Opinion
Editorials
Time for re-election
Nearly eight months after the election, the Minnesota race for the U.S. Senate has finally been decided.
Jul 02, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
Public must help police to keep our streets safe
The ink was barely dry on articles and an editorial about the likelihood of increased violence and other crimes in the summer when Bloomington police found themselves investigating a series of shootings.
Jul 02, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
Budget impasse affects all of us; we need action
Illinois started its new fiscal year without a budget. If you think that doesn't affect you, you haven't been listening - much like our elected officials in Springfield.
Jul 01, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
Pursue happiness this weekend, but obey the rules
No one wants to take away your holiday fun with a lot of lecturing about safety, including driving, fireworks, drinking and - just fill in the blank, etc.
Jul 01, 2009 | 2:05 am | Loading…
Tragic crash stresses need for texting ban
Police speculation that text messaging may have led to the accident that killed a Eureka teenager last week is a chilling reminder of the dangers of distracted driving.
Jun 29, 2009 | 10:15 pm | Loading…
Don’t overlook bright spots in Coliseum report
There are bright spots in the latest financial report from Bloomington's U.S. Cellular Coliseum, but they aren't bright enough to obscure the gloom of the fiscal year ending in the red - again.
Jun 28, 2009 | 11:25 pm | Loading…
'Wolf' is here; OK 60-day plan to keep it at bay
"Wolf!" "Wolf!" "Wolf!" "No, really, Wolf!"
Jun 27, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
Festivals have a bigger role in tough economy
The Central Illinois summer festival season is heating up, along with the summer temperatures.
Jun 26, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…
Veto HB 7; Illinois needs real reforms
Gov. Pat Quinn should veto House Bill 7, the sham "reform" bill that would limit campaign contributions in a way that would maintain, if not increase, the power of party leaders and incumbents.
Jun 25, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Columns
Gas prices high enough? Not for Washington
They're back. Rising gasoline prices, that is.
Jun 22, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Give non-custodial fathers more time with kids
Fathers Day focuses our attention on the importance of the role of fathers in children's lives. As perennial as the traditional Fathers Day gifts, pronouncements on the virtues of fatherhood by elected officials such as Barack Obama are offered to reinforce its value.
Jun 22, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Form-based code is problem, not answer
I llinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, BroMenn Regional Medical Center, the town of Normal and the city of Bloomington hired "new urbanist" and consultant Doug Farr, with the Chicago-based firm Farr Associates to present a proposal for the future Main Street
Jun 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Abandoned veterans should be given their due
Here's what is known of Joseph Glass, as pieced together from some recent news accounts.
Jun 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
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