When I first started in radio, you still needed to turn a dial to find your station – and Jimmy Carter was president! After spending 20 years in radio, 13 of them with WJBC/WBNQ/WBWN, I went to the corporate world while my wife and I raised our triplets. They’re in college now, and I’ll…… MORE
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I’m a political junkie but I try not to take my self too seriously. I’ve worked in media in some facet for the last seven years, most recently anchoring and reporting at a radio station in Topeka, Kansas. I got my broadcasting chops at Lincoln College as part of the WLNX newsroom before accepting my…… MORE
Marc Strauss came to WJBC after spending 32 years as an award winning sportscaster and news reporter at WEEK TV, the NBC affiliate in Peoria, Illinois. He’s an outstanding storyteller and has been recognized on multiple occasions by the Associated Press for his sports coverage and by the Illinois Broadcasters Association for his play by play…… MORE
Scott is joined every morning by Kevin Bessler. They will keep you up today with what’s happening locally and nationally and feature interviews with local newsmakers, politicians and community leaders. During football season, ISU Coach Brock Spack and IWU Coach Norm Eash join the show weekly. IWU basketball coach Ron Rose and ISU basketball Coach…… MORE
I have been working in radio for almost 25 years now, (yes, I started in high school–no lie)… MORE
A transplant who now happily declares Bloomington-Normal home, I’ve covered everything from presidential visits to library board meetings. I currently anchor the news on WJBC’s morning show with Scott Laughlin.… MORE
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The John Batchelor Show brings listeners breaking news with a carefully cultivated team of sources and correspondents around the world. … MORE
Some folks aren’t embracing aging or retirement so much. I have made some observations, and will offer some tips.
As Bloomington considers hiring a new city manager, there are two challenges that are paramount – council unity and economic stabilization.
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.
As April ends, so does Autism Awareness month. There are some local signs of progress, though much still to do.