Category Archives: Politics
Carrillo wins approval for cannabis task force, though council diminishes her role
The Bloomington City Council voted Monday night to create a task force that will recommend how the city can implement the state’s new law legalizing recreational use of marijuana. (Photo by Howa...
Sep 10, 2019
Bloomington Council to vote Monday night on creating cannabis task force
The Bloomington City Council will decide Monday night whether to create a cannabis task force examining ways the city can implement the state’s new law legalizing recreational use of marijuana. ...
Sep 08, 2019
Council member, County GOP critical of tax rebate for Uptown business
Normal Town Council member Stan Nord. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Tuesday night’s meeting of the Normal Town Council may wind up again showing...
Sep 03, 2019
Normal Council to consider tax rebates for Uptown brewpub
The Normal Town Council will decide Tuesday whether to rebate sales and food and beverage tax dollars to business owners planning to open an Uptown brewpub, and the council will hear a presentation ab...
Sep 01, 2019
Barickman: Teacher minimum wage law could raise property taxes
State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) (WJBC/Scott Laughlin) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A local lawmaker is concerned about a bill signed into law last week that increases the min...
Aug 26, 2019
Bloomington Council set to vote on video gaming regulations
Bloomington City Council members are set to vote on new video gaming regulations.(File photo from Flickr/roundnoon) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council i...
Aug 26, 2019
Illinois Democrats raise concerns about Census undercount in rural, minority areas
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and other Illinois Democrats sent a letter to the director of the U.S. Census. (Photo Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole Lauterbach SPRINGFIELD – Illi...
Aug 22, 2019
Governor signs law setting minimum teacher salary at $40,000
The governor said school districts should be able to comply with a new law that – by the year 2023 – the minimum salary for teachers will be $40,000. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl S...
Aug 22, 2019
Polling places headed to Cook County Jail
People detained pre-trial each year won't miss out on the opportunity to have their voices heard according to Governor Pritzker. (PHOTO:Pixabay) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Some jail inmat...
Aug 22, 2019
Lacking hiring powers, Renner trusts Gleason to pick police chief
Mayor Tari Renner and Police Chief finalist Dan Donath at a community meet-and-greet event at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. Retired State Police Captain and current Parkland College ...
Aug 22, 2019
