Illinois Wesleyan University is taking a step into the future by creating a program for competitive video gaming, or eSports.… MORE
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Evening Of Stars VIP Package Auction
Radio Bloomington and the American Red Cross want to make sure that you have an unforgettable evening at the 2017 Evening of Stars… MORE
Obituaries: Layten
Obituary for Marilyn Layten… MORE
Obituaries: Williamson, Honegger
Mildred “Millie” Louise Williamson, 99, of Bloomington passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Martin Health Center.… MORE
WJBC Athletes of the Week: April 3, 2017
WJBC Radio, in conjunction with Meatheads of Bloomington-Normal, Clay Dooley Tire and Auto and Roberts Trophies, is proud to present the WJBC Athletes of the Week.
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Obituaries: Bounds
Obituary for Joyce Bounds.… MORE
Obituaries: Stymiest, Ugolini
James Stymiest MANVILLE – James Edward Stymiest, 86 of Manville, passed away at 5:54 pm, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Heritage Healthcare, Streator. Funeral services will be 11am, Friday, March 31, 2017 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa. Burial will follow in Chenoa Twp. Cemetery; with full military honors by Chenoa VFW and American Legion posts. The…… MORE
Redbird Softball Shakes off Shockers
Outhitting the Shockers 20-13, Illinois State did not trail throughout the twin bill, topping Wichita State twice on Saturday at Wilkins Stadium in Wichita, Kansas. Sarah Finck tossed the Redbirds’ 5-3 win to begin doubleheader while the committee of Ali Domkuski, Veronique Johnson, and Shannon Felde closed out the day for the 8-3 victory.… MORE
Obituaries: Beyer
Obituary for Mabel Beyer.… MORE
Obituaries: Harrington
Obituary for Michael Harrington… 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…