Category Archives: Politics
Cannabis task force to begin its work this week
Bloomington’s cannabis task force meets for the first time on Thursday.(Photo from Facebook/Medical Marijuana Inc.) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s cannabis ta...
Oct 02, 2019
Brady seeking re-election in 105th District
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) announced Monday he will seek re-election. (Facebook/DanBrady) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brady has announced he will seek re-election fo...
Sep 30, 2019
Investigators looking into allegations of Sandoval steering business in exchange for kickbacks
The Senator has yet to comment on the situation (PHOTO:ilga.gov) SPRINGFIELD– A Republican lawmaker is asking federal investigators to release more details after they raided the offices and home...
Sep 30, 2019
Illinois financial report card not favorable
Finances in the state continue to deteriorate (Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD– State government finances in Illinois have continued to deteriorate during a decade of natio...
Sep 30, 2019
Barnett announces re-election bid for McLean County Board
McLean County Board member Josh Barnett represents District 10, which covers Bloomington’s east side. (Photo Josh Barnett/Facebook) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A Republican o...
Sep 27, 2019
Illinois lawmakers discuss Trump impeachment inquiry
President Donald Trump. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/flickr) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Several Illinois lawmakers are weighing in after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachm...
Sep 25, 2019
Connect Transit awards electric bus contract despite Bloomington council member’s objection
Bloomington City Council member Donna Boelen addressed the Connect Transit Board of Trustees on Tuesday. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The Connect Transi...
Sep 25, 2019
Durbin calls for impeachment inquiry into President Trump
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke Tuesday on the Senate floor. (Photo Senator Dick Durbin/Twitter) By Neil DoyleWASHINGTON – Illinois' senior U.S. Senator supports the House opening an impeachmen...
Sep 24, 2019
State Senator’s offices raided by FBI
FBI agents at the Capitol Tuesday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A state Senator’s offices are being raided – both in the Chicago area and at the Capitol.The Senato...
Sep 24, 2019
Bloomington council urged to question fired police officer’s actions
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason is declining to release details about a city police officer’s dismissal. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Two of Bloom...
Sep 24, 2019
