Illinois State men’s basketball didn’t play its best game according to the coach, but it was good enough.… MORE
Weather slows harvest completion
Farmers are finishing up just in time for the first shot of winter weather.… MORE
Ex-local prosecutor leads federal case after Bloomington drug raids
The U.S. Attorney’s office has charged two local men with conspiring to distribute crack cocaine in the Bloomington area, and a former McLean County assistant state’s attorney is leading the government’s case against the pair.… MORE
Normal Council okays land sale for future northeast fire station
Normal Town Council members took the first step Monday night toward relocating a fire station across Veteran’s Parkway to a residential area on Normal’s northeast side, despite objections from some homeowners there.… MORE
If elected, Democratic hopeful wants public input regarding Pelosi as Speaker
The Democratic candidate trying to unseat Republican Cong. Rodney Davis in the 13th District said she’s not ready to back House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s bid to again become Speaker of the House.… MORE
Obituaries: Austin, Collins
Kipp Austin BLOOMINGTON – Kipp C. Austin, 64, of Bloomington, passed away at 8:48 p.m., Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Bloomington. A Celebration of Kipp’s Life will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 10, 2018 in the Gathering Room at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home in Bloomington. Military rites will begin the celebration at 2:00 p.m.…… MORE
Lawmakers could pick new legislative watchdog before end of veto session
The new chairwoman of a committee designed to hold state lawmakers accountable for wrongdoing said she expects a new legislative inspector general to be approved by lawmakers this month.… MORE
Former MLB pitcher to coach CornBelters
Rick White was a relief pitcher for 12 Major League seasons with 10 teams.… MORE
Join WJBC At The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees
This year, The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees will celebrate its 25th year as a family-centered community event.… MORE
Illinois DNR: EHD kills more than 400 deer
The troubling deer disease outbreak in Illinois has already claimed more than 400 deer.… 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…