Category Archives: Politics
McLean County native sworn in as Georgia’s newest senator
Kelly Loeffler (right) and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (left). (Photo Twitter/Kelly Loeffler) By Neil Doyle WASHINGTON – McLean County native Kelly Loeffler was officially sworn in Monday as ...
Jan 07, 2020
Richards to run for chair of McLean County Democratic Party
Nikita Richards. (Photo courtesy Nikita Richards) By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – United States Navy veteran Nikita Richards is running for chair of the McLean County Democratic Party."As a soci...
Jan 06, 2020
Trump’s limited e-cig flavor ban could give Illinois’ vape industry lifeline
President Donald Trump Tuesday said his administration is preparing to ban certain flavored vaping products, but only temporarily. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/flickr) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg Bishop...
Jan 03, 2020
Recreational cannabis days away, questions remain for Illinois gun owners
An inquiry with the Department of Justice was not immediately returned. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – When Illinois' recreational cannabis law goes into effec...
Dec 30, 2019
Wealth manager says Illinoisans should evaluate real estate investments heading into new year
Illinois has lost population every year for the past five years. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – With the end of year upon us, a wealth manager says it's a good...
Dec 30, 2019
New laws in Illinois could affect 1 in 5 insurance plans
State Rep. Tom Demmer said when the state passes such laws, it affects about 20 percent of the plans the state has the authority to regulate.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRIN...
Dec 30, 2019
One less candidate in congressional race
Mark Haasis (Facebook/Haasis For Congress) By Katherine Murphy With a message of thanks to everyone who worked on his campaign, Mark Haasis has pulled out of the congressional race. Take...
Dec 20, 2019
Illinois’ congressional delegation along party lines on impeachment
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) said he has not seen anything that rises to what he called the “nuclear option” of impeachment. (Facebook/Darin LaHood) By Illinois Radio Network/G...
Dec 19, 2019
Gleason: Discussion will continue concerning onsite cannabis consumption
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason spoke Wednesday with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A leader in Bloomington thinks the discussion surrounding...
Dec 18, 2019
Report: Illinois’ transparency on economic subsidies gets a middling grade
Jeff Cox, Illinois Department of Agriculture bureau chief of medicinal plants, said new rules in the years ahead from the U.S. Department of Agriculture could include ensuring losses from crops that h...
Dec 18, 2019
