As Illinois lawmakers prepare to vote its leaders into their respective positions, a news outlet is calling for House Speaker Michael Madigan to be voted out of office.… MORE
Indoor golf course open in Bloomington
Bloomington has a new indoor golf course.… MORE
Mike O’Grady makes grub for New Year’s Eve
Scott Laughlin is on a holiday break from the morning show this week and I was lucky enough to enjoy some studio time with Mike O’Grady from the Economic Development Council. He came early, stayed late and brought recipes! At the end of the morning show I promised to share the step-by-step instructions for all…… MORE
WJBC Forum: New Year’s wishes
Since 2017 is almost upon us, here’s a wish list for the coming year.… MORE
Worthman in Arizona Bowl
Former Normal West and University High School standout Arion Worthman leads the Air Force Academy against South Alabama in the Arizona Bowl on Friday.… MORE
U.S. Rep. Davis believes state lawmakers can find common ground
There isn’t much they can do about it, at least officially, but the members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation continue to track developments at the state level.… MORE
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Dec. 28, 2016
A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus.… MORE
Top Stories 2016: Last-minute deal saves Clinton nuclear plant
By Eric Stock CLINTON – Energy company Exelon delivered on a promise that it had been making for years, that two of its most productive nuclear plants, would close if lawmakers didn’t create what company officials considered a level playing field with other forms of so-called clean energy. It was a last-minute deal in Springfield…… MORE
Pilot program provides job training for food assistance recipients
Openings are still available for a pilot program that two state agencies say is meant to provide job training for people who receive government food assistance.… MORE
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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…