Category Archives: Politics
Rauner announces reelection bid
Gov. Bruce Rauner released a video on Monday in which he announces his reelection bid. (Photo courtesy Bruce Rauner)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – There are already seven candidates running to unsea...
Oct 23, 2017
Duckworth says she’s seen Obama meeting Gold Star families
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth took exception to President Trump’s remarks that President Obama didn't contact gold star family members. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth)By RFD Radio/WFMBWASH...
Oct 19, 2017
Normal comprehensive plan: Developers forced to provide too much parking
The 2040 comprehensive plan for the Town of Normal suggests local government requires developers provide too many parking spaces. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – The Town of N...
Oct 17, 2017
Bloomington aldermen ready to make “painful” budget decisions
The Bloomington City Council is examining what might be considered “painful” options for how to fill a $1.5 million budget deficit. (WJBC File Photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – ...
Oct 17, 2017
Normal Council approves sales tax rebate in revival of election year dispute
Former Normal mayoral candidate Marc Tiritilli addressed Normal Town Council members Monday night. He spoke out against a sales tax rebate for the owner of adjacent shopping centers along Veterans Par...
Oct 16, 2017
Pawar drops out of governor’s race
Chicago alderman Ameya Pawar said he’s dropping out of the race for Illinois governor. (WJBC file photo)By RFD RadioCHICAGO – Illinois voters won’t make a final decision on their cho...
Oct 13, 2017
Next Normal city manager expected to have ‘passion for local government service’
The Town of Normal is looking to replace City Manager Mark Peterson, who’s retiring at the end of the current fiscal year on March 31. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – The comp...
Oct 12, 2017
Rep. Brady holds off on Rauner endorsement
State Representative Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) says he’s not in the endorsement business. But disappointed in the Governor’s decision to expand taxpayer-funded abortions. (WJBC file photo)...
Oct 10, 2017
Bloomington mayor laments ugly political environment
Regina Noland carried signs outside Bloomington City Hall calling for the arrest of Mayor Tari Renner and City Manager David Hales. (Photo by Lindsey Harrison, WMBD-TV)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMIN...
Oct 10, 2017
U.S. Supreme Court hears political map case that could impact Illinois
The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case Tuesday where Wisconsin Democrats complained the Republicans draw maps to help Republicans get elected.(Photo by Flickr/dbking)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network...
Oct 08, 2017
