Illinois’ attorney general has ruled in favor of the City of Bloomington in after a citizen claimed the mayor was violating the Open Meetings Act when he met with one of his appointed liquor commissioners.… MORE
Study: Illinois’ charter schools sending more kids to college
A new study shows Illinois’ charter schools are sending a higher percentage of students to college than traditional public schools… MORE
Lack of snow leaves plow operators high and dry
The mild winter had been tough sledding for area snow plow operators. … MORE
Obituaries: Eymann
Obituary for Lorraine Eymann… MORE
Redbirds early lead not enough against Fighting Illini
Despite holding the Fighting Illini scoreless for three innings, Illinois State’s early two-run lead came up short to Illinois, falling 4-2 to begin the LSU Tiger Invitational.… MORE
Redbirds advance to Arch Madness semis with win over Evansville
The vaunted Illinois State defense took its game to a different level Friday in the quarterfinals of the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, as the Redbirds (26-5, 17-1 MVC) set a school and tournament single-game record with 14 blocked shots in an 80-69 win over Evansville (16-17, 6-12) at Scottrade Center.… MORE
Bloomington-Normal soccer clubs joining Chicago Fire network
Bloomington-Normal’s two largest soccer clubs are merging and becoming an affiliate of the Chicago Fire pro soccer club.… MORE
Normal city manager: Lawsuit over Metro Zone probably ‘measure of last resort’
The Normal Town Council plans to have a discussion Monday on Bloomington’s vote to unilaterally terminate the Metro Zone tax sharing deal, which has created a volley of comments from both Normal and Bloomington this week.… MORE
Bracket Buster
The return of Bracket Busters with Miller Lite and the Den, Highland Park and Prairie Vista golf courses. It’s our basketball bracket contest at Ride the Nine on March 15th.… MORE
WJBC Forum: Political
Although I admit I am not knowledgeable about the inner workings of state government, I have less understanding how a state budget has alluded the elected officials in Springfield for this long.… 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…