After a record setting season, the Illinois State Men’s Basketball team lost three starters to graduation… MORE
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Ex-Edge coach Johnson tabbed to lead U-High football
University High School has named former Bloomington Edge head coach John Johnson has been named the new head coach of the Pioneers.… MORE
Thunder’s Kalynuk, Halladay receive USHL honors
Bloomington Thunder defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk has been named to the All-USHL Third Team while goaltender Logan Halladay has been honored with the United States Hockey League’s Curt Hammer Award for his dedication to community service.… MORE
Illinois State men’s tennis to join Summit League
The Illinois State men’s tennis team will compete in the Summit League as an affiliate member beginning with the 2017-18 season, the Summit League office announced Tuesday.… MORE
WJBC Athletes of the Week: April 10, 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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Juco transfer Copeland commits to Illinois State
Illinois State men’s basketball has reportedly landed one of the top junior college players in California.… MORE
MVC to meet Sunday to discuss possible Wichita State exit
The Missouri Valley Conference is bracing for a possible Wichita State departure.… MORE
Gillespie brings ‘passion’ to Illinois State; vows to compete for MVC championships
Illinois State Athletics Director Larry Lyons recalled one of his first conversations (read: interviews) with Kristen Gillespie.… MORE
Illinois State to announce Gillespie as women’s basketball coach
Illinois State University plans to introduce Kristen Gillespie as its new women’s basketball coach on Tuesday afternoon.… 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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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…