An upcoming lecture will tell the story of an orphans’ home in Normal that housed children of Illinois Civil War veterans for more than 100 years. … MORE
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Flying Wallendas highlight Normal 150th anniversary celebration
The Town of Normal’s 150th anniversary celebration is just around the corner, and it includes some attractions you don’t want to miss.
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Gas prices favorable for Labor Day weekend
The gas station could be a “no whining zone” these days, if the September AAA Fuel Gauge Report is any indication.… MORE
Registration open for Bike BloNo’s ‘Tour De Taco’
Bike BloNo is hosting its annual Tour De Taco on Sept. 19. … MORE
YWCA adds new playground equipment
McLean County’s YWCA recently installed new playground equipment.… MORE
Connect Transit rolls out new buses
Connect Transit’s aging fleet of buses is getting some new recruits.… MORE
Police on the lookout for distracted drivers
The message is the same for this holiday weekend as it has been for others: “Drive Sober, or Get Pulled Over.” But, that’s not the only driving problem continuing to plague law enforcement.… MORE
Enrollment up at Illinois State University
A record number of freshman are starting school at Illinois State University. … MORE
Barickman says lawmakers are dragging their feet
If you think lawmakers in Illinois are working around the clock to work on a new state budget, you’d be wrong. State Representatives are taking a three week break. State Senator Jason Barickman tells WJBC’s Terry James says the senate has been meeting once every two weeks.… MORE
Protesters gather in front of Kirk’s office
Anti-abortion protesters repeatedly reference U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk’s stroke in demanding he switch his position on defunding Planned Parenthood.… 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…