An attorney for the state’s largest public employee union argued in front of appellate court judges Tuesday that if state employees show up for work, they should be paid. … MORE
Proposed Washington St. bike lanes set for Wednesday public hearing
On the eve of a public hearing, Bloomington residents were given another chance to sound off on a plan to add bike lanes to one of the city’s main thoroughfares.… MORE
Bloomington creates transportation commission
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner will soon nominate the seven charter members of a new commission which will advise the city council on transportation issues.… MORE
Bloomington hits 80 percent recycling rate
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has hit a milestone in its recycling program: 80 percent participation. “Reaching 80 percent participation from our residents is an impressive milestone for our community. It highlights the importance of sustainable practices to our community,” explained Public Works Director Jim Karch. City manager David Hales told WJBC’s…… MORE
Sports On Air
WJBC 1230 AM: 12:20 p.m. Baseball – Milwaukee at St. Louis 6:20 p.m. Baseball – Milwaukee at St. Louis… MORE
Obituaries: Murphy
Obituary for Beverly Murphy… MORE
ISU alum Fisher to receive new award during Hall of Fame inductions
The 2017 Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame class was officially announced Monda… MORE
School physicals are required, not optional across state
School physicals for students to gain admittance into Illinois classrooms are a requirement, and the Livingston County Health Department is looking to help families get a head start on meeting those requirements.… MORE
Bloomington Council OK’s TIF study to help fund old BHS renovation; aldermen hear Unit 5 fears of annexation impact
The Bloomington City Council has taken initial steps to save the century old former Bloomington High School from demolition.… MORE
Bistro pays tribute to Pulse Nightclub victims on anniversary
By Nick McClintock BLOOMINGTON- Members of the community showed up in large numbers Monday evening, in downtown’s only ‘gay bar’, to show support for the LGBTQ community. On the one year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, a short memorial program was put on by the Bistro in Bloomington. Bar owner Jan…… 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…