Category Archives: Politics
Illinois DMV offering access to driving record online; first in the nation to do so
In an effort to eliminate some of the more time-intensive requests at the DMV and reduce wait times, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is making Illinois one of the first states in America to bu...
Sep 18, 2019
Two Democrats oppose “routine” county board appointment
Former McLean County Board member Ryan Scritchlow when he was sworn into office in September 2017.(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – What was intended to be a routine mat...
Sep 18, 2019
McLean County sees flat tax rate despite six percent spending boost
McLean County Administrator Camille Rodriguez. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s new administrator proposes a $102.8 million dol...
Sep 17, 2019
State Sen. Manar: new bill will ‘help lower’ cost of insulin
Megan Blair spoke at a news conference with State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), who is the sponsor of the bill. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl\WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – It almost so...
Sep 17, 2019
Illinois lawmakers file legislation aimed at ‘making it impossible’ for companies to use ethylene oxide
With Sterigenics poised to reopen, Illinois lawmakers look toward stricter requirements for use of cancer-causing chemical.(Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illino...
Sep 17, 2019
Bloomington leaders to decide soon whether to allow marijuana sales
Members of Bloomington’s cannabis task force will be named in the coming days. (Photo from Facebook/Medical Marijuana Inc.) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s cannab...
Sep 16, 2019
Illinois’ small businesses have less than four months to adhere to new rules and protections for their workers
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law last month that's intended to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio Network/ Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD ...
Sep 16, 2019
Normal Council’s Cummings seeks Rep. Brady’s Illinois House Seat
Normal Town Council member Chemberly Cummings is a Democratic candidate for representative in the 105th Illinois House District. (Photo courtesy normal.org) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON R...
Sep 13, 2019
Ex-city council member Schmidt honored for two decades of public service
Former City Council member Karen Schmidt sits on the bench dedicated in her honor along with sons Jacob (left) and Jonas (right).(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON &#...
Sep 13, 2019
Democratic Party leader hopes to unseat Rep. Kinzinger
Congressional candidate Dani Brzozowski. (Dani Brzozowski Facebook photo) By Howard Packowitz LA SALLE – A high-profile lawmaker with McLean County roots is facing a re-election challenge...
Sep 11, 2019
