By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Museum of History executive director Julie Emig is out on medical leave until December. According to a press release from the museum, her prognosis is exceptionally good with a full recovery expected. Emig did not disclose the health issue that prompted her to take time off. While Emig…… MORE
Dry weather helps harvest progress in Illinois
By USDA SPRINGFIELD – There were 6.9 days suitable for field work during the week ending October 23, 2022. Statewide, the average temperature was 49.4 degrees, 3.2 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.0 inches, 0.72 inches below normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 23 percent very short, 31 percent short, and 46 percent adequate. Subsoil…… MORE
Bloomington-Normal YMCA announces sale of old location
By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal YMCA Board of Directors has approved the sale of the old YMCA facility located at 602 S. Main Street to Eastview Christian Church. According to an email from YMCA CEO BJ Wilken, the YMCA and Eastview are under contract to transition the facility into Eastview’s ownership pending a…… MORE
BPD investigating attempted carjacking, shooting at grocery store
By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are looking for “multiple suspects” after a morning attempted carjacking that resulted in shots fired. Sergeant John Fermon said the attempted carjacking occurred around 8 a.m. near the HyVee along Veteran’s Parkway. Multiple suspects attempted to steal a car containing a single passenger. During the struggle between the…… MORE
Prairie Central clinches Illini Prairie Conference title; stays undefeated with win over Saints
By Jake Fogal FAIRBURY – The ground game attack that has been fundamental for Prairie Central all season long proved successful again in Week 9 as the Hawks soared past Central Catholic 56-13 to secure the Illini Prairie Conference title. PC also boosted their record to 9-0 on the year, the first undefeated record for…… MORE
Start Your Holiday Shopping at the 2022 Holiday Expo
BloNo’s biggest shopping day of the year is happening at the Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center on November 12th!… MORE
3 people hurt in Woodford County crash
The Woodford County Sheriff’s Office said three people were taken to an area hospital after a two-car crash late Thursday morning on Illinois Route 117, between Goodfield and Eureka.… MORE
Mississippi River drying up, causing exporters to look elsewhere
Just as farmers are putting their final touches on their harvest season, another crisis is hurting the amount of grain farmers can transport.… MORE
Widmer Family Plaza unveiled at Heartland Community College
By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Heartland Community College opened a new plaza dedicated to former president Rob Widmer and his family. The college held a ceremony Wednesday in front of the Community Commons Building at the main campus in Normal where the plaza is located. It honors former HCC President Rob Widmer’s tenure with the…… MORE
Unit 5 votes to push the secure storage solution
By 25 News NORMAL – The Unit 5 school board voted Wednesday night to approve the Secure Storage Solution which will provide information to families and students about gun safety. Information will now be in the student handbook on how to safely store a gun. Superintendent Kristen Weikle adds providing this information may help with…… 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…