Category Archives: Politics
Blagojevich criticizes Pritzker, Madigan, the Springfield ‘swamp’
Blagojevich, who had his 14-year sentence for multiple corruption convictions commuted last month, says an early $7 million campaign donation from Pritzker paid his way into the speaker's good graces....
Mar 03, 2020
Bloomington NAACP raises concerns about District 87 seclusion rooms
District 87 superintendent Barry Reilly says a Pro Publica report last year that raised concerns about misuse of the rooms cast a long shadow. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOO...
Mar 03, 2020
Illinois Department of Ag. Director-Designate: ‘Expanding rural quality of life’ top priority
Costello Monday completed his first day at his new job, though he still must be confirmed by the Senate. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Jerry Costello II says there is no...
Mar 03, 2020
Republican state lawmaker aims to increase Illinois’ role in presidential politics
Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) says maybe they should be awarded by congressional district. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A Republican state lawmaker wants to increase ...
Mar 03, 2020
Illinois’ economic health yet to suffer impact from Coronavirus
On a scale on which anything greater than 100 means growth, the index edged up this past month from 105.4 to 105.7. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois' economic...
Mar 03, 2020
Gun-owner lobby eyeing 254 bills filed in Illinois
Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson said gun owners need to know what's going on at the Illinois statehouse. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRIN...
Mar 03, 2020
Municipalities raise concerns over governor’s plan to hold funds in reserve
The Illinois Municipal League says communities are concerned about the governor's proposal to hold 5 percent of Local Government Distributive Funds from local governments if voters don't approve a pro...
Mar 03, 2020
The amount of money spent on film and television projects in Illinois hit a record high in 2019
The Windy City now ranks first in the Midwest region and in the top six nationally for film and T-V production. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The amount of mo...
Mar 02, 2020
Group that represents state’s mayors rolls out 2020 legislative wish list
Brad Cole, the executive director of the IML, went against the grain of the move to outlaw red light cameras. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As the group which represe...
Mar 02, 2020
Illinois lawmakers look to remove retail wine shipping ban
Twelve states currently allow such shipping, according to the Wine Institute. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new proposal in Springfield would open up a whol...
Mar 02, 2020
