A change in Illinois education law removed a minimum instructional hour requirement, effectively allowing school districts to define what a school day means.
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
Gov. Pritzker pleases unions, faces GOP critics on state workers pay
On his first full day in office, Gov. J.B. Pritzker got off on the right “step,” as far as state workers and unions which represent them are concerned. The step increases, automatic raises, had stopped in 2015.
Illinois State Redbirds
Thursday scoreboard, Friday schedule
Friday’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