The Town of Normal has hired a consultant who will help the town recruit a new city manager to replace the retiring Mark Peterson.… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
Illinois Wesleyan’s Staley named CCIW Defensive Player of Week
Illinois Wesleyan’s Trevor Staley was selected as the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Football Defensive Players of the Week on Tuesday. … MORE
Prosecutors deny claims of improperly investigating Schock’s sexuality
Federal prosecutors are denying claims they improperly investigated former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock’s sexuality as they probed allegations he used his office and campaign funds for personal profit.
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Koos sees Metro Zone lawsuit against Bloomington unlikely even as town feels financial pain
Normal Mayor Chris Koos says it’s unlikely the town will sue Bloomington for terminating the Metro Zone, but town staffers presenting Normal’s annual financial trend and condition report said Normal is beginning to feel the pain.… MORE
DACA decision sparks protests
Shortly after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced an end to DACA, rallies and protests began in central Illinois. … MORE
Bloomington man handed 40 years in prison for gunfire in busy shopping area
For the second time in recent months, a judge has imposed a tougher sentence in a major case than was recommended by the McLean County State’s Attorney’s office.… MORE
Redbird football hopes to make best of early bye week
Just one game into the Illinois State football season and the Redbirds already have their bye week.… MORE
WJBC Athletes of the Week: Sept. 5, 2017
WJBC Radio, in conjunction with Meatheads of Bloomington-Normal and Roberts Trophies, is proud to present the WJBC Athletes of the Week.… MORE
Sports On Air
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Normal to hire consultant to aid city manager search
The Town of Normal plans to hire a consultant who would help the town hire a new city manager.… MORE
Blogs
Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
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…