Before an event in Springfield Friday, Gov. JB Pritzker said the state has already been preparing for coronavirus. The news had just broken that a Chicago woman is the second person in the U.S. to be diagnosed.
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Illinois voter registration mistakes could lead to deportation
A programming error in the state’s automatic voter registration system could result in immigrants in the country legally facing deportation.
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Lyons: Pleased with beer, wine sales in general seating areas
In about four months of alcohol sales at Hancock Stadium and Redbird Arena it has been smooth sailing, according to Illinois State University Athletic Director Larry Lyons.
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A Colorado high school student wrote a worrisome message on a restroom wall. Classmates are responding with a growing display of support.
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Montana governor honors pilot who died fighting Australia’s wildfires
Voices
Reactions to the “A Community in Conflict” exhibit
By Mike Matejka Every community has its home-town pride; Bloomington-Normal is proud to claim Steak n’ Shake and MASH TV star McLean Stevenson. We’ve also had a moment of contention and conflict. Sometimes these are uplifting stories of human progress. At other times, they cause us to shake our heads and wonder why. The McLean…
WJBC Voices: Let’s build the Normal underpass
With winter upon us, consider what it takes to catch a northbound train at Amtrak’s Normal Uptown Station.
WJBC Voices: The irreplaceable gift
Periodically, and always at unexpected times, I get real insights from my son, Kyle, who lives in the Denver area.
WJBC Voices: Let’s have a fair but thorough investigation
In our hardened political atmosphere, rising above a defensive (or offensive) reaction, is going to take great skill.