Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe delivered his State of the City Address at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.… MORE
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People protesting Gaza war comply with ISU’s order to take down their tents
People protesting the war in Gaza at Illinois State University abandoned their encampment after the school told them it was in violation of campus policy.… MORE
First West Nile virus positive bird found in Illinois
A bird in Douglas County has tested positive West Nile virus, making it the first positive case in Illinois this year.… MORE
Reaction continues to pour in from community members remembering the life of Scott Laughlin
Reaction continues to pour in after the passing of long-time WJBC morning show host Scott Laughlin. … MORE
Normal man faces up to 30 years in prison for Central Peoria shooting last fall
By WMBD-TV PEORIA – A Normal man faces up to 30 years in prison after being charged in connection with a shooting last fall in Central Peoria. Marquise J. Patterson, 20, faces charges of aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in connection with the Nov. 26, 2023, shooting in…… MORE
Former WJBC host Scott Laughlin passes away
The WJBC family is mourning the loss of one of its longtime voices.… MORE
ISU names Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost
Illinois State University announced the hiring of a vice president of academic affairs and Provost.… MORE
Illinois State University Chief of Police addresses Pro-Palestinian protests across U.S.
Free speech and the First Amendment can be a tricky subject. … MORE
Potential TIF district in downtown Bloomington has its first public forum
By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – A public meeting was held Monday evening to discuss a potential TIF district in downtown Bloomington. The location for the TIF for would be in an area known locally as the “buckle,” generally bounded by Locust Street to the north, Gridley Street to the east, the railroad line to the south,…… MORE
Woodford County authorities investigating Monday night crash on I-74
Authorities in Woodford County are investigating a crash that happened Monday night on Interstate 74 near Goodfield.… 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…