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Obituaries: Montgomery, Dorethy, Nickum
Jack Montgomery Jack "Sonny" Montgomery, 62, of Fairbury, passed away at 10:15 a.m., Dec. 6 at his residence. His funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Apostolic Christian Church, Fairbury. Mi...
Syndicated Author Dec 08, 2016

Fox drops out of Bloomington alderman race
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – One of the three candidates for Ward 5 Alderman in Bloomington has dropped out of the race. Jeffery Fox withdrew his nominating petition Wednes...
Syndicated Author Dec 07, 2016
WJBC Forum: Abolish the Electoral College?
By Mike MatejkaWith the recent Presidential election, Americans have rediscovered that quirky little Constitutional item called the Electoral College. Although Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by ...
Syndicated Author Dec 01, 2016

State House fails to override Rauner vetoes on voter registration, prevailing wage bills
Members of the Illinois House failed to override Gov. Bruce Rauner on a measure that the business community said would have increased the cost of business and the price of taxpayer-funded public works...
Syndicated Author Nov 30, 2016

Obituary: Dyer
Bert Emery Dyer, 90, Fairbury beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather was called home to his Lord and Savior at 8:49 am Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Cent...
Syndicated Author Nov 26, 2016
B-N Police Blotter: Wed. Nov. 23, 2016
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Wed. Nov. 23, 2016 City of Bloomington has yet...
Syndicated Author Nov 25, 2016

Ralph Nader: Trump stole progressive message
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Ralph Nader) When Ralph Nader viewed Donald Trump’s final television ad, aired just before Americans headed to the polls, he saw a populist message. “Except for hi...
Syndicated Author Nov 13, 2016

Obituaries: Gentes, Hudson
Kathleen Gentes CHENOA – Kathleen A. Gentes, 76 of Algonquin formerly of Chenoa died at 7:01 pm, Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at Adventist Medical Center Glen Oaks in Glendale Heights, Ill. Funeral ser...
Syndicated Author Nov 13, 2016
Eureka wins state, Central Catholic finishes 4th
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Central Catholic was unable to defend its state championship in volleyball by dropping back-to-back matches in the Class 3A finals at Redbird Arena.After losing a two-set m...
Syndicated Author Nov 12, 2016

Obituary: Jean Lain
Colfax - Jean Lain, 91, of Colfax, passed away at 10:40pm, November 2, 2016 at Aperion Care Center of Colfax. Cremation has been accorded. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00pm, Tuesday, Novemb...
Syndicated Author Nov 04, 2016