Category Archives: Politics
Normal planners back commercial pot sales for recreational use, town council set for November 18 vote
Normal’s planning commission recommends the town council allow cannabis-related businesses to operate in the town. (Photo from Facebook/Medical Marijuana Inc.) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL ...
Nov 08, 2019
Normal council backs off from property tax hike for pension funding
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (center) supports temporarily scaling back pension funding to hold the line on property taxes. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal To...
Nov 05, 2019
Developer remembered for wielding power to spur Twin-City’s growth
Jack Snyder died October 31. He was 90 years old. (Photo from Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home.) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Two former Twin-City mayors who presided over ...
Nov 04, 2019
Normal landowners to foot the bill for increased pension obligations
Normal Town staff is proposing a property tax increase to cover rising pension costs. (Photo courtesy Flickr/401K2012) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Property taxes are expected to rise in ...
Nov 03, 2019
Illinois lawmakers continue battle on ethylene oxide
The chemical is linked to illnesses and deaths around a handful of facilities in the state. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A bill to essentially phase out ethylene oxide in Ill...
Oct 31, 2019
State lawmakers call for ethics reform
State Rep. Tom Demmer is one of several lawmakers calling for changes in ethics rules in Springfield. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It’s a rush for the ethical hig...
Oct 31, 2019
GOP gears up for primary battle in McLean County Auditor’s race
Trisha Malott announced her candidacy Wednesday to become McLean County Auditor. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Some leading Republicans believe a new McL...
Oct 31, 2019
A state lawmaker has been wearing a wire for FBI since 2016
Multiple media reports say the informant is Waukegan Democrat Terry Link, but he denies it. (Photo courtesy: File/WJBC) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – One of the most striking de...
Oct 30, 2019
Illinois lawmakers move forward with insulin cap amid questions about who pays and how much
State Senator Andy Manar said constituent have been rationing their insulin because it's too expensive, causing other health issues. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Illinois Radio Network SPRNIGFIELD...
Oct 30, 2019
State Senator reported as ‘cooperating witness’ against Arroyo
Terry Link spoke with reporters Tuesday at the Capitol. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A day after State Rep. Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago) faced bribery charges, State S...
Oct 29, 2019
