Bloomington Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened late Monday night on the city’s east side.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Remembering Ken Behrens and his smile
“Happy-go-lucky” is how Don Munson described Ken Behrens when the recent Illinois State University graduate came on board at WJBC in the early 1970s.… MORE
Normal’s tax levy inches higher as divided council restores funding for PR post
A divided Normal Town Council voted Monday night to restore funding to hire a public relations specialist, reversing a decision made only a month ago to offer modest property tax relief.… MORE
County’s chief prosecutor poised to run unopposed in 2020 election
It appears no one will challenge McLean County State’s Attorney Don Knapp in next year’s election.… MORE
Monday scoreboard, Tuesday schedule
Scoreboards are sponsored by COUNTRY Financial Representative Eric Lapan.… MORE
Salvation Army updates Christmas campaign progress
The Salvation Army of McLean County is releasing some numbers for its annual Christmas campaign.… MORE
Former WJBC host Behrens passes
The WJBC family is mourning the loss of one of its longtime voices.… MORE
McLean County man faces aggravated fleeing, drug charges
A 20-year-old man from Normal faces several charges after fleeing from authorities on Black Friday, including a chase that reached speeds in excess of 110 mph.… MORE
New statewide parking tax goes into effect in Illinois on Jan. 1
On New Year’s Day, Illinois residents will see a bevy of new taxes and laws, including a state tax on parking spaces.… MORE
Illinois candidate for Congress opens campaign by smoking weed in video
A candidate for Congress in Illinois opened his campaign with a video of he and others using cannabis.… 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…