Category Archives: Politics
GOP strategist: Comey testimony shows obstruction of justice
Former Illinois Republican Party chairman Pat Brady says he believes former FBI director James Comey laid out a case that could support an obstruction of justice charge against President Trump. (WJBC ...
Jun 09, 2017
Duckworth ‘troubled’ by Comey testimony
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth issued a video statement after James Comey’s Senate testimony on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tammy Duck...
Jun 09, 2017
Indiana Governor rallies McLean County GOP as he lures business across border
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb was the keynote speaker at Wednesday night’s Lincoln-Reagan Day dinner in McLean County. (Photo courtesy Eric Holcomb) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – I...
Jun 07, 2017
Bennett adds voice to those frustrated with Madigan
State Rep. Tom Bennett said he’s frustrated with budget talks–or lack of them. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsSPRINGFIELD – With legislators leaving Springfiel...
Jun 06, 2017
Durbin, Duckworth slam Trump rejection of climate change treaty
Sen. Tammy Duckworth said climate change contributes to political instability worldwide. By Howard PackowitzWASHINGTON – The two Democrats representing Illinois in the U.S. Senate are harsh...
Jun 01, 2017
Tiritilli won’t ask for full recount, congratulates Koos on narrow win.
Marc Tiritilli had filed for a discovery recount in his bid to become Normal’s mayor. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Marc Tiritilli for Mayor of Normal)By Howard Packowitz and Maria HenneberryNORMAL &...
May 25, 2017
Tiritilli far from throwing in towel in bid for Normal Mayor
Marc Tiritilli has filed for a discovery recount in his bid to become Normal’s mayor. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Marc Tiritilli for Mayor of Normal)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Normal ma...
May 15, 2017
Rep. Brady sees hope for Illinois budget deal
(WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – State Representative Dan Brady of Bloomington sees some light at the end of the tunnel to resolve two-years of budget gridlock in Springfi...
May 09, 2017
Tiritilli loses vote in Normal mayor’s discovery recount
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (left) watches over the discovery recount at the McLean County Clerk’s office. (Photo Facebook/McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael.)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON ...
May 09, 2017
Normal mayoral recount focuses on signatures
Normal Mayor Chris Koos defeated challenger Marc Tiritilli by 11 votes in the April 4 election. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – The disputed results for mayor of Normal might come d...
May 05, 2017
