Normal town council members seem united they need to raise property taxes to cover the soaring cost of pensions for retired public safety employees.… MORE
Former fire chief Victor “Spud” Sylvester passes
The town of Normal’s first full-time fire chief has died.… MORE
Prosecutor: Car burglaries increase as temperatures fall
Certain crimes seem to be more prevalent when the weather gets colder, and Livingston County State’s Attorney Randy Yedinak says people need to be proactive so they don’t become victims.… MORE
Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer claims 5th straight NCAA berth
The Illinois Wesleyan women’s soccer team will be making its fifth consecutive and 10th overall appearance in the NCAA Division III tournament when the Titans take on Centre College on Saturday, at Kerscher Stadium in Ada, Ohio, at the Ohio Northern-hosted regional.… MORE
Obituary: Stiles
David Downey Stiles V, of Bloomington, passed away at 1:14 a.m., Saturday, November 4, 2017 after an auto accident in rural Bloomington. His funeral will be at 1 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2017 at Wesley United Methodist Church, Bloomington with Rev. Justin Iverson officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will…… MORE
WJBC Athletes of the Week: Nov. 6, 2017
WJBC Radio, in conjunction with Meatheads of Bloomington-Normal and Roberts Trophies, is proud to present the WJBC Athletes of the Week.… MORE
Illinois Wesleyan volleyball earns NCAA bid as regional host
The Illinois Wesleyan volleyball team was chosen as an at-large entry for the 2017 NCAA Division III championships and will host an eight-team regional at the Shirk Center from Thursday through Saturday.… MORE
Walnut St. closed for sewer work
BLOOMINGTON – Effective immediately, Walnut St. between Elder and Clinton streets will be closed to thru traffic for sewer repairs. Street will be closed until work is complete. … MORE
Emergency water work closes Six Points Road
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Water Department will be making an emergency water main break repair in the 1500 block of Six Points Road. Due to the location of the water main break, Six Points between Woodhavens Dr. and Juniper Ln. will be closed to thru traffic. The road closure is scheduled to begin on…… MORE
McClun at Olive closed for utility work
BLOOMINGTON – Effective Monday, Nov. 16 at noon, the intersection of McClun and Olive streets will be closed for utility work and will be reopened as soon as work is completed. No through traffic.… 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…