Racism

Injustices to the Black community have gripped the nation for many months now. The creators of a new mural on Bloomington’s west side say they hope it…

One of the state’s top Republicans said Friday that President Donald Trump “mishandled” his response to a question at this week’s debate about white…

The Jacob Blake shooting has sparked an outcry across the country. When Illinois State University professor Miltonette Craig heard the news, she felt a…

The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus released its agenda of “sweeping reforms” meant to address systemic racism in the state at a news conference…

Bloomington city staff will examine converting the Columbus Day holiday to one honoring indigenous people, with a majority of the city council indicating…

Not In Our Town (NIOT) hosted a virtual event on Monday evening designed to spur community conversations around race.The discussion was the first in a…

Bloomington resident Lloyd Davis is originally from the south suburban city of Chicago Heights. The software developer spoke with Jon Norton for the WGLT…

Illinois State University said Thursday it will rename floors in the Watterson Towers residence hall in the wake of nationwide upheaval and a renewed…

A lot of statues in America have become problematic. People want to tear them down because they represent a part of history to be disavowed, or embody…

Elisha Coffrin is an Eastern Illinois University graduate and owner of Coffrin's ATA Martial Arts in Bloomington-Normal along with her husband,…