Category Archives: Politics
Panel okays Park Pantry alcohol sales, west side council member opposes license
The new owner of this location at 906 S. Morris Ave. wants to sell packaged liquor despite neighbors’ complaints. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – ...
Jul 17, 2019
Connect Transit working group gets Normal council backing despite mayoral hopeful’s criticism
Among the criticisms of Connect Transit at Monday night’s Normal Town Council meeting was the purchase of large electric-powered buses. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL...
Jul 16, 2019
Unit 5 seeks task force feedback before asking voters for tax hike
(From Unit 5) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – A Unit 5 school board member said Wednesday night the board has a mountain to climb before deciding by year’s end whether to seek v...
Jul 11, 2019
Davis: Census should count everyone
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) said he could go either way when it comes to including a citizenship question on the 2020 Census. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Central...
Jul 10, 2019
Council delays vote on packaged liquor sales at new west side business
The new owner of this location on South Morris Avenue wants to sell packaged liquor despite neighbors’ complaints. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON ...
Jul 09, 2019
Blumenshine seeks 2020 primary rematch with Rep. Brady
Realtor David Paul Blumenshine is again challenging State Rep. Dan Brady in the 105th District. (Photo from David Paul Blumenshine for State Representative Facebook page.) By Howard Pack...
Jul 07, 2019
ISU’s Dietz joins Pritzker on Rebuild Illinois victory tour
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz Illinois State University President Larry Dietz participated in Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois ...
Jul 04, 2019
Vacant county board seat attracts five candidates
Five people are vying for the vacant District 2 seat on the McLean County Board. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board’s Executive Committee...
Jul 03, 2019
Normal Council reveals post-election discord on Rivian street name change
Normal Town Council members Chemberly Cummings and Stan Nord at Monday night’s town council meeting. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The Normal Town Council b...
Jul 02, 2019
Barickman: Safeguards in place for recreational marijuana
Sen. Jason Barickman told WJBC’s Todd Wineburner the new recreational marijuana law provides some safeguards for Illinois residents. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – No...
Jul 01, 2019
