Category Archives: Opinion
WJBC Forum: Illinois’ problems: let’s look in the mirror
(WJBC file photo)By Mike MatejkaThe Paul Simon Institute at Southern Illinois University, named after our late U.S. Senator, recently completed an analysis of Illinois' political gridlock. They laid t...
Jun 30, 2016
WJBC Forum: Anniversaries and weddings
(Photo courtesy Rachel Elaine/flickr)By Sally PyneMy 26th wedding anniversary is today. Not bad for two people that had been married previously. We were not sure we'd be lucky enough to have that many...
Jun 29, 2016
WJBC Forum: Independence Day comments
(Photo courtesy Flickr/David Amsler)By Ron UlmerAt this time of summer, we all look forward to Independence Day or the Fourth of July Celebrations that include parades, picnics, and the best fireworks...
Jun 28, 2016
WJBC Forum: My Facebook identity
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Nancy CruseThis week my beautiful mother turned 85. We celebrated in the formal dining room at the assisted living facility where she lives. Being the dutiful daughter I am, I...
Jun 03, 2016
WJBC Forum: Unrelated items
By Mary Kay ScharfI have a variety of unrelated items for today's forum and I will reiterate that the content of forums are not the opinions of the radio station.Let's start with my annual reminder th...
Jun 01, 2016
WJBC Forum: The Chronicles of Madiganistan
(WJBC file photo)By David StanczakHave you ever asked yourself what The Chronicles of Narnia have to do with the State of Illinois budget problem? I thought not.Every sentient person in the State of I...
May 25, 2016
WJBC Forum: Old things
By Dale AveryI like old things.I have always liked old things. If you know me you might think that I like old things becauseI am old. But when I was a kid growing up with six siblings we as a family h...
May 24, 2016
WJBC Forum: Looking for Lincoln
(WJBC file photo)By Mike MatejkaThis Saturday at 1:30 p.m., our McLean County Museum of History downtown opens a new exhibit on a favorite Central Illinois topic, Abraham Lincoln. This new exhibit loo...
May 19, 2016
WJBC Forum: I don’t want to grow up!
By Arlene HoseaI don't want to grow up. I have decided that I am not going to grow up. I want to play with my doll houses, have many teas, play with the bubble machine, skip in the rain, buy myself a ...
May 13, 2016
WJBC Forum: Time for a {clothing} diet
(Photo courtesy Flickr/calamity_sal)By Elisabeth ReedHow many pairs of jeans do you have in your closet? What about shoes? How many sweaters? What about free t-shirts from attending an athletic event ...
May 12, 2016
