Category Archives: Politics
Illinois GOP: New governor, same Democratic tricks
Illinois Republican leaders Christine Radogno and Jim Durkin held a news conference to call out Democrats for what they say are attempts to defeat Gov. Rauner’s ‘Turnaround Agenda.’ ...
May 20, 2015
LaHood on immigration: US must secure its border first
State Sen. Darin LaHood is one of five candidates for the Illinois 18th Congressional District. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockPEORIA – State Sen. Darin LaHood, R-Dunlap, said he has pro...
May 01, 2015
Flynn goes after GOP establishment in Republican primary
Mike Flynn is seeking the Republican nomination for Congress in the 18th District special election. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockQUINCY – A man who tried to change Washington through t...
Apr 30, 2015
Legislation to cut down on number of specialty license plates passes House
Legislation to reduce the amount of specialty license plates has passed the House. (Photo courtesy Flickr)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Your favorite sports team. A charity or...
Apr 24, 2015
Legislation making sweet corn Illinois’ official vegetable clears the Senate
A bill to make sweet corn the official state vegetable has passed in the Senate. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate has approved a bill that would make sweet corn th...
Apr 24, 2015
