Category Archives: Politics
Mayor sees Bloomington as welcoming, but not a sanctuary city for immigrants
(WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzAn ordinance proclaiming Bloomington as a “welcoming city” might include more than just a statement promoting the city’s diversity.Mayor Tar...
May 04, 2017
Sen. Durbin undergoes outpatient heart procedure
Dick Durbin sits between a statue of Abraham Lincoln and Bloomington mayor Tari Renner during his visit to the county muesum. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzCHICAGO – U.S....
May 02, 2017
Governor candidate talks with Normal Community students
Democratic candidate for governor Daniel Biss visited with students Wednesday at Normal Community High School. (Photo by WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – One of the men looking to challenge Gov. Bruce...
Apr 27, 2017
Rauner in Bloomington touts anti-tax stance amid impasse
Gov. Bruce Rauner (left) toured the Beer Nuts plant in Bloomington on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By WMBD-TV and Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – As Illinois remained locked in a...
Apr 25, 2017
Koos ‘surprised’ by near-dead heat in Normal mayor voting
Normal Mayor Chris Koos was disappointed in a voter turnout of only 18 percent in the town. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Normal Mayor Chris Koos expected to have more votes than his...
Apr 05, 2017
Durbin: ‘No good options’ for Dems to fight Gorsuch
Neil Gorsuch was nominated by President Trump in January to fill a U.S. Supreme Court vacancy caused by the death of Antonin Scalia. (Photo courtesy Neil Gorsuch/Facebook)By Eric StockWASHINGTON ̵...
Apr 04, 2017
Koos defends business incentives as mayor’s race heads into final week
Normal mayor Chris Koos is seeking a fourth term next week. (Photo by Patti Penn/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – Normal mayor Chris Koos said the incentives the town has offered businesses such at Ri...
Mar 30, 2017
Lower: Bloomington should force entertainment venues to raise fees
Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower says the city needs to spend less on things like entertainment and more on streets and public safety. (Photo by Patti Penn/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomi...
Mar 30, 2017
Renner, Lower differ on economic development
Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower (left) and mayor Tari Renner are running for mayor in the April 4 election. (Photos courtesy cityblm.org)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renner...
Mar 29, 2017
Sen. Brady introduces balanced budget measures as lawmakers return to Springfield
State Sen. Bill Brady introduced seven bills to balance the budget and pay down the state’s bill backlog. (WJBC file photo) By Greg HalbleibSPRINGFIELD – As lawmakers returned to Spri...
Mar 28, 2017
