Laura Beth Durflinger Egbers, 66, of Towanda, passed away at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, October 5, 2019 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. … MORE
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WJBC and Nybakke Vacuum Giveaway
Nybakke Vacuum and AM 1230 WJBC pay tribute to the hardest working people in the Twin Cities.… MORE
Illinois’ governor touts economic progress after first nine months
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is touting policies he said are helping grow the state’s economy, but an opponent of his progressive income tax proposal said it’s more important to highlight what the governor hasn’t said.… MORE
Illinois ranks fifth nationally when it comes to the number of energy- efficiency jobs
By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois ranked fifth nationally for the number of energy- efficiency jobs in the state. According to a new report, the sector is responsible for more than 90,000 workers in the state, up about three-percent from 2018. “The cool thing about energy-efficiency careers is they are incredibly diverse,”…… MORE
Tri-Valley Middle School receives National Blue Ribbon award
Tri-Valley Middle School is being recognized for a national award.… MORE
Mission Mart Miller
If you have spent any time listening to Scott Miller on WJBC over the last year you have learned he loves a resale/thrift shop /estate/garage sale!… MORE
OBITUARY: Lucille L. Falley
Pontiac – Lucille L. Falley, 91, of Pontiac; formerly of Topeka, KS, passed away at 7:03 pm, Monday, September 23, 2019 at Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac. Her graveside service will be 11:30 am, Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Prairie Home Cemetery, rural Topeka, KS. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of local arrangements. Visitation…… MORE
Majority of crops reported in good-to-excellent condition
Depending on where you were in Illinois last week, the weather was ideal for farming.… MORE
OBITUARY: Merle D. Holmes
Fairbury – Merle D. Holmes, 88, of Fairbury, passed away at 1:04 am, September 21, 2019, at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. Cremation has been accorded. A graveside service will be held at 11:30am, Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Forrest Township Cemetery. Pastor Tom Krieger will be officiating. Memorials may be made to Trinity…… MORE
Elias E. Aupperle
Elias E. Aupperle, 92, Fairbury, died at 3:55 am Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Heritage Health, Normal.… 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…