Category Archives: Politics
Task force recommends consolidating pension systems
The Governor says he wants to consolidate municipal police and fire pension funds (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– Economies of scale. Pooling resources. Eliminating re...
Oct 11, 2019
Council newcomers question accuracy of meeting minutes, town’s purchasing policy
Stan Nord (left) and Karyn Smith (right) were elected to the Normal Town Council earlier this year. (File photo from Facebook/Nord for Normal) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal’s cit...
Oct 08, 2019
Normal council gears up for key decisions on recreation marijuana sales
Normal City Attorney Brian Day speaks to the town council about recreational cannabis sales during Monday night’s council work session. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzB...
Oct 08, 2019
McLean County Board member announces re-election bid
The Bloomington Republican was first elected to the board in 2010. (Photo Susan Schafer/Twitter) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A Republican on the McLean County Board has announced her cand...
Oct 07, 2019
New report ranks Illinois as least ‘tax-friendly’ state
Illinois’ overall tax burden could make it more difficult for the state to attract new residents, Mengle said. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois ...
Oct 07, 2019
Congressman wants to talk trade not impeachment
U.S. Rep (R-Taylorville) Rodney Davis wants the focus to be on USMCA (Wikimedia) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– A local Congressman says there's nothing in the Ukraine transcript to add up to ...
Oct 04, 2019
Task force seeks consensus on cannabis sales in Bloomington
Meeting at Miller Park Pavilion, Cannabis Task Force members chose Linda Foster (right) to chair the panel and Olivia Butts (left) to be the vice chair. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howa...
Oct 04, 2019
Bloomington Democrat announces candidacy in 88th District
Karla Bailey-Smith announced her candidacy Thursday at the McLean County Democratic Headquarters in Downtown Bloomington. (Photo Karla for IL 88th/Facebook) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A ...
Oct 03, 2019
Historic Preservation Chair to face IWU student for McLean County Board seat
Bloomington Historic Preservation Chair Lea Cline is running for a seat on the McLean County Board. (Facebook photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A Democrat is in the race for the McLea...
Oct 02, 2019
Pritzker: Sandoval should give up chairmanship
Gov. J.B. Pritzker spoke to reporter Wednesday after a speech in Oak Lawn. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The governor is unambiguous on this one – a lawmaker who was key...
Oct 02, 2019
