The management firm that has run Grossinger Motors Arena for the past four years is no longer in charge of the city-owned venue.… MORE
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Unit 5 plans for graduation ceremony in August
The unconventional school year is quickly coming to a close, but what are the graduation plans for Unit 5?… MORE
Bloomington farmers market goes to online orders, curbside pickup
The local farmers market has moved to an online and curbside service due to the coronavirus pandemic.… MORE
Midway Marauders cancel season due to COVID-19
The Midway Marauders have decided to officially cancel its first season in Bloomington-Normal due to the coronavirus.… MORE
City shuts down BCPA, calls off arena events due to COVID-19
Bloomington’s city government is calling off some major events, and taking other steps aimed at reducing the chance for coronavirus cases to occur in the area.… MORE
Indoor Football team inks 2-year deal with Grossinger Motors Arena
The Midway Marauders Indoor Football team announced their new home will be Grossinger Motors Arena starting in March of 2020.… MORE
No jail time for former arena director
The former director of Bloomington’s downtown arena won’t have to go to jail for stealing money from city government. However, Curtis Webb still faces charges for a similar crime that happened when he managed a Minnesota arena.… MORE
Grossinger Motors Arena implementing clear bag policy
Starting next month, Grossinger Motors Arena will implement a clear bag policy for all events that require a bag check.… MORE
Jury deliberates in former arena director’s theft trial
A judge has ordered jurors to resume their deliberations Friday morning in the trial of a former Downtown Bloomington arena director accused of stealing government funds.… MORE
Annual party helps kids get ready for new school year
It was a heartwarming sight at Grossinger Motors Arena in Downtown Bloomington on Tuesday, according to one of the organizers of a Back to School party.… 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…