Snowfall in Normal hasn't been nearly as bad this winter compared to last winter, so Normal town officials say they're in good shape for next winter.… MORE
Gas prices flat in Bloomington-Normal, despite statewide increase
The price of gas has remained relatively flat in Bloomington-Normal over the last month, compared to increases in every other metro area in Illinois.… MORE
ISU professor comments on Ferguson discrimination
A civil rights investigation by the U-S Justice Department has found that the police and courts in Ferguson, Missouri showed a pattern of discrimination against African-Americans.… MORE
Obituaries: Brown, Cotton, Cummer, Koerner, Wilson
Obituaries for Wilma Brown, Howard Cotton, Genevieve Cummer, Reagan Koerner, and Royce Wilson… MORE
WJBC Forum: It’s gone, gone, gone
Perhaps the Righteous Brothers’ greatest song was “You’ve Lost that Loving Feeling” because the lyrics touch on an emotion many, if not all, people feel at some time in their lives:… MORE
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. March 3, 2015
A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus.… MORE
Study shows heavier semis safe and efficient
A recent study funded by the soybean checkoff shows allowing heavier semis to travel the nation's roadways is not only more efficient, but also safe.… MORE
Illinois State’s Hunter named to MVC All-Bench Team
Redshirt senior guard Bobby Hunter is one of five selections to the Missouri Valley Conference All-Bench Team, as voted on by the Valley's newspaper beat writers and announced Wednesday.… MORE
Redbird fans to gather at Ballpark Village for MVC Tournament
It's normally a hangout for Cardinals' fans but it will be taken over by Redbird supporters during the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.… MORE
Illinois Senate Democrats approve plan for closing budget gaps
Illinois Senate Democrats are pushing a plan designed to close the gaps in the state budget.… 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…