A McLean County judge has convicted a Bloomington man on sex abuse charges.… MORE
Lil Beaver Brewery set to open
A couple of long time local friends are kicking off a long time toast with a new business venture they hope benefits various non-profit groups.… MORE
State Farm to end using downtown building for offices, 150 employees moving
State Farm employees are moving out of their current office space in downtown Bloomington as the insurer says it will no longer utilize the nearly nine-decade old facility.… MORE
Temps to drop back into freezer
Spring on Thursday, winter on Friday. That’s how forecasters are describing the temperature swing that will, once again, leave Illinois in the ice box.… MORE
Pontiac agency works to clear up mental health myths
While mental illness still has a stigma surrounding it, people are still hesitant to reach out for help according to the head of a local mental health provider.… MORE
State ag department recognizes Logan County farm for sustainable operations
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has recognized a Logan County family for its efforts in sustainable agriculture.… MORE
Bloomington-Normal EDC head: Tougher financial scrutiny a ‘non-issue’
The head of the local Economic Development Council says the group is working with McLean County officials who have raised concerns about how it is spending county tax dollars.… MORE
Chambers: If state lessens minor sex offender penalties, prosecute ‘dangerous’ ones
A new report suggests that Illinois lawmakers let some people off Illinois’ sex offender registry.… MORE
Sports On Air
WJBC 1230 AM: 6:00 p.m. Baseball – Countdown to Opening Day Listen live here… MORE
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Central Illinois; icing possible
Not long after the snow melts, more wintry weather is on the way. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for McLean County and much of Central Illinois from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. Friday.… 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…