You can add Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to those hoping the budget impasse will end soon.… MORE
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From ‘transforming’ to transitioning, IWU’s Wilson prepares to retire
By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan’s outgoing president is looking back on his legacy. Dick Wilson says it’s less about bricks and mortar and more on dollars and cents. Wilson told WJBC Scott Laughlin, aside from all the physical changes on campus, he points to the Transforming Lives fundraising campaign, which he said had…… MORE
Trial starts for ex-cop accused of writing fake tickets
A judge has ruled that the speedy trial rights of a former Bloomington police officer has not been violated in a case where he’s accused of writing fake tickets.… MORE
Sen. Brady: State to see if it can recover wasted business tax breaks
State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) said a state tax credit program needs to undergo a thorough review, on the heels of a report that shows a majority of businesses that received help through Economic Development for a Growing Economy or EDGE either cut jobs or closed.… MORE
UAW, Mitsubishi continue talks with no deal reached
United Auto Workers and Mitsubishi Motors face another midnight deadline on a contract as the plant faces a shutdown. … MORE
Normal to discuss use of sales tax revenue
The Town of Normal of City of Bloomington have both approved a one percent sales tax increase, now it’s a question of how to use the new revenue.… MORE
UIS student wants to change Columbus Day
A week from Monday, some of us will take the day off from work or school, and some of us will look for great deals on furniture and cars. It’s all in the name of someone whose heroism is not unanimously recognized.… MORE
Former Gov. Quinn criticizes Rauner, state lawmakers
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says he’s disappointed that there still isn’t a state budget in place, as we are now in the fourth month of the fiscal year.… MORE
Roads can be dangerous during harvest season
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage says be careful of farm vehicles on the roadways the next few months. (Photo by Carrie Muehling/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – It’s harvest time and farm vehicles are going to be out on the roadways. McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said those vehicles need to be respected, no matter…… MORE
Discussion to focus on end-of-life conversation
Beginning the Conversation will be held at ISU’s Alumni Center. (ISU Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – An upcoming workshop and discussion will tackle the difficulty of talking about healthcare advance planning with loved ones. Reverend Cheree Johnson said the discussion isn’t exactly about what happens when our loved ones are gone. “It’s about how…… MORE
Blogs
Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because 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 been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As 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 incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our 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 international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
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 our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…