Category Archives: Politics
Members of Illinois’ Congressional delegation file bill to tax e-cigs $200 million per year
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and other Illinois lawmakers spoke Friday in Chicago. (Photo Twitter/Senator Dick Durbin) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' Congressiona...
Dec 16, 2019
ISBE draws for first and last on ballot
The drawing took place Wednesday afternoon in Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – In another old-fashioned Illinois custom, someone draws Ping Pong balls out of a woo...
Dec 11, 2019
Renner: Opting-out of cannabis sales would warrant veto
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said he believes the council will vote to opt-in for recreational marijuana sales. (Photo Facebook/Tari Renner) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City...
Dec 11, 2019
“Incredible turnout” of Normal summit goers speak out on taxes, government spending
Florida-based strategist Lyle Sumek, who was facilitator for the Citizen Summit, speaks with discussion team members. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal May...
Dec 06, 2019
Bloomington-Normal leaders discuss Connect Transit, recreational marijuana
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner (from left), Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason, Normal Mayor Chris Koos, and Normal City Manager Pam Reece were key speakers at the event hosted at Illinois Wesleyan U...
Dec 05, 2019
State’s Attorney’s office sides with county board in auditor’s bookkeeping dispute
McLean County Auditor Michelle Anderson. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County State’s Attorney’s office weighed in Wednesd...
Dec 05, 2019
Public set to take “deep dive” into Normal council issues at Thursday night summit
(From Town of Normal) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Normal’s town government is hosting a citizens’ summit Thursday night to help elected leaders develop a strategic plan. The ...
Dec 05, 2019
Several Illinois House GOP members call for special session on ethics
State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If you have been following the news out of the Capitol at all, you know that “ethics” i...
Dec 04, 2019
Democrat Mark Haasis to challenge LaHood for 18th Congressional District
Mark Haasis. (Facebook/Haasis For Congress) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A Peoria Democrat will challenge incumbent Republican Darin LaHood for Illinois’ 18th Congressional District....
Dec 04, 2019
Georgia governor appoints McLean County native to U.S. Senate
Kelly Loeffler (right) and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (left). (Photo Twitter/Kelly Loeffler) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp appointed McLean County native Kelly Loeffler...
Dec 04, 2019
