The Illinois Senate passed a massive clean energy bill early Wednesday morning.… MORE
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Congresswoman Bustos introduces new bill to lower vehicle emissions
An Illinois congresswoman is looking to improve air quality around the state and increase the demand for biofuels through the Next Generation Fuels Act.… MORE
Dr. Ezike on masks and vaccines
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Some are frustrated with the indoor mask mandate in Illinois, but the state’s top public health doctor says “masks work.” Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike says masks help prevent illness and help stop the spread of the virus. Ezike spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. Dir. Illinois Dept…… MORE
MFB sending disaster relief for those impacted by Hurricane Ida
By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Midwest Food Bank Bloomington-Normal is sending disaster relief to Louisiana and Mississippi for those impacted by Hurricane Ida. Two semi loads of family food boxes have already been sent. The organization is preparing for more requests, according to Tara Ingham, executive director of Midwest Food Bank Bloomington-Normal. “We are ready to support…… MORE
Asphalt resurfacing project beginning Thursday on Bloomington’s west side
Beginning on Thursday, N. Hinshaw Ave., from Locust St. to Forrest St., will be closed for scheduled asphalt resurfacing operations.… MORE
Bloomington Police investing Tuesday shooting
Bloomington Police are probing a shots-fired incident that happened on Tuesday.… MORE
‘Dangerous’ suspect sought after running shoeless from rural Hudson car crash
The McLean County Sheriff’s Office is on the lookout for a man police say should be considered dangerous after he ran from a car crash in rural Hudson early Tuesday morning.… MORE
Illinois Department of Revenue: Parents can claim back-to-school expenses
The Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding parents that they may be able to claim some of their back-to-school expenses on their taxes.… MORE
Coroner identifies three Normal residents in mobile home park shooting
By Neil Doyle NORMAL – A man and woman in their 60s and a woman in her 50s have been identified after a shooting Monday afternoon at a mobile home park in north Normal. McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder pronounced all three dead at the scene: 66-year-old Ronald Reiner, 64-year-old Sharon Reiner, and 59-year-old Julie…… MORE
Farm Progress Show underway in Decatur
By RFD Radio DECATUR – The Farm Progress Show is back in person this year and gets underway Tuesday in Decatur. Show promoter Matt Jungmann says 90% of the event will be held outdoors. Those entering an indoor exhibit will be asked to wear a mask. Jungmann says there will be plenty to see and…… MORE
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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…