Category Archives: Politics
Vice chairman Soeldner to seek re-election to McLean County Board
McLean County Board Vice Chairman Jim Soeldner said his goals include keeping property taxes low and working with other local governments. (Photo courtesy McLean County)By Greg HalbleibELLSWORTH ̵...
Jul 17, 2017
Credit agency spares Illinois bonds from sinking to junk
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan said credit agency’s decision not to reduce Illinois bonds to junk shows the state is heading in the right direction. (Photo by Illinois Radio Network)&nbs...
Jul 12, 2017
Durbin, Duckworth: Trump commission request violates federal law
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said took part in a Tuesday news conference to slam President Don’a;d Trump’s election integrity commission. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – D...
Jul 12, 2017
Bloomington council hears conflicting views ahead of civilian police board vote
Police Chief Brendan Heffner addresses the Bloomington City Council Monday night. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A standing-room-only crowd gathered at Blooming...
Jul 11, 2017
Bill Brady named Senate Republican Leader
State Sen. Bill Brady has served in the Illinois legislature since 1993. (WJBC file photo)Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Bill Brady on Bloomington has been chosen the Senate’s Republic...
Jun 30, 2017
Rep. Brady sees hope for workers’ comp reform despite state budget woes
State Rep. Dan Brady is assistant minority leader in the Illinois House of Representatives. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzIllinois lawmakers haven’t offered many signs of hope that t...
Jun 23, 2017
Duckworth, Durbin join lawsuit against Trump over foreign interests
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is one of nearly 200 federal lawmakers – all Democrats – suing President Trump over foreign money flowing into his global business empire. (Photo courtesy Tammy D...
Jun 21, 2017
Governor defends income tax hike compromise in budget deal; lawmakers arrive for special session
(WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner said on Tuesday believes the special session about to begin in Springfield may become one of the most important le...
Jun 20, 2017
Alderman Sage urges Bloomington council to prioritize spending before library improvements
The Bloomington Public Library. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington alderman is calling on the city to proceed in phases, even smaller than currently plan...
Jun 20, 2017
Planning commissioners endorse Washington Street bike lanes
After a public hearing at City Hall, Bloomington Planning Commissioners backed plans for bike lanes on Washington St. By Howard PackowitzA plan to add bike lanes to one of Bloomington’...
Jun 15, 2017
