Category Archives: Politics
Pot sales debate shifts to Bloomington Planning Commission
Council member Joni Painter (left) Mayor Tari Renner (center) and Council member Jenn Carrillo (right) listen to the discussion at Monday night’s city council meeting. (Photo by Howard Packowitz...
Oct 29, 2019
Illinois lawmakers call for ethics task force after news of Arroyo
The Arroyo story came to light just as House Republicans – joined by one Democrat – held a news conference calling for an ethics task force in the legislature. (WJBC file photo) By ...
Oct 28, 2019
Pritzker supports a bill letting college athletes sign endorsement deals
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Monday in Springfield. (Photo Gov. JB Pritzker/Twitter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Loyola University's basketball success meant more than a little publicity for a n...
Oct 28, 2019
Rankin announces candidacy for McLean County Circuit Clerk
Erik Rankin is currently the Chair of the McLean County Democratic Party. (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington Democrat has announced his candidacy for McLean Co...
Oct 28, 2019
LaHood, Duckworth see safer world after ISIS leader’s death, differ on Trump’s role
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) praised decisive action by President Donald Trump for directing a U.S. military operation that killed the leader of ISIS. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzWASHINGT...
Oct 28, 2019
McLean County Democrats announce seven candidates for county board
The seven Democratic candidates is the most in the party’s history. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Democrats are introducing a slate of candidates that ...
Oct 25, 2019
UPDATED: Connect Transit’s McCurdy claims he did not mislead Normal Council
Connect Transit Vice Chair Ryan Whitehouse (left) and Chairman Mike McCurdy (right) answered questions from Normal Town Council members at the council’s October 7 meeting. (Photo by Howard Packo...
Oct 25, 2019
Chicago looks to Springfield for help in balancing 2020 budget
In her budget address, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said state lawmakers need to help Chicago balance its budget or else city leaders will be forced to hike taxes. (Photo Mayor Lori Lightfoot/Twitter)...
Oct 24, 2019
Illinois lawmakers eye testing, labeling requirements for CBD products
CBD oil doesn't contain THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis that produces a high. (Photo Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD – Illinois could soon require...
Oct 24, 2019
Illinois lawmakers return next week for fall session
Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield Monday. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brady and other lawmakers are preparing to return to Springfield next week fo...
Oct 23, 2019
