So you are going back to the office for the first time in a while. Those water pipes which have been at rest could now carry a problem.
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U of I expert says COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on Illinois’ economy is unique
The pandemic’s effect on Illinois’ economy is unique, as a University of Illinois expert says in a new report from a task force. For one thing, not only does it carry a lasting public health threat, but, as study co-author Geoffrey Hewings says, the quick, deep drop is a first of its kind thing.
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COVID-19 comes to campus
The fist case of COVID-19 has been reported on the campus of Illinois State University.
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A group of eighth graders had to cancel their end-of-year trip. Instead they used the trip fund to help a group in need
A Florida police officer pushed a kneeling protester to the ground. Then his black colleague stepped in
Drew Brees says he will never agree with disrespecting the flag, when asked about kneeling protests against police brutality
Fact-checking the Rosenstein hearing about the Russia probe
How Barr’s experience as AG during the LA riots previewed Trump’s actions against protesters
Why Trump has the FBI, ICE and TSA patrolling Washington streets
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A group of eighth graders had to cancel their end-of-year trip. Instead they used the trip fund to help a group in need
A Florida police officer pushed a kneeling protester to the ground. Then his black colleague stepped in
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Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…
Everyone counts and you could make the difference
By Mike Matejka How many federal dollars will there be for road repairs? To feed hungry families? How many Illinois representatives will there be in Congress? Are Illinois communities going to get their fair share? There’s only one way to ensure our community gets treated properly – answer the census. The every ten year U.S. census,…
Reactions to the “A Community in Conflict” exhibit
By Mike Matejka Every community has its home-town pride; Bloomington-Normal is proud to claim Steak n’ Shake and MASH TV star McLean Stevenson. We’ve also had a moment of contention and conflict. Sometimes these are uplifting stories of human progress. At other times, they cause us to shake our heads and wonder why. The McLean…
WJBC Voices: Let’s build the Normal underpass
With winter upon us, consider what it takes to catch a northbound train at Amtrak’s Normal Uptown Station.