Category Archives: Politics
Lawmakers file bills to ban gas-powered leaf blowers, plastic straw restrictions, $1 million insurance policy requirement for gun owners
Another bill that is getting a lot of attention online would require gun owners to get a million-dollar insurance policy. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/FIle)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – While ...
Feb 18, 2020
Epidemic in China could hit farmers in Illinois
Joseph Camp of AgriVisor says the crisis created by the deadly coronavirus is affecting the Chinese economy, and that can wind up affecting Illinois farms. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Illinoi...
Feb 17, 2020
Analysis details how Illinois Republicans lost ground in Illinois
Center for Illinois Politics co-founder Susan Garrett says the key is independent suburban women, who have been focused on specific issues that Democrats excel at communicating. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/...
Feb 17, 2020
Pritzker says budget proposal will include $225 million in savings
Gov. JB Pritzker joined local lawmakers on Illinois State Universities campus earlier this year to release findings for ISU’s fine arts complex. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Illinois Radio Network SPRIN...
Feb 17, 2020
A national organization says Illinois is the best state in the country when it comes to animal protection laws
A national organization says Illinois is the best state in the country when it comes to animal protection laws. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A national org...
Feb 17, 2020
Normal council to consider pay raise for city manager
Pam Reece is only the third city manager in Normal’s history. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC NORMAL – The Normal Town Council is expected to decide Monday night whether to give the ci...
Feb 14, 2020
Illinois State Police calls for gun owners to submit fingerprints when applying for FOID card
Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson said his group would challenge the law. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Polic...
Feb 14, 2020
Brady, Blumenshine clash over gas tax in GOP primary debate
GOP primary challenger David Paul Blumenshine (left) and incumbent State Rep. Dan Brady (right) spoke during a candidate forum Thursday. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI ABCNORMAL – While th...
Feb 14, 2020
Sterigenics denies claims it raided funds to minimize potential court payout
Attorney Bryce Hensley at Romanucci and Blandin says the company’s actions are an admission of guilt. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Lawyers representing do...
Feb 13, 2020
Interim report shows Illinois budget wasn’t balanced despite claims from elected officials
Bergman also said it's valuable because it shows the state's finances are still deteriorating. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – An interim annual financial rep...
Feb 13, 2020
