Category Archives: Politics
Local Honor Flights use donations to get veterans to D.C. for reflection, honor
From Quincy to Chicago to Springfield and beyond, there are six Honor Flight regional hubs in Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIED – Nonprofit groups across...
Dec 04, 2019
Study: Illinois could save state, check recipients, money by modernizing payment methods
With approximately seven percent of adult Illinoisans lacking a bank account, senior fellow Erik Randolph says those people who get a check from the state will have to pay to have it cashed. (Photo co...
Dec 04, 2019
State lawmakers pressure House Speaker Michael Madigan to answer questions about secret payments to aide fired after sexual harassment claims
Madigan has denied any wrongdoing and knowledge of the payments. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Radio Network) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A fellow Chicago Democrat, and others, have dema...
Dec 03, 2019
Normal’s tax levy inches higher as divided council restores funding for PR post
The Normal Town Council voted 4-3 to restore funding, thus lifting the tax levy, to hire a communication specialist for the town government. (File Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC.) By Howard Pac...
Dec 03, 2019
County’s chief prosecutor poised to run unopposed in 2020 election
McLean County State’s Attorney Don Knapp. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – It appears no one will challenge McLean County State’s Attorn...
Dec 02, 2019
Candidates gather in Springfield for first day to file
A long line formed Monday morning outside the Illinois State Board of Elections offices. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – In a quaint political tradition every other year in Sprin...
Nov 25, 2019
Durbin: I won’t prejudge Trump case
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke to reporters Friday in Springfield. (Photo by Illinois Radio Network) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Should the President be impeached? Should we just let the voters ...
Nov 25, 2019
Despite advances, LGBTQ community still looks for acceptance
A University of Illinois Springfield professor has contributed a political encyclopedia to the LGBTQ discussion.(PHOTO:Pixabay) By Dave DahlA new encyclopedia is out – a guide to LGBTQ peop...
Nov 25, 2019
Bloomington, Normal councils plan joint meeting to decide next steps on sports complex
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (right), seen here with Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner (left), when both council’s received the consultant’s study on the multi-sports complex in July, 2018.(WJBC fi...
Nov 25, 2019
McLean County Board member announces re-election bid
Jacob Beard made the announcement Friday. (Photo courtesy McLean County) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington Republican is seeking another term on the McLean County Board. Jacob Bea...
Nov 22, 2019
