A 17-year-old Normal man is facing felony charges after an alleged shooting Tuesday night.… MORE
Scott Miller – Rhine River 2022
For seven days I sailed the Rhine River on the AmaSerena with around 80 people, the majority of which were from McLean County. We visited France, Germany, Switzerland, and Amsterdam. To say we were wined and dined the entire way is an understatement. Direct Travel has been kind enough to invite me to host 2 other…… MORE
ISU Athletic Director Kyle Brennan receives contract extension
By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Illinois State University on Tuesday announced a contract extension for Director of Athletics Kyle Brennan. According to a news release, the extension runs until June 30, 2027, and includes a yearly salary of $242,892 as well as the eligibility of a bonus for academic and athletic success, not to exceed…… MORE
BPD probing weekend shots fired incident
By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Over the weekend, Bloomington Police were dispatched to the 600 block of Douglas Street for a shots fired call. Upon arrival, officers found physical evidence that a shooting had occurred. Authorites say the incident happened just after 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The circumstances behind the shooting are still under investigation. At…… MORE
Senator to DCFS Director: “You are delusional”
Lawmakers grilling the Department of Children and Family Services director don’t want to forget Deidre Silas.… MORE
Bloomington woman facing charges in McLean County for allegedly robbing a bank
A Bloomington woman is behind bars after allegedly robbing a Bloomington bank.… MORE
ISP joins other agencies to combat speeding on Wednesday’s Speed Awareness Day
By IIS Radio SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police are joining law enforcement officers from five other states for Wednesday’s Speed Awareness Day. The day is designed to draw attention to the dangers of speeding says State Police Trooper Elizabeth Clausing. “It’s one of the leading causes of crashes and certainly leads to more signifcant injuries…… MORE
Record breaking year for adult-use cannabis sales tax revenue in Illinois
By IIS Radio SPRINGFIELD – Sales of adult-use cannabis in Illinois jumped by 50 percent in the last fiscal year. Recreational marijuana sales climbed to $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2022, generating major sales tax revenue for the state says Illinois Department of Revenue spokesperson Maura Kownacki. “A record breaking $445 million in tax revenue…… MORE
Latest Illinois crop report from USDA
By USDA SPRINGFIELD – There were 5.6 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 24, 2022. Statewide, the average temperature was 78.8 degrees, 2.3 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.94 inches, 0.09 inches below normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 16 percent very short, 19 percent short, 60 percent adequate, and 5…… MORE
Illinois gas prices dip slightly for sixth straight week
By Jake Fogal BLOOMINGTON – Gas prices across Illinois are down almost 18 cents over the past week, averaging $4.82 a gallon. Costs at the pump have dropped about 64 cents over last month, but are $1.52 more expensive compared to this time last year. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Illinois…… MORE
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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…