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Sullivan wrong

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Wrong is wrong, no exceptions (even in Sullivan)

The Sullivan School District appears to be in the middle of a scandal in a year that seems to be riddled with scandals all year, all over the country. This one isn't that much different when a school board member verbally abuses a member of the district's coaching staff. The most recent school board meeting was certainly heated, per multiple accounts, but the parties that didn't seem to care were that of the rest of the school board. For the […]

todayNovember 16, 2024 249

Bloomington Bison Military Appreciation Night

Uncategorized

Bison victorious at home on Military Appreciation Night

BLOOMINGTON -- The Bloomington Bison secured its first franchise victory at home during Friday night's Military Appreciation Night at Grossinger Motors Arena against the Kalamazoo Wings. Despite getting outshot 12-6 in the first period, the Bison were the first to strike on the score sheet, courtesy of a shot from Sahil Panwar via assists from Eddie Matsushima and Case McCarthy. The goal marks Panwar's first goal of the season. Before the start of the second period, the Bison organization celebrated […]

todayNovember 9, 2024 240

Nokomis MAPPING

Illinois

MAPPING sessions begins for Nokomis

NOKOMIS — On October 28, 86 people attended the first session of the Managing and Planning Program (MAPPING) at Aumann Auctions' Vintage Showroom in Nokomis. Gisele Hamm, program director for Western Illinois University's Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs made the opening week presentation alongside coordinator Linda Blaine. The five-session MAPPING program will explore a different phase of the process with group activities to enhance the learning experience. The focus of this opening session was on how Nokomis got to its […]

todayNovember 3, 2024 172

Champaign County Ballot measures

Champaign County

DECISION 2024: Champaign County to vote on two local measures

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY -- Voters in Champaign County will soon decide on a ballot measure on November 5 that seeks to double the existing public safety sales tax. The tax, currently set at 0.25%, under the countywide ballot initiative would double the existing tax to 0.50%. This would increase the tax for every $100 spent in the county from $0.25 to $0.50. The tax hike would not be applied to sales of groceries, vehicles, and medical supplies. Supporters of the measure […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 229

Internet radio

Communications

The rise of Internet radio: Why digital is overtaking FM​

In recent years, the world of radio broadcasting has undergone a significant transformation. As technology advances and the internet becomes an integral part of our daily lives, Internet radio stations are steadily gaining popularity and reshaping the landscape once dominated by traditional FM stations. This shift is not just a fleeting trend; it reflects a fundamental change in how people consume media, offering a glimpse into the future of radio. The flexibility of Internet radio​ One of the primary reasons […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 195

Bryce Montgomery Bloomington Bison Chicago Wolves

ECHL

Montgomery reassigned to Bloomington from Chicago Wolves

BLOOMINGTON -- Darren Yorke, general manager of the Chicago Wolves and assistant GM of the Carolina Hurricanes, announced Tuesday that the Hurricanes have reassigned defenseman Bryce Montgomery from the Wolves to the Bison. The 21-year-old skated in two games this past weekend with the Wolves, registering one show and a -1 rating. Montgomery scored the first goal in the Bison's franchise history on October 20 against the Toledo Walleye, his lone point in two appearances. Last season, Montgomery tallied four […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 164

McLaughlin

ECHL

McLaughlin recalled from loan to Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON -- Blake McLaughlin has only been wearing a Bison jersey for just over two weeks, but his tenure in Bloomington is done, for now. The forward is heading back to the AHL with the Hartford Wolf Pack according to an announcement made by New York Rangers Assistant GM and Hartford GM Ryan Martin Tuesday. He was loaned to Bloomington on October 14. In his four appearances with the Bison, McLaughlin collected three assists. He spent half the 2023-24 season […]

todayOctober 29, 2024 188

Nokomis library director Debra Lehman

Illinois

Nokomis library to hold tree dedication

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Public Library will be holding a tree dedication for former long-time Library Director Debra Lehman on Saturday, October 26. Lehman started as a library employee in 1990 before getting promoted to Library Director in 1996. She would hold that position until her retirement in 2023. Lisa Casterline succeeded her in that position earlier this year. "The library board wanted to do something to honor and show our appreciation to Debra for all the years she served […]

todayOctober 23, 2024 208

Meridian High School

East Central Illinois Region

Meridian teachers file strike intentions

MACON -- The 2024-25 academic year in the Meridian School District could very well be in flux as teachers and the school board appear unable to reach a new contract agreement. District teachers have been working without a contract for several months and ongoing negotiations with the school board have not been productive, according to the Meridian Federation of Teachers. A press release from the Meridian Federation of Teachers made available to the media reveals that 92% of the voting […]

todayOctober 23, 2024 190

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