Category Archives: Politics
Drivers who hit pedestrians on Veterans Parkway not at fault
Police said there was no evidence the drivers were impaired or distracted. (Photo from Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Heart of Illinois – ABC BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police say the two drive...
Jan 09, 2020
State lawmakers condemn lobbyist’s emails referencing rape, ‘ghost workers’
The Illinois Senate Women's Caucus released a statement calling the report "horrifying" and asking anyone with information about the referenced sexual assault to call the authorities. (Photo courtesy:...
Jan 09, 2020
Republican Congressman from Illinois urges Pelosi to send the articles of impeachment to Senate
Taylorville Republican U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said the issue has taken all the oxygen out of Washington. He's baffled as to why House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hasn't sent the articles to the Senate. (YouT...
Jan 09, 2020
Illinois sets record in first week of recreational cannabis sales despite some confusion
Several stores allowed to sell recreational cannabis were closed to recreational consumers earlier this week because of a lack of supply and labor. Shops are required to ensure a 30-day supply is on h...
Jan 09, 2020
Illinois lawmakers to grapple over banning isolation in schools or just modify policies
Members of the Illinois legislature heard from students, parents, advocates and local and state school officials about the use of isolation rooms and policies that allow students to be restrained. (Ph...
Jan 08, 2020
Illinois members of Congress weigh in on president’s strike on Iranian general
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, supported last week's strike on Qasem Soleimani. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' Congressional delegati...
Jan 08, 2020
With 62,000 waiting applications, Illinois State Police working on FOID automation, but other options remain
ISP said Saturday that the agency has 62,000 pending Firearm Owners’ Identification, or FOID, card applications or renewals. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ̵...
Jan 08, 2020
Illinois officials promote student financial aid for undocumented, transgender students
Information about the RISE Act, application forms and available financial aid can be found at the Illinois Student Assistance Commission website, at ISAC dot org. (Photo courtersy: WJBC/File)By Illino...
Jan 07, 2020
Some cannabis dispensaries pause recreational sales amid product shortages, wait times at other stores decline
Several cannabis dispensaries in Illinois halted recreational sales Monday, but more product is on the way. (Photo courtesy Flickr/BrettLevin) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – There wasn'...
Jan 07, 2020
Republicans won’t support draft report of Illinois Property Tax Relief Task Force
Task force member Republican state Rep. Mike Murphy said the draft seems to mostly be old ideas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Property Tax Rel...
Jan 07, 2020
