Category Archives: Politics
A new bill in Springfield allows Illinois residents to recoup extra costs for mental health care
State Rep. Margaret Croke (D-Chicago) is the sponsor of the bill. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If you have medical insurance, obviously, you want to see a health care p...
Feb 24, 2024
State Libertarians want respect in upcoming primary election
Bill Redpath, chair of the Libertarian Party of Illinois, wants easier access to the ballot in Illinois, where signature requirements are much stiffer for third-party and independent candidates (Photo...
Feb 23, 2024
Reaction pours in from Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State address
Gov. Pritzker delivered his State of the State address on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – "Today we saw Gov. Pritzker introduce the largest budget in t...
Feb 21, 2024
Top Republican in Springfield has advice for Gov. Pritzker: “Move away from your national stage”
Senate Minority Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPIRNGFIELD – A top Republican in Springfield has some advice for Gov. JB Pritzker, who Wednes...
Feb 20, 2024
Leader of Illinois Municipal League wants relief for small towns
Brad Cole, executive director of the Illinois Municipal League. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The group which represents Illinois municipalities at the state Capito...
Feb 13, 2024
Illinois Senate Republicans tired of tax dollars going to free health care for immigrants
State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Hundreds of millions of dollars for health care for undocumented immigrants in Illinois is not only out of control, ...
Feb 09, 2024
Two Illinois Republicans running for Congress visit Southern Border
Darren Bailey is running for Congress. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Two Illinois Republicans, both competing in the March 19 primary, broadcast Monday afternoon from Ea...
Feb 05, 2024
New U of I study suggest need for race improvement in the workplace
The new study shows the need for improvement. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Race in the workplace. A new University of Illinois study suggests there's room for improveme...
Feb 03, 2024
Proposed state law would outlaw five chemical food additives
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says his office is an appropriate one to suggest this kind of bill, because it oversees the state's organ donor program. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRI...
Jan 24, 2024
Illinois House committee hears testimony about voter access ahead of state’s primary election
The Illinois primary is March 19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – With the state's primary election a little more than two months away, and this being a presidential elect...
Jan 10, 2024
