Gov. Rauner used Senior Day at the Illinois State Fair to sign a pair of senior-related bills into law.… MORE
Sage won’t seek 4th term on Bloomington council, Boelen announces plans to run
A long-time Bloomington alderman says he won’t seek re-election.… MORE
Renner: Non-partisan city election commission should run all county elections
Bloomington’s mayor believes the city’s election commission should be strengthened instead of eliminated.… MORE
Elderly woman dies in Woodford County crash
A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 74, between Carlock and Goodfield, killed a 72-year old Peoria woman and badly injured her husband.… MORE
Governor signs law in Normal increasing beer choices at Illinois brewers
By Illinois Radio Network NORMAL – One of Illinois’ newest laws means more beer choices the next time people visit one of the state’s smaller breweries. Illinois beer lovers have been able to sample beers from the state’s breweries for years. Now they will be able to sample beers from other brewers as well. Gov.…… MORE
AG sues Clinton trucking firm over diesel leak
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is suing a DeWitt County trucking firm in connection with a late June diesel fuel leak.… MORE
WJBC Voices: Staycations
As the days of summer wane, you might be looking for at least one more experience, perhaps even a “bucket list” item to do.… MORE
Normal’s Lorenz: Local governments can’t close the door on sports complex idea
By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – A Normal Town Council member, who’s seeking reelection next year, is “very interested” in continuing to explore the idea of a Twin-Cities multi-sports complex. Kathleen Lorenz said it’s the only economic development opportunity in the area right now that’s a revenue generator, in the form of sales taxes…… MORE
The Whole Hog
Andrew Metheny says his $250 prize money will go toward paying the speeding ticket he got on his way to the Illinois State Fair’s hog-calling contest Sunday.… MORE
Day of the Dozer 2018
On Saturday, August 27th, kids will get the experience of a lifetime . . . a chance to see and ride on heavy construction and farming equipment!… 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…