Category Archives: Politics

McIntyre announces re-election bid for McLean County Board
McLean County Board Chairman John McIntyre. (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – McLean County Board chair John McIntyre announced Thursday he’s seeking re-election.Represent...
Syndicated Author Nov 21, 2019

Woodard announces candidacy for McLean County Auditor’s race
Kevin Woodard made the announcement Wednesday night in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy McLean County Libertarians) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington Libertarian has announced his candid...
Syndicated Author Nov 20, 2019

Durbin: Vaping industry putting pressure on Trump
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke Tuesday morning with WJBC’s Scott Miller and Katherine Murphy. (Photo Dick Durbin/Facebook) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – After reports that President Dona...
Syndicated Author Nov 19, 2019

Mandated sick pay could come for vote when Illinois lawmakers return in January
The measure passed committee last week, but wasn't called for a full vote. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – While it didn't pass before lawmakers left for the ...
Syndicated Author Nov 19, 2019

Illinois lawmakers look at stalled legislative efforts after veto session
Illinois state lawmakers are done for the year and won't be back to Springfield until late January. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Some Illinois lawmakers sa...
Syndicated Author Nov 18, 2019

Advocate BroMenn Medical Center patient safety grade falls in recent report
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center grade of patient safety fell in the latest report. By Illinois Radio Network and Blake Haas SPRINGFIELD – Most Illinois hospitals scored well in a new patient saf...
Syndicated Author Nov 18, 2019

Packed Normal council agenda includes vote on “conservative” marijuana proposal, hotel franchise change
Owners of the Radisson in North Normal want to change the hotel and conference center’s franchise to Holiday Inn, according to a staff report to the Normal Town Council.(File Photo Facebook/Radi...
Syndicated Author Nov 18, 2019

Connect Transit Board Chair backs fare hike delay to wait for working group report
The chair of the Connect Transit board supports delaying a fare hike for a third time so the Connect to the Future working group group can finish its bus system review. (File photo by Howard Packowitz...
Syndicated Author Nov 17, 2019

Ethics reforms task force passes despite Senate Republicans saying it’s stacked against them
Another measure passed deals with lobbyist regulations, economic disclosures, and creating a central database on such activities for the public to access instead of having to visit multiple sites to d...
Syndicated Author Nov 15, 2019

Second Democrat to run for west side county board seat
Nathan “Chiko” Russo, seen here at a Bloomington City Council meeting, is announcing his candidacy for a seat on the McLean County Board. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howa...
Syndicated Author Nov 15, 2019



