Swiftie Fest, presented by WBNQ-FM and WBWN-FM, will feature a performance by the Taylorville Band.… MORE
Tag Archives: Grossinger Motors Arena
IHSA cheer state finals brings economic boom to Bloomington-Normal
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – 100 teams from all over the state are in Bloomington, competing for the number one spot for cheer in Illinois. Seven teams in our coverage area competed, coming from as far as the Chicago suburbs.That means money is spent on hotel rooms, parking, and food. It wasn’t just the competing…… MORE
Bison’s opening weekend boosting Bloomington’s economy
With the Bloomington Bison drawing in more than 4,000 spectators, Grossinger Motors Arena was almost packed to capacity at Saturday’s opening game.… MORE
Country music icon Trace Adkins to perform in Bloomington
A three-time Grammy nominated Country singer plans to perform at Grossinger Motors Arena later this year.
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High hopes for arts and entertainment in Bloomington
The calendar is filling up for Bloomington’s Arts and Entertainment Department as the city is looking forward to more visibility for the arena and performing arts center.… MORE
Partnership providing veterans with free tickets to Bloomington shows
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington announced a new partnership on Friday that will be giving back to area veterans. The city’s Arts & Entertainment Department stated that it has partnered with the nonprofit organization Vet Tix to provide local and regional veterans with tickets to live events free of charge. The tickets would be for events…… MORE
Grossinger Motors Arena to go cashless in May
Grossinger Motors Arena will become a cashless venue beginning next month so leave those dollar bills at home, the city said in a news release Thursday.… MORE
Bloomington Bison: Hockey back in Bloomington
Hockey is officially back in Bloomington thanks to a $4 million investment from Hallet Sports and Entertainment.… MORE
City of Bloomington exploring new naming rights for downtown arena
A leader in Bloomington’s city government reports that the name of Grossinger Motors Arena will change.… MORE
ECHL hockey league announces expansion team for Bloomington
A new professional hockey team is coming to the City of Bloomington.… 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…