Brady Rose set the tone early scoring on several driving layups on his way to a 26-point performance as Illinois Wesleyan handled No. 2 Augustana, 72-53, in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin game at Shirk Center.
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Man whose gun didn’t go off in north Normal indicted for murder attempt
A Logan County man accused of trying to shoot someone in North Normal a couple of weeks ago now faces an attempted murder charge. … MORE
Aldermanic trio to host town hall as Bloomington City Council tackles budget debt
Three Bloomington aldermen want more public feedback before the city council decides how to cut a $3 million budget deficit.… MORE
Bloomington man charged with sexual assault and abuse of minor
A nearly two-month-long investigation has led to sexual assault and abuse charges against a Bloomington man.… MORE
Lee St. closed for repair
BLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, the 800 block of N. Lee St. will be closed to thru traffic for street repairs. Road will be closed until work is completed. Residents should choose an alternate route during this time period.… MORE
New beer and bacon festival coming to Bloomington
A first-time event at Grossinger Motors Arena will feature two favorite indulgences.… MORE
WJBC Athletes of the Week: Jan. 3, 2018
WJBC Radio, in conjunction with Meatheads of Bloomington-Normal and Roberts Trophies, is proud to present the WJBC Athletes of the Week. Bailey Coffman–Central Catholic Basketball Bailey scored 26 points and pulled down eight rebounds to lead the Saints to a third-place victory in the State Farm Holiday Classic. Alex Wood–U-High Basketball Alex recorded 72 points…… MORE
WJBC Athletes of the Week: Dec. 26, 2017
WJBC Radio, in conjunction with Meatheads of Bloomington-Normal and Roberts Trophies, is proud to present the WJBC Athletes of the Week. Olivia Falls — Bloomington Basketball Olivia recorded a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds in a narrow 61-56 loss at Danville. Aaron Steiner — El Paso-Gridley Basketball Aaron registered 22 points and 14…… MORE
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More than 250,000 items added to Illinois State’s circus collection
A dedicated circus fan from Florida has donated more than 250,000 items to Illinois State University’s Circus and Allied Arts Collection at Milner Library.… 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…