Category Archives: Politics
Illinois GOP pushing for redistricting
Citizen led redistricting reform initiatives have failed. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By RFD News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) is among a chorus of House Republicans seek...
Mar 21, 2017
Massive campaign spending could follow if Pritzker gets Democratic gubernatorial nomination
More than $100 million was spent in 2014’s gubernatorial race. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – Billionaire venture capitalist J.B. Pritzker announced this week he’s ...
Mar 17, 2017
Sen. Brady expects expanded gambling to be part of budget solution
State Sen. Bill Brady says Illinois is losing gambling revenue to neighboring states. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, said he believes it’...
Mar 06, 2017
Bloomington voters select mayor finalists
The polls will remain open until 7 p.m. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Tuesday is election day in Bloomington.The city is holding a primary in a five-way race for mayor. In...
Feb 28, 2017
Bloomington mayoral candidates differ on Metro Zone
Bloomington mayoral candidates participated in a roundtable discussion at WJBC on Thursday. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renner defended the c...
Feb 24, 2017
Rally continues call for in-person conference with U.S. Rep. Davis, LaHood
The rally in Uptown Normal was held midday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Residents held another rally in Uptown Normal Thursday, calling on U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorvi...
Feb 23, 2017
U.S. Rep. Davis holds teleconference with constituents
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis answered a variety of calls during the conference. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) held a teleconference Wedne...
Feb 15, 2017
Twin Cities legislators find encouragement in Rauner’s budget proposals
Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his budget address Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BruceRauner)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – Illinois legislators from Bloomington-Normal liked what Gov. Bruce ...
Feb 15, 2017
Regional school superintendent latest to join race for governor
Madison County regional superintendent of schools Bob Daiber declared his candidacy for Illinois Governor on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bob Daiber)By Illinois Radio NetworkEDWARDSVLLE – Th...
Feb 14, 2017
NCHS students ask LaHood to condemn immigration order
The students gathered outside U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood’s Bloomington office Thursday. (Photo courtesy Emma Spade)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A group of local high school students wants U...
Feb 03, 2017
