Wjbc Interviews

Harold Wilken operates The Mill at Janie's Farm in Ashkum, Illinois and is a past recipient of the Illinois Dept. of Agriculture's R.J. Vollmer Award for Sustainable Agriculture. He's featured in this episode of Meet the Farmer with Marc Strauss on the WJBC Ag Hour.

State Sen. Bill Brady discusses the governor's race, including the ad that Illinois Republican Party officials have asked State Rep. Jeanne Ives to pull.

On this week of Off the Cuff History, Host Sean Copeland talks to William Brooks, son of Idelle Stith Brooks who famously portrayed the Chief at the University of Illinois during World War II. Brooks reflects on his mother and her legacy within the larger history of the Native American symbol/mascot.

On this week's Off the Cuff History, Host Sean Copeland talks to Raneem Shamseldin, President of U of I's Student Government about the legacy and controversy over Chief Illiniwek and what the University is doing now in light of recent issues involved with the unofficial presence of the  mascot/symbol.

On Off the History this week, Host Sean Copeland talks to Ellen Brooks, daughter of Alabama Broadcaster and Princess Illiniwek Idelle Stith Brooks on her time as University of Illinois' Chief during World War II as well as her further career as a Professor and Broadcaster.

On Off the Cuff History this week, Host Sean Copeland talks to current Honor the Chief board member and former Chief Illiniwek portrayer about the controversy, legacy, and future of the Chief including recent issues involving University of Illinois Film and Cinema Studies Professor Jay Rosenstein.

Heather and Darren Stevenson, founders of and actors in PUSH Physical Theater, tell WJBC's Marc Strauss about their unique style of performance.

State Sen. Jason Barickman discusses Gov. Rauner's State of the State address and the governor's race.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady recaps President Trump's first State of the Union address.

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood discusses what he expects to hear in President Trump's State of the Union address tonight.

State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) discusses a wide range of topics from school funding to the upcoming State of the State address with WJBC's Sam Wood.

Dr. Amy Wood talks with Sean Copeland about the 1939 MGM film, The Wizard of Oz and it's historic place in film history in the Depression Era. Special attention is also paid to the original book published in 1900 by L. Frank Baum.

Dr. Martin Quirk talks with Sean Copeland about the rise of Populism and its social and political impact on American Politics, including comparisons to the Progressive Movement during the 1890s through the early 1900s. Special attention is paid to the state of Kansas.

Students from the Illinois State University Minorities in Agriculture Club joined Marc Strauss on the WJBC Ag Hour.

Bloomington mayor discusses what's next for a downtown proposal for a new library and bus transfer station after library trustees said they don't plan to move.

State Rep. Dan Brady previews Gov. Bruce Rauner's State of the State address and outlines his legislative priorities for the spring session.

WJBC's Marc Strauss interviews Dave Bishop of PrairiErth Farm in Atlanta, Illinois, about being recognized by the Illinois Dept. of Agriculture with the R.J. Vollmer Award for Sustainable Agriculture

Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti visits with WJBC's Scott Laughlin on state measures to battle the opioid crisis.

Founder of 'Open the Books,' Adam Andrzejewski, discusses his effort to bring financial transparency to all 50 states online.

Bloomington Interim City Manager Steve Rasmussen and Public Works Director Jim Karch discuss ways the city could seek to plug a $2.9 million deficit.