A Springfield gathering Monday honored Presidents’ Day, particularly the two who spent the most time in Springfield: Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama.
Politics
Koos: Amazon’s investment shows Rivian is “real deal”
Normal Mayor Chris Koos is not saying, “I told you so,” but Koos said he’s known for quite some time that electric vehicle maker Rivian is the real deal.
Illinois State Redbirds
Goods, Maggett sweep weekly MVC awards
Illinois State women’s basketball has swept the weekly Missouri Valley Conference awards.
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Iowa governor says state will not appeal ruling striking down ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion law
Man dies in Border Patrol custody
It took hours to get an Arizona man free from quicksand, then he had to brave conditions in a winter storm
URGENT – Bernie Sanders launches second presidential campaign
Bernie Sanders launches second presidential campaign
Amy Klobuchar’s novel pitch for the Democratic nomination: Pragmatism
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Iowa governor says state will not appeal ruling striking down ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion law
Man dies in Border Patrol custody
Voices
WJBC Voices: Raising the minimum wage–is it so traumatic?
Newly-elected Governor J.B. Pritzker has promised to raise the Illinois minimum wage.
WJBC Voices: Is Bloomington-Normal segregated?
Despite our efforts to build a unified and accessible community, Bloomington-Normal and central Illinois did not fare well in a recent special report from Governing magazine.
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.