Illinois State University Police plan to retire their therapy K-9 after more than five years of dedicated service.… MORE
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Illinois State University cut the ribbon on its future of healthcare training Thursday
Illinois State University cut the ribbon on its future of healthcare training Thursday.… MORE
Bloomington Bison open season this weekend at Grossinger Motors Arena
By WJBC BLOOMINGTON – The inaugural season for the Bloomington Bison kicks off this weekend at Grossinger Motors Arena against the Toledo Walleye. To celebrate hockey’s return to Bloomington, the Bison plan to host a fan fest Saturday evening outside of Grossinger Motors Arena. The event kicks off at 4:30 p.m., with Bison players walking…… MORE
Questions remain over whether Sangamon County followed policy in deadly pursuit
As the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office led a multi-county pursuit last month that ended in the death of a 43-year-old Kansas man, Illinois State Police directed troopers not to participate.… MORE
Bloomington Police probing Wednesday night shooting
Bloomington Police detectives need the public’s help after shots rang out late Wednesday night.… MORE
Bloomington partnering with Salvation Army to expand shelter services
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington announced a collaboration with the Salvation Army to expand the nonprofit’s shelter services, in the city’s ongoing effort to deal with homeless encampments in a “compassionate manner.” It marks the end of a temporary tent encampment that was located near downtown Bloomington, and city manager Jeff Jurgens…… MORE
Public safety discussed after string of violence in Normal
By WMBD-TV NORMAL – After several violent incidents rocked the town of Normal over the past month or so, the town council held a special meeting Wednesday to “draw a line in the sand,” in the words of city manager Pamela Reece. Two ordinances were discussed that, while similar, have varying fines. One would be…… MORE
Interstate 74 near Morton shutdown overnight after deadly crash
By WMBD-TV MORTON – A crash left one person dead and another person injured last night on Interstate 74 in Morton The crash occurred around 10 p.m. Wednesday on I-74 eastbound near Morton. A pickup truck driver was driving the wrong way on the highway and crashed head on with a semi truck. The crash…… MORE
CORONER: 1-month-old baby died due to ‘cocaine intoxication’
A one-month-old boy had enough cocaine in its body that it was the “immediate” cause of death.… MORE
Goodwill received $15,000 to help those in need in Central Illinois
Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois has received money to help unemployed, under-employed and dislocated workers.… 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…