The Illinois State Board of Education has another big budget ask of the General Assembly.
Local News
NPD: Gunman in Freedom Oil robbery likely is not BPD’s “Business Bandit”
Area ‘Bomb Squad’ gang member faces up to life in prison for various gang crimes
Politics
Tuesday night county board meetings not yet the hottest ticket in town
The McLean County Board met for the first time at night since Republican Chairman John McIntyre extended an olive branch to newly elected Democrats.
Illinois State Redbirds
Sunday scoreboard, Monday schedule
Sunday’s scoreboard is sponsored by COUNTRY Financial Representative Eric Lapan.
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National News
Political News
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Fewer MT visitors, but more spending per tourist in latest UM report
Meeting set to discuss Sentinel High School lockdown
Public urged to weigh in on Missoula Downtown Master Plan
Gingrich says Trump should not negotiate on shutdown
Senate Democrats’ effort to block Trump move on Russia sanctions fails
Lindsey Graham says Trump’s Syria statements emboldened ISIS
Voices
WJBC Voices: Greet the new day, same as the old day
Anyone hoping for a dramatic change in Illinois politics with the departure of Bruce Rauner from the scene was probably disappointed by the news on our TV screens and emanating from Springfield.
WJBC Voices: Revitalization key issue in municipal elections
In Normal, one issue will be Uptown development.
WJBC Voices: Providence conquers guilt
I had forgotten how elaborate the funeral arrangements are for past presidents.
WJBC Voices: Honor the warrior, not the war
A Veteran’s Day – Armistice Day reflection