WJBC Forum: The War on Christmas, fiscal cliff and pension discussions

Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love are familiar themes this time of year. I’ll keep hoping!! Read More

Have a retro holiday with Bing at the Normal Theater

Whenever people think about a traditional holiday season, many of them go back to the mid-20th Century. Read More

Bradley: Drone War Developments

The recent alleged claim of Iran to have captured a U.S. military drone brought the use of drones back into the news. Read More

WJBC Forum: "Early to bed, early to rise."

For several years we’ve noticed we hardly ever see anyone we know, regardless of which restaurant we’re in. Read More

WJBC Forum: It's a wonderful life

I got an early Christmas present over the weekend. Read More

WJBC Forum: Religion in the news

Two November incidents, Peoria Bishop Jehnky’s letter days before the election and a forum, led me to revisit my February forum and expand today’s topic from women’s rights to religious beliefs. Read More

'Holiday Inn' adds sacred song to holiday soundtrack

I am fairly sure the only reason anyone under 50 knows Bing Crosby today is because he sang a little song that became a major part of our holiday soundtrack. Read More

Bradley: Florida's approach to higher education funding

Florida will not be the only state to develop what perhaps appear to be novel and controversial proposals in regard to higher education funding. Read More

WJBC Forum: The other story behind Twinkies' demise

Twinkies and the bankruptcy of Hostess brands are a continuing news item. Read More

WJBC Forum: The Real Thanksgiving

Well, Thanksgiving is past and while you still may be eating the last of the leftovers I’d like to share with you a list of things for which I am thankful. Read More