Category Archives: Voices
WJBC Voices: Jay Bee, CEO
By David StanczakMuch of the legal analysis in law school is taught via the hypothetical question, wherein the professor poses a set of facts embodying the issue studied, and asks students to predict ...
Apr 10, 2019
WJBC Voices: Understanding TIF investments
By Mike MatejkaAs we near another local election, understanding what a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district is and its role in economic development seems unclear to many I talk to.The popular reacti...
Mar 13, 2019
WJBC Voices: JB the CK
By David StanczakAbout all we knew about J.B. ("No Neck") Pritzker before he got elected was that he walked his kids to school and that he was even more insanely rich than his predecessor, neither of ...
Mar 06, 2019
WJBC Voices: Revitalization key issue in municipal elections
By Mike MatejkaAs we take a deep breath after the 2018 elections, the 2019 municipal elections will be upon us. Council candidates are campaigning in Bloomington & Normal, not to mention school bo...
Dec 21, 2018
WJBC Voices: Honor the warrior, not the war
By Mike MatejkaA Veteran's Day - Armistice Day reflection"Honor the Warrior, not the War"Sunday was the centennial of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, when the final guns ceased, endin...
Nov 14, 2018
WJBC Voices: The safe, legal and rare fraud
By David StanczakAt one time, Hillary Clinton's mantra about abortion was that abortion should be "safe, legal, and rare." I suspected then that she really meant only the "legal" part, and time has bo...
Oct 22, 2018
WJBC Voices: Staycations
By Sally PyneAs the days of summer wane, you might be looking for at least one more experience, perhaps even a "bucket list" item to do. "Stay-cations" can be very satisfying and there are so many thi...
Aug 13, 2018
WJBC Voices: Pride Fest signifies improved inclusion
By Mike MatejkaSaturday, July 28 saw an event in downtown Bloomington that was perhaps unimaginable 20 or 30 years ago, a Pride Fest, celebrating our LGBTQ neighbors and marking 25 years for Jan Lanca...
Aug 06, 2018
WJBC Voices: Can we cancel the election for lack of interest?
By David StanczakIllinois' elections are as dysfunctional as its government. This November, we have not two, not three, but four gubernatorial candidates. Shemp, Moe, Curly and Larry, who are already ...
Jul 20, 2018
WJBC Voices: A different approach to immigration
By Mike MatejkaImmigration is a hot and volatile topic: Do we "build the wall?" Open our borders? Get tough on immigrants? Separate children from parents?We need to re-think our unsuccessful policies,...
Jun 29, 2018
