Category Archives: Opinion
WJBC Forum: Cold stories
By Dan IrvinThe forecasts have maintained that our arctic snap is going to break a little bit today; welcome relief!Anyone who's lived around these parts for a year or more knows that the bitter cold ...
Jan 19, 2016
WJBC Forum: Wind turbine
(Photo courtesy Jim Fischer)By Jim FischerI was sitting my living room this past week. The sun setting low on the horizon when I notice a bright light from the sun reflecting off the newly fallen snow...
Jan 18, 2016
WJBC Forum: The only voice that matters
By Arlene HoseaIn this election year, we are hearing a lot of noise on the campaign trail. Much is being said by the candidates, past candidates, future candidates, the media and so many others. CNN h...
Jan 15, 2016
WJBC Forum: Unraveling the bird reservation stand-off
By Mike MatejkaAs the stand-off continues between the self-appointed militia in Burns, Oregon at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, as an urban Midwesterner, I try hard to understand the motivation...
Jan 14, 2016
WJBC Forum: State of the economy
(Photo Courtesy Flickr/JamesOMalley) By Ron Ulmer With the State of the Union Speech tonight, I find it fitting to present the State of the Economy. While many government officials are celebrating the...
Jan 12, 2016
WJBC Forum: History and immigration
By Laurie Bergner When I was in high school, I didn't see the relevance of history. I hated those classes. But now I see it differently. Studying history helps to put current events into perspective. ...
Jan 11, 2016
WJBC Forum: All good things must come to an end
(Photo courtesy McLean County Museum of History)By Michael J. WhelanYes, that's right, the long running "The Greening Of The Prairie: Irish Immigration & Settlement In McLean County" exhibit at Th...
Jan 07, 2016
WJBC Forum: Happy New Year?
By Dan Irvin Well, my friends, 2015 went out like a lion, did it not? I'm among the unfortunate few who were trying to fly out of Chicago last Monday. I'm assured the scene was the same at Midway airp...
Jan 05, 2016
WJBC Forum: New Year’s resolutions for us
By Mike Matejka Since I have the honor of New Year's Eve for the Forum, of course, it's time to make some New Year's resolutions. I'd like to offer a few. The first resolution is that we all retain ou...
Dec 31, 2015
WJBC Forum: new to forum
By Scott McCoyHello WJBC listeners. My name is Scott McCoy. I’m a small business owner, father, husband, and the former mayor of Pontiac, Illinois - and this is my first WJBC Forum.My family and...
Dec 29, 2015
