Category Archives: Opinion
Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike MatejkaBecause 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 b...
Aug 31, 2020
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike MatejkaAs 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 inc...
Jul 29, 2020
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike MatejkaOur 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 intern...
Jun 05, 2020
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 o...
Apr 24, 2020
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 the...
Mar 04, 2020
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. Some...
Jan 24, 2020
WJBC Voices: Let’s build the Normal underpass
By Mike Matejka With winter upon us, consider what it takes to catch a northbound train at Amtrak's Normal Uptown Station. Two years ago, the platforms south of the tracks were rebuilt and they are no...
Nov 14, 2019
WJBC Voices: The irreplaceable gift
By David StanczakPeriodically, and always at unexpected times, I get real insights from my son, Kyle, who lives in the Denver area. Last week was one of those times.A couple weeks ago, Kyle was in the...
Nov 06, 2019
WJBC Voices: Let’s have a fair but thorough investigation
By Mike MatejkaAs the U.S. House investigates President Trump, Rudy Giuliani and learns more about Ukraine then they ever thought they would need, the two political parties will use these forums for n...
Oct 14, 2019
WJBC Voices: Words fail me
By David Stanczak In the 70's and 80's, I had considerable contact with police officers. One of the sayings that was popular in the law enforcement community back then was that "There's no Miranda nor...
Oct 01, 2019
