Category Archives: Politics
Democrat Cullerton to retire as Illinois Senate President
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton. (File photo from Facebook/John Cullerton) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – What happened after the fall veto session ended probably overshadows anything t...
Nov 15, 2019
Bloomington panel favors pot smoking at dispensaries, might be first Illinois city to allow onsite use
Some of the spectators who attended the Bloomington Planning Commission’s public hearing on Wednesday. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A local gov...
Nov 14, 2019
Lawmakers continue discussion on Chicago casino
Senate President John Cullerton explained a graduated income tax system that would give Chicago more money from the city’s casino. (Photo courtesy Facebook/John Cullerton) By Dave Dahl SP...
Nov 13, 2019
McLean County Board Democrat to face primary challenge from ISU student
Hannah Beer is a senior political science major at Illinois State University. (Photo Hannah Beer for McLean County Board District 6/Facebook) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – An Illinois State Univ...
Nov 13, 2019
Brady, other lawmakers calling for stronger ethics rules
State Rep. Dan Brady spoke Tuesday in Springfield. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois lawmakers on both sides want to pass several ethics reforms in the wake of two st...
Nov 13, 2019
With clock ticking, ethics reforms remain elusive at statehouse
Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit said she expects a task force to address the issues. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Leaders from both sides of the aisl...
Nov 13, 2019
Local pension consolidation proposal passes committee despite objections to changes
State Rep. Mark Batinick said the last-minute amendment removed management on a municipal level from being able to present information in duty-disability cases. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois ...
Nov 13, 2019
Unified Bloomington council wants no change in property tax bills
Bloomington City Council members on Tuesday voted unanimously to accept preliminary tax levy estimates for next year that should hold the line on the city’s share of property owners’ tax b...
Nov 13, 2019
Carrillo: People need safe places to legally smoke pot
Bloomington City Council member Jenn Carrillo. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington City Council member believes people might not have saf...
Nov 11, 2019
Bloomington city government expects to keep property taxes in check
The Bloomington City Council will consider adopting a levy that will likely hold the line on the city and library’s share of property taxes next year. (Flickr/Money20sFkr401K2012 630×420)&n...
Nov 10, 2019
