A 25-year member of the Laborers International Union of North America Local 362 has been selected as the WJBC Laborer of the Year.… MORE
Category Archives: Agribusiness
Harvest could start soon for some Illinois farmers
Illinois crops are trying to catch up to the averages.… MORE
Pritzker launches Connect Illinois, initiative for broadband statewide
Grade school principal Ken Gilmore contrasts today with the earlier days of the “information superhighway.”… MORE
PODCAST: Don Meyer, McLean County Ag. History
In his July episode of McLean County Ag History, Don Meyer explains how 88 acres of what was once farmland is tied to local schools, businesses and a wealthy beer baron. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE: … MORE
Disaster declaration a relief to some
The news that the USDA’s declared all of Illinois a disaster area is a relief to many of the state’s farmers.… MORE
Butter cow unveiled at Illinois State Fair
No matter what other states do, you can count on seeing a cow made out of butter at the Illinois State Fair.… MORE
Fields finally drying out for Illinois farmers
Illinois farmers are finding the weather has stabilized.… MORE
Crop Statistician: May not be too late to have a good 2019
It may not be too late for Illinois farmers to have a good 2019.… MORE
LeRoy job fair planned after shock of plant closing
The City of LeRoy has organized a job fair after one of the city’s largest employers suddenly closed its doors this week.… MORE
Employees Given No Warning Before Plant Closure
When a meeting was called for 7:00 AM, they knew to expect the worst.
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Blogs
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.
WJBC Voices: Words fail me
One of the sayings that was popular in the law enforcement community back then was that “There’s no Miranda north of I-80.”
WJBC Voices: Irish chutzpah
By David Stanczak Many years ago, a friend of mine explained by way of example, the meaning of the term “chutzpah.” He said it’s like a kid who killed his parents asking the court for clemency on the ground that he’s an orphan. While the term is Jewish, and incredibly colorful, it’s an equal opportunity…
WJBC Voices: Celebrating Labor Day’s long traditions
As Labor Day comes, many will enjoy firing up the grills, a cold one and perhaps a day of fishing or the kids enjoying the pool. Enjoy it – it is well deserved.