation to consolidate suburban and downstate police and firefighter pension funds.… MORE
New complaint seeks to strike down part of Illinois abortion law
President Donald Trump’s administration could nullify a part of Illinois’ new law expanding access to abortion procedures. … MORE
Rankin announces candidacy for McLean County Circuit Clerk
A Bloomington Democrat has announced his candidacy for McLean County Circuit Clerk.… MORE
LaHood, Duckworth see safer world after ISIS leader’s death, differ on Trump’s role
U.S Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) agree ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s death makes the world a safer place.… MORE
Fire damages home, kills a pet in Normal
A fire damaged a home in North Normal on Sunday, killing a pet and leaving four people temporarily homeless.… 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…