Category Archives: Politics
Mayor Renner: New open house format grants more citizen access
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said appointment-only open houses on Friday’s before city council meetings enable him to give full attention to people who need his help. (Photo courtesy Facebook/T...
Oct 08, 2017
Barickman: Rauner ‘lost credibility’ by signing abortion bill
State Sen. Jason Barickman says he’s heard lots of anger from conservatives since Gov. Bruce Rauner approved state funding for abortions. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON ̵...
Oct 05, 2017
New entry joins Democratic Attorney General race
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering plans to run for Illinois Attorney General in 2018. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Nancy Rotering)By RFD RadioHIGHLAND PARK – Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering is j...
Oct 05, 2017
Davis suggests taking time to pick next HHS Secretary as Price resigns
Rep. Rodney Davis said he’s shocked at the resignation of Tom Price the Health and Human Services Secretary. (Photo courtesy YouTube/Rodney Davis)By Howard PackowitzCentral Illinois Congressman ...
Sep 29, 2017
Davis meets with local DACA activists; no clear solution presented
Davis met with a group of DACA recipients friday in order to further discussions on pushing a more permanent legislation through congress. (WJBC file photo) By Sean CopelandCentral Illinois Congr...
Sep 29, 2017
Comptroller Mendoza endorses Pritzker for governor
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced her endorsement of J.B. Pritzker in the 2018 race for Illinois governor. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Susana Mendoza)By RFD RadioSPRINGFIELD – Democrati...
Sep 28, 2017
Central IL lawmakers seek radical higher education reform
Rose and Brady are advocating for major higher education reform, leading to more specialized universities while retaining more students overall. (Photo Courtesy Illinois State)By Howard PackowitzA pla...
Sep 26, 2017
Raoul joins race for Attorney General
State Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago) is running for Illinois Attorney General. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By RFD RadioCHICAGO – State Sen. Kwame Raoul is the second Democratic entry in the race ...
Sep 21, 2017
Bloomington aldermen see sharply higher sewer rates to remedy public health hazard
Bloomington aldermen and city staffers consider aging sewer system a health hazard, requiring sharply higher sewer rate increases to make repairs. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Joe Shlabotnic) By ...
Sep 19, 2017
Longtime Democratic leader Currie won’t seek reelection
Barbara Flynn Currie is the longest serving woman in the Illinois General Assembly. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By RFD RadioCHICAGO – The Illinois General Assembly has its biggest departure sin...
Sep 15, 2017
