Illinois State University basketball player Milik Yarbrough has pleaded guilty to a petty charge of failing to appear in McLean County Court for a traffic offense, but Yarbrough still has to answer to a misdemeanor charge in an unrelated case.… MORE
16th Annual Epiphany Carnival
16th Annual Epiphany Carnival June 14-16, 2018 It’s the 16th Annual Epiphany Carnival at Epiphany Catholic Church in Normal! 3 days of Food, Games, Carnival Rides, and More! This carnival is a fun for all ages, open to the public, and has free admission. Advance tickets sales (10 for $20) will begin the weekend of…… MORE
OSF St. Joseph operating on emergency generators after feeder line failure
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center will be on emergency generator power until sometime Thursday as repairs are made to feeder lines.… MORE
WJBC Voices: Bloomington’s challenge
As Bloomington considers hiring a new city manager, there are two challenges that are paramount – council unity and economic stabilization.… MORE
Higher education group aims to make Illinois colleges more affordable
A bipartisan working group is urging passage of a package of bills designed to improve the higher education system in Illinois.… MORE
Sports On Air
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IAA Drive in Bloomington to close
Effective Thursday 7 a.m to 5 p.m., IAA Drive between Rowe Drive and just south of the Country Financial entrance will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer replacement at 710 IAA Dr.… MORE
Obituaries: Henson
Obituary for Henrietta Henson
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Rauner unveils $11 billion infrastructure plan
Gov. Bruce Rauner wants to spend more than $11 billion over the next six years on infrastructure.… MORE
Alderman sees ‘harmony’ as council adopts civilian police board rules
Almost a year ago, one of the most contentious issues in Bloomington was the creation of a civilian police board. Tuesday night, Bloomington aldermen approved rules for the seven-member Public Safety and Community Relations Board, and brochures that are being distributed to the public.… 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…