County clerks and other election managers from across Illinois will be in Bloomington this week for a training session that focuses on protecting the state’s election information technology.
Politics
Rep. Brady cautiously backs Rauner’s plan for massive infrastructure bill
State Rep. Dan Brady believes anything’s possible, given the sight of an American president meeting with North Korea’s dictator. However, the Bloomington Republican has his doubts whether Gov. Bruce Rauner can make good on his promise to invest billions of dollars on roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects by shepherding a massive capital bill through the legislature.
Illinois State Redbirds
NBA vet Duhon added to Redbird men’s basketball staff
A former McDonald’s All-American, NCAA national champion and nine-year NBA veteran has been added to the Illinois State men’s basketball coaching staff.
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Prosecutor to jurors: ‘You will hear a crime scene scream of what happened to Timothy Coggins’
Migrant children are being sent to shelters across the country and far away from their parents
5 things for June 21: Immigration, trade, Disney vs. Comcast, ‘white rights’ rally
Trump and Putin plan to meet in mid-July
URGENT – Trump and Putin plan to meet in mid-July
Obama, Biden slam Trump family separation policy as immoral
Headlines
Prosecutor to jurors: ‘You will hear a crime scene scream of what happened to Timothy Coggins’
Migrant children are being sent to shelters across the country and far away from their parents
Voices
WJBC Voices: Aging isn’t so bad
Some folks aren’t embracing aging or retirement so much. I have made some observations, and will offer some tips.
WJBC Voices: Bloomington’s challenge
As Bloomington considers hiring a new city manager, there are two challenges that are paramount – council unity and economic stabilization.
WJBC Voices: ‘Cheerleading’ for Uptown
No one is a bigger cheerleader for Uptown Normal than me, a 55-year resident who ran around in “blighted downtown Normal” as a kid.
WJBC Voices: We are beginning to welcome autism
As April ends, so does Autism Awareness month. There are some local signs of progress, though much still to do.